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Boost Your Workout: Your Go-To Playlist For Running And Cycling
Running or cycling? Only with these tracks
by Barbara Yakimchuk
21 Apr 2025
Kurdish + Dutch = CHAMOS: The DJ Duo Blending Two Worlds Into One Sound
From Erbil to Amsterdam — both literally and musically
by Alexandra Mansilla
14 Apr 2025
New On STR: Two Podcasts To Listen To This Month
STR has recently launched two new podcasts — what to expect and why they are worth listening to
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Apr 2025
Baloo: ‘I Can’t Wait To See Saudi Develop Its Own Signature Sound’
The Saudi scene has grown fast, but is there still something missing?
by Alexandra Mansilla
30 Mar 2025
The Sound Researcher: Meet Safeya Alblooshi, Sonic Ethnographer
Ever wondered what each Emirate sounds like? Find out in this piece
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Mar 2025
Lana Lubany: From a Big Dream To 49 Million Streams
Diving into the story of rising star — Arabic singer and songwriter whose voice bridges the West and the Middle East
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Feb 2025
For Podcast Lovers: Fashion Shows Worth Listening To
From podcasts with celebrities "lying on the couch" to shows about sustainable fashion
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Feb 2025
Crowd Test Warm-Up: The Must-Listen Playlist Before the Party
The music selection of the DJs playing at Helipad — their top gems, perfect to play before the big night of dance
by Barbara Yakimchuk
13 Feb 2025
KLO Kicks Off a New Party Trend In Dubai: The Afternoon Pop-Ups
Spontaneous Sunday parties in unexpected places — right in the middle of the day
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Feb 2025
Redefining Electronic Music at IMS Dubai: Cosmicat – Saudi Arabia’s Rising Star
A story about the journey from dentistry to global stardom, with insights in the MENA region's evolving electronic music scene
by Sophie She
20 Jan 2025
Meet the Holiday Vibe With Sandy Times Xmas Playlist
40 minutes of Christmas and New Year tracks — Sandy Times Radio DJs' selections
by Barbara Yakimchuk
20 Dec 2024
Kellymorphose: See the Iconic Comeback From Our Podcast Eat Bag Live
Hermès’ timely reinvention of the fabulous Kelly bag — listen to Eat Bag podcast on STR
by Sophie She
21 Nov 2024
STR: Your New Favourite Podcasts
Digging into what you could listen to from November 16 onwards
by Sophie She
14 Nov 2024