Discover the sounds of Soweto, South Africa with Teno Afrika, who embraces the coexistence of African sounds found in his sets through his experiments of merging techno and electro with deep house, soul, and jazz to create harmonies, percussions and basslines described only as the D.I.Y. essence of Amapiano.

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Discover the incomprehensible sounds hidden in the shadows of Cape Town, South Africa with Aryu Jassika. Be warned that his sound is like nothing you will ever experience again, defined as the approximations of brooding Gqom and Techno strung through a continuum of intergenerational trauma. 

He achieves a musical depth by offering and nurturing spaces where everything can co-exist in electro while breaking down South African sounds and rebuilding them to music that has listeners asking, “What planet is this from?”

Diesel x NTS Mix By Aryu Jassika

A musician at birth, it was only natural that the nightlife from one city to the next would welcome Athi Maq’s limitless unique take on mixing different genres while showcasing sounds unheard to the South African club scene. 
 
Weaving enlightened melodies with funk overtones from local and international music sources, Athi Maq offers a sound that honours the deep, rich beats and basslines crafted by generations before.

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Discover the light and dark side hidden in plain sight, found only in the streets of Cape Town, South Africa, with DAMAGE – an unsuspecting Techno, Jungle, Electro DJ, writer, and founder of the prolific event, CHAOS! 

Relentless in her pursuit to intentionally showcase the music she not only loves, but that loved her back, while believing that there’s no imagination, creativity, or vision without diversity, DAMAGE is just getting started.

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Discover the playful side of Cape Town’s club scene with Tactix, a queer techno DJ who’s inspired by the people around them. 

Their  control of the floor is best described as:  “Heavy techno tastefully sprinkled with funny pop culture soundbites.”  Their sound offers a space where their audience can play, dress up, and embrace the different characters within them.

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Discover the sounds, sets, and culture that travel from Durban to Jozi South Africa, with Omagoqa. A trio inspired by dark-themed sounds, club bass, keys, and that hard heat to revolutionize the raw, authenticity found in Gqom. The sound is like nothing that’s ever been made – created with the artistic intention to always let the masses feel the indigenous authenticity of their roots and the generations of creators who came before them.

Owning a genre, they created known as ‘u’Thayela’ which translates literally as ‘corrugated iron’ is used to describe a rougher sound, with hard basslines made for the clubs, inspired by authenticity.

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Discover the sounds hidden between the walls, structures, and designs that come together, building the urban party culture that is Johannesburg, South Africa, with DORMANTYOUTH. 
 
A non-binary architect, inspired by the spontaneity, wildness, constant flux, the method in all the madness and fast-paced energy found in every corner of the city, to create their own pockets of stillness for the queer community. This was all a research method to complete their master's dissertation – and now, their destiny.

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From galaxies beyond the naked eye to the vibrant streets eThekwini, our captain SpacePose, takes us to a whole new world of music and dance. A connoisseur of groove and master of the party – this DJ, producer, and sound engineer fearlessly challenges the versatility of Gqom fusing it with Afro tech, Funk, and Jersey, with a touch of electro.

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Pause. Now strike a pose to the aesthetically smooth sounds of Cape Town with SHAKES – A dynamic multifaceted and talented DJ, inspired by the authenticity of the rhythmic sounds found in SA house and the genre that shifted the way language is expressed in local music known as Kwaito

Diesel x NTS Mix By Shakes

Escape in the discomforts found in the Mother City of South Africa with FRNGE. 
An artist, DJ and producer who aims to spread the world of distortion through his sets and music, with sounds that are as ambient as they are uncomfortable while hypnotising the audience into movements only described as freedom.

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[kevinindafield] is an electronic music project created by non-binary Sudanese producer, DJ, radio host and sound engineer Ahmed Abbas. Based on playfulness, it aims to reflect early nostalgic childhood influences through the exploration of different realms of music. A melting pot of footwork, juke, jungle, grime, rave and bass combined with a foundation in diasporic heritage and Afro-futuristic roots, [kevinindafield] is not one to shy away from bringing an abundance of energy.

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Ben Mall is a multi-medium creative and sonic selector, born and raised in Woodstock, Cape Town. Inspired by South Africa’s contemporary youth culture and the vibrant urban cacophony of the city, he sees his passion and artistry as a product of Cape Town. 

Ben loves strong, punchy songs with rich melodies and fresh beats that put an exciting spin on modern dance music. In a time where many people take themselves too seriously, he aims to shake things up and make the club scene fun again.

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SingleMotherOfTwo (Björn Thomas) is a contemporary artist and musician, based in Cape Town, South Africa. They’re inspired by the constant barrage of noise from the city, which gives them an innate need to create and compose.
Heavily influenced by the DIY/Punk scene, SingleMotherOfTwo is drawn to gritty, harsh aesthetics and sounds in both music and art, believing that it’s just as important to have a distinguishable look, ‘something undeniably you’, as it is to have a unique sound. 

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Piá is a soft/tough selector with a rough touch, her ears keen for upbeat tunes and offbeat rules. This skilled Cape Town-based DJ has developed a distinct sound that exudes high energy and hyperactivity. 
She’s had the privilege of DJing alongside the esteemed NTSC crew and has graced the decks at some of SA’s most renowned parties. Piá effortlessly spins tunes that ignite pure bliss, providing a much-needed dose of happiness in our serious world.

Diesel x NTS Mix By PIA

LOHAANDA, originally from Cape Town and now a rising star in Joburg’s underground music scene, is redefining the art of DJing. With a background in singing, flute, and a lifelong passion for music. Known for genre-fluid, high-energy sets, LOHAANDA blends individuality and collective joy, drawing inspiration from Black queer culture.

Diesel x NTS Mix By LOHAANDA

This rising underground DJ from Joburg crafts hypnotic house and techno sets that are as intuitive as they are electrifying. Whether mixing at home, recording live at events, or spinning for her online radio residency, she curates sounds that resonate with the energy of
her audience.

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Based in Durban, this pioneering trio of creatives is at the forefront of a sonic revolution. Unticipated Soundz is rewriting the rulebook on Gqom, originating a new electrifying sub-genre called uThayela or ‘corrugated iron’, a name inspired by the idea that this sound would quite literally ‘shake the roof’, due to its rough and bass heavy sounds.

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LES is a 23-year-old multidisciplinary creative and genre-bending DJ based near Joburg’s Braamfontein. LES grew up immersed in a variety of interests from sports like golf, to the creative passions they're involved in today like graphic design, writing, photography and music.
LES crafts sets that captivate both dancefloor enthusiasts and homebodies. With inspiration rooted in unapologetic artistry, queerness, and the human experience, LES is all about pushing boundaries, connecting with audiences and bringing fresh sounds to life in the Jozi underground scene.

Diesel x NTS Mix By LES

TRACKS, a collection of music experiences exploring the future of experimental nightlife and club culture.​TRACKS brings together a mix of progressive musical talent to promote the universal language of club culture, connection and fun. With a local focus, the partnership brings forth a global mix series, live club nights, radio shows, talent portraits and roundtable discussions from key music collectives.​

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