Review: Raptors & Remnants – Serpent Sound
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Review by Jessica Oosthuizen.
Raptors & Remnants is the solo project of Nicolas Gonzalez, lead vocalist and guitarist of alternative rock band Climate Control.
Gonzalez has just released his debut track “Serpent Sound”, a hauntingly beautiful composition.… Continue reading
Flashback Friday: Texas
Article by Kegan Gaspar.
In anticipation for their first ever performances in South Africa this weekend, Flashback Friday will be taking a look at the influential Scottish rock band Texas. The band will finally be visiting South Africa as part… Continue reading
Five minutes with Bye Beneco
Bye Beneco on the Koppi main stage. Photo: Elmarie Kruger.
Interview by Jessica Oosthuizen.
Local favourites on the dream-pop scene, Bye Beneco, recently came back from their second European tour. We chatted with them at Oppikoppi about their set at… Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Nonku Phiri joins Maribou State for SA performances
Photo: Gabriella Achadinha.
Eclectic singer Nonku Phiri will be joining London-based act Maribou State for their SA performances, and we had the opportunity to chat to her before the shows.
Phiri notes that she is excited about her performance with… Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Five minutes with The Voice’s Craig Lucas
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On 27 October, winner of The Voice 2017 Craig Lucas released his debut album, Restless. We spoke to Lucas about the album and his experience on The Voice.
In October, you released your debut album.… Continue reading
COMPETITION: Hermanus Craft Beer Festival
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The annual Hermanus Craft Beer Festival returns to the picturesque coastal town of Hermanus this festive season on 22 December 2017.
Start your Christmas celebrations early this year and bring your family and friends to the whale mecca… Continue reading
Rock of Ages at the Lyric Theatre: Any way you want it, that’s the way you need it
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Before the 2012 film featuring the likes of Tom Cruise, Russell Brand and Catherine Zeta-Jones, there was the Broadway production of the jukebox musical Rock of Ages that ran for 2,328 performances. Until 10 December, 80s glam rock fans can experience… Continue reading
Dan Patlansky’s guitar weekends come to Clarens and Stellenbosch in December
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The Dan Patlansky Guitar Weekends are back in December 2017 for the last opportunity this year to eat, breathe and play guitar with the fourth best rock guitarist in the world, as voted by Total Guitar Magazine UK, Dan Patlansky.
Voted #1 in… Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Henry Ate joins Texas for SA performances
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Acoustic folk rock act Henry Ate will be joining Scottish pop rock band Texas as they perform at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on 8 December and at Montecasino on 10 December. We spoke to Henry Ate frontwoman Karma-Ann… Continue reading
Review: Jack Parow – Afrika 4 Beginners
Review by Jessica Oosthuizen
Jack Parow recently dropped his new album Afrika 4 Beginners and he is back with “fresher than zef” beats. The lyrics on the album are outstanding, the songs are rough, funny and sometimes sombre and nostalgic.… Continue reading