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Ambassador Award 2023 - KUJU Studio from Kosovo for the "Best Art Production of the Year"

Croatia: Mirela Holy: "I expect that we will legalize marijuana, but be among the last countries in Europe."

Just few days ago, the German parliament endorsed the legalization of cannabis.  What is the situation on Kosovo, we do not know as no one can't even mention this issue :) and the situation in Croatia and whether the country will follow Germany's steps were investigated by croatian RTL journalists.  The new regulations in Germany take effect from April 1st. This means that growing three marijuana plants at home or carrying up to 25 grams of weed will no longer result in legal consequences.  Germany's legalization aims to combat the black market and enhance the protection of children and young people.  Former Croatian Minister of Environmental Protection and the author of the "lex cannabis," Mirela Holy, which aimed to legalize marijuana in Croatia, shared her views with RTL journalists.  While Mirela Holy welcomed the decision of the Bundestag, she emphasized that the allowance of three plants might be sufficient for recreational purposes but falls short for medi

DOCUMENTARY: Above Ground Level – about the success of Dubfire (Deep Dish)

Documentary about the shocking story of Dubfire as an immigrant and today a world-famous DJ and producer. Ali Shirazinia, born in Iran, would be a completely unknown person in the world of electronic music today, if he had not decided to grit his teeth and overcome every challenge that came his way to success. From fleeing his homeland of Iran to becoming an American citizen, Dubfire begins with a story from his young days at the age of 7 to growing up in the world of electronic music. As one half of the Grammy-winning duo "Deep Dish" , Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But the road to success was not easy.  Featuring honest interviews with family, childhood friends, industry peers, and fellow artists, this documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the dance music world. It's an inspirational story, illustrating the realization of one's passion, pursuit of

EDUCATION: Haris with his youtube channel "Valovi"

 In his "Radionica Valova", Haris ÄŒustović reconstructs the deep house tape "My Love" from 2002. Musician from Dubrovnik shares production knowledge and the art of working in Ableton live on his YouTube channel every Thursday from 5 p.m. Haris ÄŒustović has deconstructed a melodic tech-house track and composed a completely new tech house track through his "Wave Workshop" in the past few educational streams. In the new edition of the educational stream, Haris ÄŒustović will provide an insight into the process of creating his song "My Love", which he composed in 2002 together with Paul Stubbs and released on Swag Records. "My Love" was included by the Terry Francis on his Fabric CD number 2. "Whether you're a music lover or a fellow producer, join me in creating this work!" says the experienced Dubrovnik musician. Harris will remaster the tape in Ableton Live 12, using the original release as a reference. All those intereste

New York: Ketamine-themed musical

Ketamine: The Musical, the New York collective House of Yes tries to take viewers on a journey through the different stages of taking ketamine Directed by David Kiss and Sir Nathan , the play aims to provide an immersive experience. Both the positive effects and the dark side of the synthetic fad drug are shown. " Ketamine : The Musical is an immersive, participatory, psychoactive and dissociative extravaganza," reads the announcement.  "The things you will see, hear and feel, you will not be able to unsee, hear and feel. Time will stand still as you are engulfed in circus, dancing, balloons, horses, clowns, sugar and music, lots of music. You will be educated and entertained. You will leave House of Yes a changed person." House of Yes is a collective and club from Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. Both were founded in 2007 by Kae Burke and Anya Sapozhnikova . The project sees itself as an interdisciplinary circus.  Among other things, it's about merging the

MDMA could repair bad relationships in romantic relationships

The pandemic has put love relationships under significant pressure as couples grapple with new difficulties, i.e. lack of privacy. Too much togetherness, lack of personal space and the inability to do normal activities, such as going to the gym, are cited as reasons that lead to problems in relationships. A website that provides legal documents has reported a 34 percent increase in divorce contract sales during the pandemic, compared to the same time period last year. Recent research by Dr. Brian Earp , titled Psychedelic Moral Enhancements, recalls MDMA being used in couples therapy in the 1980s. Is the time right to revive this study? Yale University's Earp writes:  "In the 1980s, before it was outlawed, MDMA —popularly known as ' ecstasy ' for the euphoric feeling it can produce"—was used by professional counselors as an aid to couples therapy." Writing in in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs in 1998, George Greer and Requa Tolbert described a method

One of the world's biggest Drum and Bass festivals is coming to Albania

After two successful editions, the Drum and Bass music festival "Hospitality on the Beach", which was previously held in Tisno, Croatia in 2018 and 2019, this year the festival will be held on the Albanian turquoise riviera for 7 days and 6 nights, from June 1 to June 7, in Dhermi, Albania. Hospitality on the Beach Dhermia is a coastal village in the Albanian Riviera, located between the cities of Saranda and Vlora. It is the most beautiful place on the entire coast and a truly hidden gem. In addition to the crystalline sea, organic food and some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, festival visitors can expect unique places for holidays, boats, various activities for body and soul, all accompanied by music by many artists of Drum & Bass. This festival has turned into a summer vacation ball for DNB genre lovers , where in 7 stages and parties with boats, they will have the opportunity to hear some of the best names in the DNB world: Shy Fx, Camo & Krooked, P M

A new book on Berlin club culture is coming out in May 2022

 A new book 'Coming To Berlin' that explores various elements of the Berlin nightlife scene should be published in May 2022.  ‘Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture’ told through Paul Hanford’s novelistic narrative mixes imagination and interview, psychogeography and narrative, humor and horror. Each chapter follows encounters with the people who made the city their own. Due for May, the new book explores the German capital over the decades following “intimate encounters with migrants, settlers and newcomers who have made the city their own." Coming to Berlin also aims to step away from the boilerplate of Berlin as a “techno city”, and hopes to shed light on more intimate club culture through interviews, stories, and encounters with musicians. Among those interviewed are Mark Reeder, Monica Kruse and Love Parade founder Danelle DePicciotto, who talk about how their lives were connected by urban punk and 1980s art movement Genialle D

Scientists say MDMA could help treat mental health in a post-lockdown world

 Mind Medicine Australia  has said that psychedelic drugs should be used as treatment to tackle the psychological impact of coronavirus quarantine. There’s no shortage of scientific research that proves psychedelic drugs can have a number of medical benefits. Magic mushrooms have previously been found to reduce depression and anxiety, as well as improve creativity ; LSD and DMT can trigger positive life changes ; and MDMA can reduce social anxiety and help you get over your trust issues. While Australia’s federal health minister has established new coronavirus support services, including digital and phone support, former Coalition MP (which is, confusingly, a centre-right party) and board member of Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) Andrew Robb is pushing forward a campaign to introduce MDMA and psilocybin – found in magic mushrooms – as a possible treatment. “It is potentially the most significant innovation in mental health we’ve seen in decades,” Robb told ABC. “We would be derelict

Pill-ID – An App developed to scan ecstasy pills safety

The Pill-ID app developed by UK tech agency Rehab and French advertising agency Herezie is designed to scan MDMA pills to save lives.  The UK technology agency Rehabstudio has teamed up with French advertising agency Herezie to develop the prototype app Pill-ID.  The app can scan ecstasy pills ( MDMA ) using the cameras on people’s smartphones and provide instant information on the substance, its content, the dosage level, level of risk and likely side effects.  The major obstacle with illegal recreational drugs is that there is no regulation to the market for quality or safety control. This is where the takers are at most risk as they have no clue what they are taking when buying off strangers at parties or in the streets.  Users simply open the app and can either use their camera to take a photo of a pill or upload an existing picture. The app’s machine learning model, tensorflow.js (a google technology) will then try to identify the drug by searching Nuit-Blanche , a database on di

Petar Dundov mentor of the Demo Listening Session project

You must be finishing a track at this time and you need feedback or advice from an experienced producer. The  Klubska scena  will connect you with the mentor of the  Demo Listening Session  and you will have the opportunity to get a comment on your work as well as learn to produce in the studio of the first mentor  Petar Dundov. You can find the rules of the competition  HERE . Producers residing in Croatia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia can apply. During the year,  Klubska scena  will cooperate with other mentors who are ready to pass their time and knowledge to new generations. This year  is  full of surprises , so the  Croatian Klubska scena  will constantly surprise you with new ideas and digital content. Good luck :)          

Oregon (USA) becomes first state to legalize magic mushrooms

Oregon became the first state to legalize the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms ,  psilocybin , that saw more states ease restrictions on recreational drugs across the country. Through Measure 110, which has captured more than 58% of the vote so far, Oregon would also decriminalize the possession of small amounts of some hard drugs, including heroin and LSD .  Instead of criminal prosecution, people in possession would face a $100 fine, which can be waived if the person agrees to pursue treatment, according to the measure. In addition to psychedelics, a number of states asked voters to choose a path forward for their regulation of marijuana, too. In New Jersey and Arizona, voters legalized the recreational use of marijuana. [ source ] 

Study: Ravers Still Do Drugs At Home During Virtual Streaming Events

Ravers are using drugs at home during virtual events.  Although music venues have closed and dance music lovers are now watching shows from home, it seems that party-life will not be going away anytime soon.  Virtual events have become the new norm for ravers, as the current pandemic continues to threaten the entertainment industry.  People are now finding new ways to have fun in the safety of their own homes.  There is a new study, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, that examines drug use at virtual raves and happy hours. 55.5 percent of them attend virtual events while 69.5 attend online happy hours.  To obtain this information, online surveys were issued in April and May 2020 by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at NYU School of Global Public Health. Researchers have found that 70 percent of participants drink alcohol during these events. Nearly 30 percent of partygoers use marijuana, which was found t

The first digital edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event

 The 25th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from 21 to 25 October 2020, for the first time in digital format. This year's program also includes several COVID concerts with mandatory seating and physical distance, as well as intercultural projects called ADE Specials.   This part will be held in Amsterdam in cooperation with the city council. The latest announcement by the Dutch government about the clubs represents another blow to the electronic music industry, says project manager Jan-Willem van de Ven:  " Clubs and music venues form the backbone of Amsterdam's nightlife and are incredibly important in shaping and innovating the city's cultural identity, residents and visitors. Without them, electronic music loses an integral part of its culture and industry, and that is why it needs all the support of the government. "  The first participating speakers for the conference program have been confirmed, with many more joining them in the we

Legalization of Cannabis for Medical Use in Thailand

The number of illegal drug users rose by 130,000 this year after Thailand legalised cannabis for medical purposes, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said.  ONCB secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk blamed easy access to the drug for the rising number of narcotics users. The previous coup-installed government passed a law last year to legalise marijuana for medical purposes only.  However, cannabis remains a Narcotic Type 5, with steep penalties for its misuse. Despite cannabis being available to prescribed patients only, the policy has led to cannabis becoming a readily available source of recreational drugs, he said, adding that it was easy for teenagers to obtain it.  He said the underground market was using the positive image of cannabis to boost their online trading efforts. [ source ] 

Viberate Talked to Beatport

We are very big fan of Viberate , as they have the best curators ever :) Viberate is such a big database with a very precise selection of genres and had a chit-chat with Betport's CEO,  Robb McDaniels. We just got this info and we wanna share with you :)  If you’re a raver , you heard about Beatport . As an online music store and streaming service with 100% of their customers being DJs in some way, shape or form, the platform is one of the important resources for Electronic Music artists.  Music tech entrepreneur and Beatport’s CEO, Robb McDaniels , talks about the challenges for artists during the coronavirus crisis. It’s a worthy read , and here are some takeaways.  ⚡ Understanding the power of digital media makes you more resilient. “The artists who had already embraced digital media and were connecting with fans on a variety of platforms were the ones who saw the least impact on their ability to monetize those fans in other ways.”  🎥 Livestreams could become part of art

No Laptop. No Problem: Beatport LINK x Denon Integration

All Denon Engine OS gear now comes " primed and ready " with Beatport's revolutionary streaming service, LINK , allowing DJs to access Beatport's entire streamable library.  This represents a major breakthrough in performance technology allowing the DJ to log in directly at the device without carrying any portable storage or connected computer.  Once logged in, all LINK subscribers have direct access to their stored playlists and tracks, that when loaded are directly analyzed on the WiFi-enabled hardware, providing professional metadata like cover art, beat-grid, waveform, key detection, BPM, and more. By taking Denon's standalone streaming functionality and combining it with the powerful music playlists of Beatport LINK , subscribers can enjoy unlimited control and performance possibilities.  Denon Engine OS-powered products include SC6000, SC6000M, SC5000, SC5000M, PRIME 4, PRIME 2, and PRIME GO. GO! :)  [ source ] 

Akai releases free MPC Beats app

Akai's new MPC Beats music production software is a free digital audio workstation designed for beginners .  Available on the Akai website  Any MIDI device can be mapped to control MPC Beats , which either runs as a standalone app or as a plug-in in another DAW . 2GB of samples, three virtual instruments, more than 80 effects and sample editing tools are on hand for building and shaping sounds.  Two stereo audio and eight MIDI tracks can run simultaneously and VST, AU, AXX plug-ins are also supported.  Akai also recorded several MPC Beats Academy videos  tutorials for this version to make it easier for users to use the program.  Enjoy! [ source ]

Brighton Music Conference Reschedule Dates for 2020

Brighton Music Conference have made the decision to reschedule the event to  23rd to 26th September . Due to the developments on the Coronavirusirus in the UK and after discussions with music industry organisations and the local council Brighton Music Conference have made the decision to  reschedule  the event to  23rd to 26th September . “We have not taken this decision lightly, but safeguarding the health and well being of our visitors, speakers, staff and everyone involved is paramount.” explains director Billy Mauseth “In this time of uncertainty we urge our industry to pull together and support each other so we can all come out the other side.” All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled September dates. Brighton Music Conference would like to thank everyone for their continued support, especially the i360, sponsors and partners. We look forward to seeing you all in September. Any questions please email  info@brightonmusicconference.co.uk Save the dat

Rick Simpson on Cannabis sativa, indica and ruderalis

We need education about everything we use. Rick  Simpson is our favorite teacher on cannabis and best CBD oils.   Educate yourself!  We LOVE you <3  Kosovo clubbing team  Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae .  The number of species within the genus is disputed. Three species may be recognized:   Cannabis sativa  Cannabis indica  Cannabis ruderalis There are two main types of cannabis, Rick recommends "Indica or indica dominant strains" to make the oil with for internal conditions such as cancer: Indica = relax Sativa = energise If we use the wrong type of cannabis strain(s) ( Sativa or sativa dominant ) it can keep the patient awake and be unpleasant as they cannot rest and people want to stop the protocol altogether. Most cannabis dealers / dispensaries know the strain of cannabis they sell - a simple Google search will tell us if its indica or sativa ( or a mix of both plus the % of the indica ). In some si