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CairoScene
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Vinyl Souk Throws Two-Year Anniversary With Bordello A Parigi Showcase
On May 17th, the Dubai-based platform will be celebrating its anniversary Bordellow A Parigi and a free production workshop May 11, 2025 Dubai's Vinyl Souk is celebrating its 2-year anniversary with a free music production workshop and a showcase with Amsterdam's famed label Bordello A Parigi on May 17th. Having initially started as a gathering for crate diggers and music enthusiasts, Vinyl Souk has now grown into a full-fledged community-based platform dedicated to revitalising analogue and vinyl culture in the UAE. Throughout the past two years, Vinyl Souk hosted over 24 events, 2 mini festivals, 10 workshops and eight film screenings, just to name a few. Kicking off the celebration, Vinyl Souk teamed up with Dubai's contemporary art platform, Jameel Arts Centre, to host a hands-on free music production workshop titled 'Portable Beats', led by Dubai-based Colombia-born DJ and music producer Leonardo Rojas, aka PHO, an official mentor from Teenage Engineering. During the workshop, PHO will guide participants through the basics of beat-making, sound design and production, using pocket-sized instruments and electronic devices called Pocket Operators. The workshop is designed to help both beginners and experienced artists enhance their technical skills and embrace a more spontaneous approach to making music. Vinyl Souk will also bring the iconic Dutch record label Bordello A Parigi for a debut showcase in Dubai. Taking place at Tandoor Tina in 25hours Hotel One Central, the party will feature a roster of italo-disco and house mavericks, such as Bordello Soundsystem, Amsterdam's Pawel Blot, Hani J and Tommy Outside. To secure your spots for both of Vinyl Souk's activations, head to the link in @vinylsoukdxb's Instagram.
CairoScene
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Moving Still's Close to the Shams Brings Arabic Nostalgia to the Club
The Arab-Irish producer blends Dabke rhythms, Italo grooves, and deep basslines in a vibrant four-track EP. Mar 22, 2025 Arab-Irish producer and DJ Moving Still is back with Close to the Shams, his latest four-track EP, out now via Bordello A Parigi. Following his Ouddy Bangers series, this release feels more personal, weaving themes of heritage, family, and nostalgia into high-energy, sunlit productions. Inspired by the birth of his daughter, Close to the Shams—meaning 'Close to the Sun' in Arabic—radiates warmth both in its concept and sound. Across the four tracks, Moving Still blends Dabke rhythms, Italo synths, and deep basslines, resulting in an EP that feels like the perfect soundtrack for summer. Opener Zaman immediately sets the tone with its punchy breakbeat and lush melodies—very summery, perfect to jam on the beach. Bang of Luban, named after the Arabic word for chewing gum, brings in deep basslines and hypnotic grooves—this one feels like a morning car ride to the beach. The title track, Close to the Shams, definitely captures its energy—it feels like a rave under the sun. The Arabic influences blend so seamlessly, giving it such a rich, nostalgic feel. Finally, Sunday Rollover (SUNTOP MIX) closes things off with a funk-infused, sun-soaked groove—a very funky, summery tune that's impossible to sit still to. Overall, 'Close to the Shams' is definitely the go-to EP for this summer. Close to the Shams is out now on all platforms.
