Hey Music Mag - Issue 4 - February 2019

NEW TECHNICS
TURNTABLE
UNVEILED
Many have tried but few manufacturers have ever actually
managed to better the industry standard and, frankly,
legendary Technics turntable. The direct drive platter is
adored for its sturdiness, resilience to various spills and
party thrills, and reliability, whether you scratch hip-hop,
mash up house or blend techno. Many of the original
models made back in the ’70s are still very much in use
around the world today, and the resurgence of vinyl in
recent years has brought a rise in demand for the muchloved
turntable.
If you fancy a brand-new pair, you’re in luck as the
Japanese manufacturer has announced “the first new
standard DJ turntable in approximately nine years”. The
all-black Technics SL-1200 Mk7 turntable features a new
coreless direct drive motor and reverse playback capability,
as well as “other sound-enhancing technologies”. That said,
the company admits there’s nothing drastically new about
the deck. And why should there be when it has endured
for so long having originally paved the way for the very
existence of DJ culture itself, eh?
GO CRAZY
Feeling a little cuckoo? Then
get yourself along to day and
night party Cuckooland at
Soho Beach DXB. The party
makes its debut in Dubai on
15 February, with Gorgon City
(left), Dennis Cruz and Max
Chapman providing the disco
to house soundtrack.
SAVE THE DATE
The 61st annual Grammy
Awards will be streamed
on 10 February from the
Staples Centre, in Los
Angeles. Hip-hop features
heavily, with Kendrick
Lamar (above) and Drake
the two most-nominated
artists, up for eight and
seven awards respectively.
Brandi Carlile earned six
nominations, making her the
most nominated female, with
Cardi B, Childish Gambino
and Lady Gaga amongst
those with five nods.
’DAM GOOD
DGTL Amsterdam’s Easter
weekend warehouse event
in the Netherlands’ capital is
one of the first big festivals
of the year. Taking place on
20 and 21 April this year,
there’ll be headline sets from
Larry Heard, Ben Klock, The
Black Madonna (above),
Honey Dijon, Moodymann,
Maceo Plex and Bicep.
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