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InterviewsJosh Harris teams up with Lutan Fyah for Tenement Yard EP
Out now is this collaborative EP between US-based reggae musician Josh Harris a.k.a. DJ Big Feet and Jamaican reggae singer Lutan Fyah. The EP is titled Tenement Yard.
InterviewsSparkee Presents “Nobody Else” Single: Listen
Sparkee is all about the groove. The Canadian dance music producer is also an adept guitar player–his music has quite a distinct flavour. Sparkee’s latest single, “Nobody Else” is a funky “indie dance” tune with elements of nu-disco.
Industry NewsFatboy Slim to bring "Big Beat" EDM anthems to SA
Global dance music icon Fatboy Slim will return to South Africa this December for two massive headline shows, bringing his legendary energy, timeless anthems and world-famous party atmosphere to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Industry NewsConcerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK
The global accolade celebrates over a decade of building live music ecosystems and driving artistic mobility across Southern Africa.
Industry NewsAbdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, whose music buzzed with the bustle of South Africa's townships, resounded to the vastness of its savannah landscapes and was adopted as a rallying cry for the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 91, the office…
InterviewsRivermind release their self-titled debut EP: listen
When I heard “Sunfire” by new Swiss band Rivermind, I was immediately hooked. So, this past weekend was an exciting one for me, considering Rivermind got to unveil their debut EP.
InterviewsDaijo Presents “Back to Life” Single — Listen
Canadian electronic producer Daijo’s style is a smooth fusion of house and techno. To have a taste, you need to hear his latest single “Back to Life”.
InterviewsListen to “Fu Manchu” by Vanderwolf
When blend you blend rock, soul and blues, you get a tune as captivating as Vandewolf’s “Fu Manchu”. “Fu Manchu” is one of the songs on the latest album from the New York-born musician. That album is tiled Songs You’ll Never Hear.
Industry NewsR&B star Kehlani announces South African tour dates
South African music fans are set to welcome one of contemporary R&B's biggest stars, as two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kehlani has announced South African dates for The Kehlani World Tour, with special guest Destin Conrad.
EventsThe Rhythm of The New School
As we celebrate Youth Day, we are turning the volume all the way up for the young musical innovators, the artists who are dictating the rhythm of the new school.