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MTV Accused Of Selling Sex To Children During VMAs

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It was only a matter of time really until MTV would start copping flack over THAT Miley Cyrus performance, however it seems that The Parents Television Council - who issued the following statement just hours after the Video Music Awards wrapped at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Sunday night - are concerned with more than just Cyrus' dry-humping of Robin Thicke's groin. They're pissed off about condom commercials and R-rated film promotions, too. Oh won't somebody please think of the children?!

Read their full statement below, plus check out Miley's jaw-dropping performance in case your eye have still not been blessed with one of the most epic car crashes of the year.

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Disco legends Nile Rodgers and Chic touring Australia this year

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Get ready to freak out (or indeed get lucky) because Nile Rodgers is heading to Australia for a tour with his band Chic.

While Rodgers and Chic spent most of the seventies and eighties defining the disco sound by stripping it all back to the bare basics and adding the unmistakeably funky scratches from Rodgers guitar work, Rodgers has also produced some of the biggest hits for the likes of Madonna, David Bowie and Diana Ross.

Rodgers has most recently lent his midas touch to Daft Punk’s mega blockbuster ‘Random Access Memories’ record, lending his guitar and production prowess to single ‘Get Lucky’, as well as ‘Lose Yourself To Dance’ and ‘Give Life Back To Music’.

Full tour dates are below – tickets are on sale now, find them here

Nile Rodgers & CHIC Australian Tour Dates:

06.12.13 - Subsonic Music Festival, Riverwood Downs Park, Barrington Tops, NSW
07.12.13 - Sydney Opera House, Sydney
08.12.13-  Astor Theatre, Perth
13.12.13 - Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
14.12.13 - Meredith Amphitheatre, Meredith, VIC
15.12.13 - Cloudland, Brisbane

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David Guetta advertisement banned for being too rude

David Guetta 'F*** Me' poster banned in Australia for being too obscene

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French DJ and Producer David Guetta has never really been synonymous with tasteful but it seems the cover art for the most recent 'F*** Me I'm Famous' compilation, curated annually with wife Cathy Guetta has caused enough public ire for the Australian Advertising Standard Board to have the outdoor poster art removed.

According to Mumbrella, the ASB ruled that the poster's outdoor placement makes it "likely to to be viewed by a broad audience which would include children. The Board considered that the content of the advertisement is not appropriate for viewing by children".

The advertisement, which features David Guetta cupping wife Cathy's breasts was deemed too inappropriate by The Board who added that "...in this instance, the F word is being alluded to in conjunction with an image of a near naked couple and is used in a sexual context (fuck me). The Board considered that a reference to "fuck me" is strong and would be considered obscene by many people and its use in outdoor media is not appropriate". 

It seems perhaps in this instance, someone was in fact thinking of the children. Guetta is due to appear in Australia this year as part of the Stereosonic tour.

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Chinese Laundry announce bumper September lineup

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Chinese Laundry have announced their jam packed September lineup, and there are some big names to coax you out of winter hibernation.

Getting everything under way for the month is Nick Thayer, known for eschewing genre pigeonholes, perhaps most accurately described by OWSLA label head Skrillex as being “not genre bound, just music bound”.

Thursday September 19 sees electronic music innovator Moby take to the Laundry for his one-off Sydney performance in support of his eleventh studio album ‘Innocents’, due for release October 1.

Techno movers and shakers Hernan Cattaneo and Stimming headline Garden Party on Saturday September 21 while the following Saturday sees Laundry play host to the inaugural Listen Out After Party. Crammed to the brim with local and international talent, September is looking to be a big month for Chinese Laundry – check out the full list of headliners below.

Chinese Laundry September Headliners
06.09.13 - Nick Thayer, The Mane Thing
07.09.13 - The Only, Danny T, Luke Chable
13.09.13 - State of Mind
14.09.13 - John 00 Fleming, Kid Kenobi
15.09.13 - Gorgon City (Black Butter Records, UK)
19.09.13 - Moby (sold out)
20.09.13 - Opiou, Samrai
21.09.13 - Garden Party: Hernan Cattaneo, Stimming
21.09.13 - Claptone

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Return To Rio Final Release Tickets On Sale This Weekend

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This spring Sydney promoters Distrikt are taking over the Del Rio Resort at Wiseman's Ferry - the location of the now sadly defunct Playground Weekender festival - for the Return To Rio party; a 3 day adventure taking place November 15th-17th.

In similar fashion to what went down at Playground Weekender, Return To Rio will feature fancy-dress mayhem and an epic pool party, as well as two colossal stages of live music and DJs from some of Sydney's best-loved crews such as Mad Racket, S.A.S.H, Bad Apple and Start:Cue to name a few. On top of that all the activities that Del Rio resort provides will be  available, from tennis, to mini golf, and basketball, to water skiing and more.

A final 100 tickets will fo on sale this Sunday 1st September at 9amexclusively here on Pulsefor $120+BF.

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Legowelt & KiNK to Feature on 'LGBT Rights' compilation plus more Clubs join Promote Diversity

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After global news reports of extreme discrimination against gay culture in Russia - and the unification of clubs standing against Russian laws - a new compilation of left field electronic music has been announced to raise funds.

LBGT Rights for Russia have put together a 24 track compilation, in which all proceeds shall go to GayRussia, who organise public rallies and pro-gay marches including Moscow's Gay Pride event. Legowelt, Cottam and KiNK & Neville Watson all appear on the collection, with further tracks coming from Perc, Heiroglyphic Being and many more.

On the clubbing front, Promote Diversity - an initiative to show unification through some of the world's coolest hot spots - are widening their net as Paris's Rex Club, San Francisco's Holy Cow, Zurich's Heaven Club and The Block in Tel Aviv join Harry Klein, Berghain/Panorama Bar and NYC's Output. Further events in Manchester, São Paulo and London shall be announced soon. Berghain have announced their full roster of residents to play on September 12th. The full details of all participating clubs and more information on the initiative can be found here.

The compilation is to be released via Bandcamp tomorrow, the 28th August. The tracklisting remains underneath.

Tracklist:
1. Leogwelt – Rivers III
2. Hieroglyphic Being – A Joyful Noise
3. Kid Machine – Flight Manoeuvres
4. Baz Reznik – One Nation
5. Drvg Culture – The United States of Fuck You
6. Truss – Roath
7. Scanner – Citta
8. Just So Nah – Six O’House
9. De Tuinen – Gay Pride
10. Cottam – Sio March
11. Chris Moss Acid – Acid Box 2
12. KiNK & Neville Watson – Heavy Sweat
13. Rude 66 – Sliding Backwords Into Darkness
14. Leyland James Kirby – The Archaic and Modernism in Russian Culture
15. Kitbuilders – I Try (V-Mix)
16. Erikoismies – Tomtar I En Slang
17. Archie Koba – Capital Trauma
18. Antoni Maiovvi – Ain Love Immortal
19. Mintdeluxe – MDI
20. Run Dust – Justify Your Fine
21. Huerco S. – Azhjjtee
22. Borealis – Jawberry
23. Perc – The Slow Path
24. Meibion – Calon

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Chaos Ensues as F*** Me I’m Famous Closing Party At Ushuaia Postponed Due To Rain

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Cathy & David Guetta''s F**k Me I'm Famous closing party at Ushuaia Beach Hotel was cancelled yesterday due to extreme weather, causing animosity and anger among fans in Playa D'en Bossa.

Typically bone dry through the summer, especially in mid-season, the unusual heavy rains kept thousands of holidaymakers indoors and away from the beaches yesterday, along with David Guetta from his FMIF closing party, much to the frustration of everyone who traveled to Ibiza for the occasion. Even former ‘The Bachelor’ contestant and ‘Loaded's Rear of the Year 2008’ winner Brandy Brewer had something to say about the situation, apparently thinking a little rain shouldn’t keep Guetta from pleasing his fans:

For its part, Ushuaia offered refunds to anyone who wanted one from 8-11pm, both announcing the offer from the main stage, and posting several updates regarding the situation from their social media networks, saying on their official Facebook, ‘Guys, it's with our deepest regret that, due to the weather we´ve had to postpone the closing of F*** Me I´m Famous until the 23rd of September. We´d like to thank everyone who came & who danced in the rain. We hope you can come back and join us for one last party with CATHY GUETTA (Official) & David Guetta at Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel (Official)!’

(From Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel (Official)'s Facebook Page)

Apparently, several people did not get the message in time, as as according to witnesses, many unhappy fans became unruly,  causing chaos in the streets of Playa D’en Bossa as the local police were called in to keep the situation under control. Ironically enough, Guetta's plane caught on fire, causing him to almost miss his Creamfields appearance just days earlier.

As you can see, it  took something slightly less dramatic to keep him from playing his closing party at Ushuaia this week.

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Truth presents Dale Howard (UK) and Boris Werner (NL) and We Luv EDM

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Big things this weekend for Jozi partygoers with Truth going full-steam ahead on the 31st of August. Truth presents Dale Howard (UK) and Boris Werner (NL) and We Luv EDM with all three floors donning powerful line-ups for the support that’s sure to keep this well-known dance institute heaving until the early hours of the morning. 

Dale Howard hailing from the UK is back after a brief extraction to refine his sound with the year so far proving it a solid success. With releases on some of the globes most respected House labels like Morris Audio, Noir, Lost My Dog and OFF to name a few – Dale’s edition to the night of the 31st is something to look forward to. 

The next international edition to the Truth line-up for this weekend is none other than Boris Werner (NL). Being a resident at Ibiza’s legendary DC-10 for over 3 years it would be fair to say we’re looking forward to hearing a set from an artist who has played legendary 6-8 hour sets before. Adding to Boris’ credibility, he has been host to his own club night dubbed Late Night Society that has pulled names like Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, Visionquest and San Proper to give a little, well, huge tease as to what we’re dealing with here. 

A late treat is that we have 2 X Double Tickets up for grabs. The winners will be chosen at random, all you have to do is mention Pulse Radio on the EVENT PAGE. Winners will be notified via Facebook by the end of the working day Thursday. 

EVENT INFO

Saturday 31 August 2013

Doors Open: 9pm

Presale: R80 (available at Webtickets)

Door: R120

Truth on BBM: 28D33496

Truth on Twitter @Truthnightclub

www.truthjhb.com

For more info: pr@truthjhb.com

 

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Showcase: Ryan Dent’s guide to Beats, Biscuits and Beauts

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Give this man a gold watch! If anyone in the industry deserves it, it has to be Ryan Dent with the amount of musical accolades he has achieved with his contribution to the industry as we know it for almost twenty years now.  

Joburg based DJ, producer and song-writer known as ‘The Dentist’ has been taking South Africa to the world earning his place as one of the most influential musicians and finest exports we have to date. Now with the party scene taking a rather definitive turn in the sense of how the dancefloor frequenters approach it, whether it be ‘season’ or not, we can’t help but wonder if South Africa isn’t catapulting itself into a 364 day party because let’s be honest, Winter so far has been somewhat tropical in that regard. 

Pulse thought no-one more fitting to ask about this and got an exclusive mix dubbed ‘Tekno Prisoners Vol. 2’ to slam into your eardrums whilst engaging with this bit of humour we take rather seriously from The Dentist. 

The Dentist: 

"Some say that people in Johannesburg don’t like the cold. Well that’s a load of rubbish. It seems a good portion of party’s this winter were outdoors. It’s difficult to understand the logic but when it comes to beats, people will forget about the fact its naught degrees outside and shake a leg till the savage hours of the morning….just a couple of beauts enjoying the cold in 2 piece tracksuits.  

The Dentist continued: 

Could it be the style of dance that keeps the lads warm? Not sure what style it is but a derivative of fidgit no doubt. Whatever it is we must commend the speed at which these biscuits move their legs…make the circle bigger I say.  

Perhaps we can attribute this jozi phenomenon to the warmth of deep house that has been throbbing in our ears over the past year…slower, better and with more effect. 123 beauts per minute is the preferred tempo for those that understand.  

More beauts, faster biscuits and deeper beats.  

Let’s hope this trend continues."

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Win tickets to Clicks & Whistles and Ryan Hemsworth

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Chinese Laundry and Pulse Radio are once again giving you the chance to win double passes to the iconic Sydney club this weekend and with a lineup boasting some of the biggest local and international acts around.

Friday sees Charlotte duo Clicks & Whistles bring their well-received mash up of Southern rap, juke and bass music to Laundry for their debut show. Meanwhile Saturday sees two of the most talked about Canadian producers at the moment, Ryan Hemsworth and Kaytranada. Restyling r&b and hip-hop with a unique new take, and remixing for the likes of Danny Brown, Grimes and Frank Ocean, Ryan Hemsworth has been on the receiving end of well-deserved praise from critics and an ever growing fan base.

To score yourself a double pass to one of the two massive nights below, email us here with your name and the event you wish to attend. Winners will be notified by email on Friday 30th April by 6pm. Good luck! 

Friday 30th August Full Lineup
Clicks & Whistles
Doctor Werewolf
Empress Yoy
Big Deal Gillespie
Sippy
Nicolas Rage
Koq Blockers
Oli Hunter
Choosi 

Saturday August 31st Full Lineup
Ryan Hemsworth
Kaytranada
Spenda C
U-Khan
Hannah Gibbs
Astrix
Magic Bird
Murray Lake
GG Magree
Ra Bazaar

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Fresh: We turn the spotlight onto Reezo Hassan for this edition of Fresh

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The Fresh Series on Pulse turns the spotlight on artists that are putting themselves out there and turning heads with their craft as a DJ or producer respectively. This edition of Fresh we introduce Reezo Hassan

The appreciation and understanding of House and Techno and the sub-genre’s therein is growing rapidly here in South Africa. Although we know there’s a lot to be debated possibly with the false labelling of particular genres as it’s been a topic of discussion lately, but ultimately the growth is definitely there. 

Reezo Hassan (SA) - The Realm Podcast

Reezo Hassan however is an artist that really has a deep understanding of what he does, no confusion here, and it comes through in his music. Reezo has been featured on our Best Mixes of 2013 So Far and for good reason as he demonstrated exactly ‘that’ understanding with a mix he did for us a little while back.

 

He encompasses his roots, whilst digging deep and exposing the essence of House music when putting himself out there for all to listen to. A self-made artist with successes that has got his name printed on many a flyer alongside quality names holding his own.

"Being able to play music you sincerely love to people who are up for it is a beautiful gift. Ek Maak Julle Dance!!!!" - Well said.  

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Unprecedented Police Presence at Burning Man 2013

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Consistent with the trend of increased police presence and security at large art and music festivals across the country, Burning Man has also seen an unprecedented increase in police force at its 2013 edition. The week-long festival in Black Rock City, Nevada hasn’t been a stranger to stories of aggressive law enforcement stopping people at illegal checkpoints, entering private property illegally, and using threats of violence towards nonviolent people. Early arrivals at the festival have alerted guests about these new conditions and some Burning Man workers are coming together to plan a strike in protest of the Organization's apparent acceptance of the new police presence.

A Burner of eighteen years posted the following on Instagram to warn fellow Burners about the current situation:

A DPW worker and member of the group Reform In Our Time (RIOT) who wished to remain anonymous made the following remarks about the organization’s motivation for striking:

“RIOT is a quiet organization of people who feel that there are certain issues at Burning Man that need to be addressed . . . Our demands are simple: We want law enforcement excluded . . . People at Burning Man have each other to rely on, and they have Black Rock Rangers. We don’t need outside law enforcement, and we can call them if we do . . . It’s all about money in the end. We could find a different way to pay the powers that be, though. A way that doesn’t involve filling our city with police officers from other cities when there’s no emergency . . . If the cops would leave their badges and guns at home like everyone else in BRC, we’d welcome them just like we welcome anyone else. We’d even build them a Donut Camp!”

RIOT plans for all workers who are not critical to public safety to strike on the Friday of the festival. “We call on all our sisters and brothers to spread the word and honor the strike. Friday at dusk, without violence, we take our city back!”

To read the full interview with the RIOT member, click here.

Header image courtesy of Tristan Savatier

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Download the next single from Claude VonStroke's Album for Free

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dirtybird Records boss, taste-maker and all-round DJ extraordinaire Claude VonStroke has released his next single 'Dood' as a free download, in the run up to LP 'Urban Animal'.

Claude's label have been a prominenet figure in the dance music world over the last eighteen months, championing talent from within the labels family and also far reaching artists such as breach, Catz N Dogz and more. For Claude's latest artist album, Urban Animal, it sees the San Fransisco hailing figure concentrate on his own music, a blend of the different sounds, styles and genres that make up the dirtybird sound. You can grab Dood - one of the LP's more booty shaking bangers - in the link above.

Urban Animal is released on the 17th September. View the tracklisting below.

Tracklisting
1. Urban Animal
2. The Clapping Track
3. Dood
4. Sugar & Cinnamon feat. Barry Drift
5. The Bridge
6. Oakland Rope ft. Mr Fox & Py
7. Lay It Down Re-Smoked ft. DJ Nehpets
8. Plasma Jelly
9. Can't Wait

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Kiwi - 'The Guanako Haka' EP

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Kiwi
'The Guanako Haka'
[Days Of Being Wild]

Be it the bird or the fruit, kiwis are something of a spectacle. London based Kiwi (aka Alex Warren), is neither feathered nor edible, but his music is just as unique and tasty as his kiwi counterparts.

On his latest EP The Guanako Haka (released via Days Of Being Wild), Kiwi combines elements of techno, disco, and funk in ways reminiscent of Kraftwerk. Warren opens the EP with the title track, “The Guanako Haka” -- a growling stomper that’s as menacing as a legion of ghouls let loose on an unsuspecting city. “Bengal” is just as otherworldly, but channels a more euphoric experience as the evolving synth line carries us all the way to the cosmos. “Chiroptera” is probably the most danceable; Kiwi manages to move from retro techno, a sound like paranoia personified, to a moment of elation with chill house chords.

The Guanako Haka, if anything, is triumphantly techno, in all its minimal glory, punctuated by a magnificent appreciation for all styles electronic. Kiwi displays skills that are captivating in their oddity. You could lock it in a glass case and charge a cover. As a resident at the Nest in Dalston, he has extended his monthly headline slot to sprawling four-hour DJ sets, so you’ll be able to do just that. Come one, come all, feast your ears on Kiwi.

Tracklist:
1. The Guanako Haka
2. Chiroptera
3. Bengal

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Watch Metropolitan Police Dance-off at Notting Hill Carnival

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The Notting Hill Carnival - the largest street parade in Europe - came to an end yesterday after taking place across the bank holiday weekend - with even members of The London Metropolitan Police force showing their fondness for a good time.

The media often reports the crime and tension that is often sparked by the annual event (which attracts an average of 1 million people to West London per year), but as shown above, most revelers seek to have a good time - even the police force. In the video, officers from London Met are shown to be having a dance off as the Carnival draws to a close, engaging with the crowd and displaying a more humanistic side to their presence (who can blame them after standing still for 12 hours a day).

A spokesperson from the MET has declined to comment - although the moves of these budding Travoltas should surely bring a smile to their faces. Crime was also reported to have declined since last year's edition - hopefully it'll lead to more scenes like this in the future. Get down indeed!

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Nocturnal Wonderland Announces Stellar Lineup

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Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella has just released the full lineup for Southern California’s Nocturnal Wonderland via his Instagram. The festival, which will be held in San Bernardino’s San Manuel Amphitheatre, is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st. Guests have the option of purchasing camping passes in addition to festival tickets, which allows fans to make the festival a three-day experience. In addition to the musical element, Nocturnal Wonderland will also feature art installations, carnival rides, and theatrical performers in true Insomniac fashion.

The extensive Nocturnal Wonderland lineup includes artists from several subgenres of electronic music including Benny Benassi, Bro Safari, Damian Lazarus, Lee Burridge, Infinity Ink, Green Velvet, Markus Schulz, and Sander Van Doorn. Check out the official announcement and flyer below for the full lineup:

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Nile Rodgers Hints at Daft Punk Live Show: “Something Might Happen”

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Is it actually going to happen this time? Billboard interviewed Nile Rodgers on Sunday night on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs and asked the notable Daft Punk collaborator about a possible future live performance by the robot-headed duo. Rodgers simply stated, “Something might happen,” causing a frenzy of speculation. Fans have been hoping for a new Daft Punk live show amid months of untrue rumors about the French artists playing at Coachella, Stephen Cobert’s The Daily Show, the MTV VMAs, and more.

In the interview, Nile Rodgers also talks about the many collaborations he’s been working on with a diverse set of artists including Avicii, Adam Lambert, David Guetta, Chase & Status, and Tensnake. Watch the interview with the dance music legend below:

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