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Feature International Music

Fatoumata Diawara – Nsera

"One day I went on a journey..." Vivid, engaging and gripping, Fatoumata Diawara is a…

Nicholas TrethowanMarch 27, 2023

Alternative Indie Indie Rock New Music Review

Thabo and The Crows – “Self Titled” EP

Thabo and The Crows take flight with a Self-Titled EP. Last week saw local multilingual…

Saien BenjaminMay 10, 2024

Music

‘Little Lady’ – Joe Preyer

"It’s a really cool example, for me, of a song that encapsulates a moment of…

Nicholas TrethowanDecember 16, 2021

Alternative Indie Music New Music Selections

Jet Vesper & Ona Mafalda – “What About Us?”

Jet Vesper, the funky singer/producer/writer behind a brand-new sonic adventure that's is intimate as it…

Josh RaynhamNovember 1, 2023

Third Spaces - Illustration by Sarah Dyson

Art Community Culture Feature Music Topical

Why We Need Third Spaces – An Ode To Cape Town Community

Where Everybody Knows Your Name. If you have been active on social media sites such…

Kerryn HopkinsonJune 6, 2024

Drum & Bass New Music

Marco Dassi – Nocturne

Exploring the Ethereal Soundscape of Marco Dassi's Lyrical Banger "Nocturne" In the vast and ever-evolving…

Kyo HughesApril 17, 2024

Artist Event Feature Music Spotlights

Luukhanyo and The Hii Rollers

Announcing our first headliner for Up Close and Personal at The Commons Luukhanyo and The…

Saien BenjaminMay 10, 2023

International Music Spotlights

Slackin Beats, Kamohelo – Crook

Unveiling the Enigmatic Sounds of Slackin Beats and Kamohelo: The CROOK EP In a mesmerizing…

Nicholas TrethowanAugust 29, 2023

Art Community Culture Lifestyle Music Topical

The Great Debate: Does Spotify Help or Hinder Artists?

"Humans are intrinsically artistic creatures. Art weaves itself into most facets of our existence" Humans…

Nicholas TrethowanFebruary 15, 2022

Hyperpop New Music

Swoger – avant-garde

With "avant-garde", Swoger continues to show why he is next up in the SA Hyperpop…

Saien BenjaminSeptember 2, 2024

Alternative Indie New Music

Coasters – The Mother / Father Song

A stunning sonic journey of love, self, and life. With a brand new single sneakily…

Nicholas TrethowanAugust 30, 2024

Alternative Hip-Hop New Music

Hemlock Ernst – Remains (Feat Elucid)

Take a journey into the weird and wondrous sonic world of Hemlock Ernst with "Remains".…

Saien BenjaminAugust 28, 2024

Drum & Bass Podcast Review

Mixed Methods Review

Breaking the Beat Ceiling: Women Reclaiming the Rhythm in Electronic Music The Birth of a…

Aziza ToeffieAugust 21, 2024

Alternative Hip-Hop Artist Profile Neo-Soul

S’Bastian

S'bastian keeps it butter with his silky smooth sound. Hailing from the forests surrounding Durban…

Saien BenjaminAugust 16, 2024

Alternative Hip-Hop Artist Profile

Broken Telephone

Broken Telephone set for live debut at No Strings Attached. Drawing from Jazz, post-punk, Hip…

Saien BenjaminAugust 16, 2024

Band Profile Punk

SISTERS

SISTERS are here to make Noise and challenge musical norms. SISTERS is an experiment. SISTERS…

Saien BenjaminAugust 15, 2024

Feature Punk

Punk In The Age Of Doom And Redemption Pt 2

Cistamatic are here to kick ass and take names, and you know what? We love…

Tyla BurnettAugust 13, 2024

Alt-Pop New Music Post-Punk

“Tear It Down” by Humane The Moon

Human The Moon continues to break genre boundaries with new single "Tear It Down". "I…

Saien BenjaminAugust 8, 2024

Hip Hop Local Music Review

Jack Parow – Skattie Animated Music Video

Jack Parow Is Back With The Release Of Student Animated Music Video For Skattie. South…

Saien BenjaminAugust 7, 2024

Breakbeat New Music Techno

Naco – Swinging Flavors #13

I'm Ready For The Rave With Naco's Take On Swinging Flavors The Techno side of…

Torsten Du ToitAugust 6, 2024

Grunge Indie Rock Music Spotlights

Nani?!

Nani?! are shaking up the scene with their irresistible brand of "New Age Grunge". Music…

Saien BenjaminJuly 30, 2024

Jazz Neo-Soul New Music

Felix Hien x Gabe Costa x Will Eason – Chaser

Smooth Neo-Soul online collab "Chaser" is sunshine in sonic form. UK multi-instrumentalist Will Eason, Italian…

Saien BenjaminJuly 29, 2024

Drum & Bass Music

Burt Cope – “Inbetween”

Obsessed with this one by Burt Cope! The Bristol producer making moves in the scene…

Josh RaynhamJuly 26, 2024

Frogtown July 2024 taken by Luca Bedford

Drum & Bass Music Selections

Some Drum For Your Bass

A selection of Drum & Bass bangers to get ya mashed up! It was epic…

Saien BenjaminJuly 25, 2024

Alt-Pop Bedroom - Lofi Pop New Music

Mosez Jones – Safe In Solitude

Mosez Jonez's "Safe In Solitude" soothes like a warm mug of tea on a cold…

Saien BenjaminJuly 24, 2024

Drum & Bass Event Feature Jungle

Frogtown Birthday

Hot, Swampy and with a sound system from Heaven; Frogtown Turns 1! Ain't no party…

Saien BenjaminJuly 17, 2024

Music Spotlights Surf Rock

The Good News Dudes

Winter has been rainy and cold but The Good News Dudes are here to heat…

Saien BenjaminJuly 16, 2024

Alternative Indie Funk New Music

PawPaw Rod – Shadow

PawPaw Rod continues to shine with the release of his new track "Shadow". On Friday…

Saien BenjaminJuly 15, 2024

Ambient Music Review

Wind Down – An Album for Healthy Sleep

A Soft Focus on the Functionality of James Blake's Sleep Album. If you’ve ever listened…

Michael JarroldJuly 12, 2024

Hip Hop New Music

Zuko The Don – Siya Kolisi

Zuko The Don cements his champion status with powerful new single "Siya Kolisi". Local Rapper…

Saien BenjaminJuly 9, 2024

Ambient Artist Feature Music

The Art Of Listening: Botanicas Feature

A deep dive into the dreamscape of Ambient music and one of its local pioneers.…

Tyla BurnettJuly 8, 2024

Indie Folk New Music

Brandon Grant – Knowing

Brandon Grant builds anticipation for his debut Album with the release of the powerful title…

Saien BenjaminJuly 2, 2024

Alt-Pop Dream-Pop New Music

Nellie – Garden

Nellie releases ethereal new single "Garden" in the build up to her upcoming EP. Brooklyn…

Saien BenjaminJune 17, 2024