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Photo by Melanie Marsman Festival for boundary-crossing music & culture
Le Guess Who? is a city-wide celebration of global cultures and sounds. The festival aims to bring people toge… Read More
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2021-10-05 14:16
Image by Gonçalo Villaverde / Global Imagens. ModaLisboa – Who, What, Where?
ModaLisboa is back this weekend, October 7th to 10th. Under the theme “And Now What?… Read More
2021-09-13 16:04
Kelly makes VMA debut
Yes, in fact, we did.
On Sunday, Machine Gun Kelly made his MTV Video Music Awards debut by performing his single “Papercuts” alongsid… Read More
2021-09-03 10:37
One of the most anticipated comebacks in pop culture is finally here: the ABBA Reunion.
The ABBA Reunion
Swedish supergroup ABBA announced their first new album in four decades out No… Read More
2021-08-28 11:57
Isle of Wight Festival 2021 has been pushed back to a new, late summer date: Thursday, 16 – Sunday, 19 September.
About the festival
Channel the harmonious vibes of the 19… Read More
2021-04-07 16:41
This is Kayleigh’s third single off her upcoming album, “Tomorrow Is A Better Day”
Kayleigh Bell, new kid on the block on the Cape Town music scene, hails from the East… Read More
2021-03-10 05:58
Cape Town-born and raised Alex Muller is no one new to the local music scene. After 15 years of performing with various bands, she finally released her first solo-written EP, under the name… Read More
2021-02-19 14:35
Kilo Kami returns with his first single of the year
With a debut EP in the making and following the success of his previous single, ‘Dreams‘, Kilo Kami is ready to take o… Read More
2021-02-17 09:47
Zebraman releases ‘Radio Romeo’
“RADIO ROMEO is, to a certain extent, our most musical and lyrically challenging offering thus far.” – Johan Viljoen.
Zeb… Read More
2021-02-09 15:09
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel opens The Mountain Club
The Mountain Club is the place to be this summer!
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel recently opened its Mountain Club Restaurant. This hidden gem… Read More
2021-02-05 12:28
EMERGER launches ‘Round We Go’
Today sees the release of alt-pop duo EMERGER’s new single ‘Round We Go’. This is the second single in a series of n… Read More
2021-02-02 14:34
Gazelle collaborates with Die Heuwels Fantasties on new single
For the past ten years, Gazelle has been living and learning in New York City, in what may have seemed like a self-proclaime… Read More
2021-01-27 18:36
South African hard rockers Oooth releases the video for new single
‘Your Lies’ is the first single and video taken off the new album Nothing’s Gonna Change&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-01-20 15:01
A brand-new web series
Tiny Tattoo Sessions puts your favourite musos in legendary tattoo artist Manuela Gray’s chair and on the spot.
What do you get when you combine tattoos,
i… Read More
2021-01-14 07:06
There is fresh new talent in the capital, Soki Saka, a singer and pianist who is taking the music scene by storm.
Born Soki Adelaide Modise, the Afro soul queen with a sweet and mesmerisi… Read More
2021-01-05 06:41
If you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors this summer, why not try one of South Africa’s botanical gardens? With the beaches closed until the end of the lockdown, visiting a stunni… Read More
2020-12-26 11:27
Hugh Davison released his new single and video ‘Breathe.’ It details combustion, exploring how the past becomes ash when our present moments burn towards the future. Davison capt… Read More
2020-12-15 17:34
Last week, Cape Town launched a busking and seasonal event programme to support the city’s Central City Improvement District (CCID). It will run until the 20th of December, reinvigorat… Read More
2020-12-15 09:46
Springbok Nude Girls announced a live performance event for New Year’s Eve 2020 in Stellenbosch. Fans can join SNG live at The Daisy Jones Bar at OMG, Summerhill Wine Estate, Stell… Read More
2020-12-10 14:35
Herbeveel: Classic Heuwels hits, refreshed and rebooted.
Last week, Die Heuwels Fantasties released their new album, Herverbeel. With the new offering, the band reimagines some of their… Read More
2020-12-09 18:47
A new family and pet-friendly deli has opened at Diemersfontein, the celebrated wine and country estate in Wellington.
Called PROE, the deli-style dining experience provides visitors with… Read More
2020-12-06 22:03
Kollege’s single, ‘A Love Song’, is out now across all digital platforms.
Kollege released their debut single at the end of November. The South African duo, Campbell an… Read More
2020-12-04 09:36
Four-piece indie-pop dance group, Zebraman released a new single to mark the holiday season. Titled ‘December’, the new offering follows the group’s debut single ‘Gre… Read More
2020-12-04 08:56
Today, independent artist Ziggy Alberts debuts the music video for his latest single ‘heartbeat’, out now on YouTube.
Directed by the ARIA & ACS a… Read More
2020-12-01 14:37
Johannesburg-based band Far From Who We Are just released their new single, ‘Rise.’
The dark, yet uplifting song delivers a positive message about escaping a difficult situat… Read More
2020-11-26 09:24
Get ready for a fab day out with the whole family at the ‘On the Lawn’. The outdoor venue at Marks Park will showcase Jeremy Loops, James Deacon & The 97’s, Lee Co… Read More
2020-11-25 10:10
With restrictions easing, South-Africa’s Jesse Clegg is back on the road. The platinum-selling singer-songwriter will tour the Eastern and Western Cape over the coming weeks. Jesse&rs&hell…Read More
2020-11-23 10:38
Concert supported by Music In Africa
The past year has been a rough ride for South African musicians and performers who lost their main source of income when local lockdown measures effec… Read More
2020-11-23 10:22
Ziggy Alberts drops his new single ‘Heartbeat’ this month showing fans how love brings us together, no matter how far we are apart.
“It’s a breakup song turned i… Read More
2020-11-21 12:47
Nomina returns with her stellar single, ‘I Still Stand.’
The Germany-based singer explores deep, yet highly relatable emotions. She shares the struggles she faced after losin… Read More
2020-11-19 00:03
Today, South African powerhouse Ruff Majik shares the lyric video for ‘Gregory’. The video details the story of a good friend’s struggle with addiction.
Vocalist… Read More
2020-11-14 14:25
Ben Dey’s ‘This is the year’ is out now. Released with Gallo Record Company, the newest song is an accidental, yet highly anticipated project of Dey.
Evoking campfires… Read More
2020-11-14 14:13
Cape Town’s favourite escape
The Farm Village Market is back this November. Organisers encouraged shoppers to pop down to the Farm Village last week to browse and shop the stalls. T… Read More
2020-11-11 10:30
Exciting news from South Africa’s favorite blues-rock musician
South Africa’s favourite blues-rock musician, Albert Frost will be releasing his new single and video on Friday… Read More
2020-11-11 06:30
Looking for the perfect gift this festive season?
Why not gift an exquisite bourbon from the Woodford Reserve distillery?
Woodford Reserve is more than a spirit, it’s a sensoria… Read More
2020-11-08 23:27
A world-class cocktail experience
The World’s 50 Best Bars selected Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen as one of the planet’s best bars. Connoisseurs and foodies will already be f… Read More
2020-10-31 16:03
Get ready for Bazique Festival 2021
What started out as an invitation to Bazique Festival 2021, became a moving appeal to music lovers. The HQ wrote a heartfelt message thanking its 3… Read More
2020-10-30 11:37
An Interview with Zebraman
Today sees the release of Zebraman’s debut self-titled EP. The EP comes after the release of their debut single, ‘Green & Lovin’ in Septe… Read More
2020-10-28 10:41
A terrifyingly fun Halloween 2020
For Halloween 2020, come as you aren’t. Don’t be human, be weird.
This Saturday, October 31, Petoria is coming alive with its annual Hall… Read More
2020-10-22 09:33
South Africa’s top sustainable gift
Thousands of miles of wrapping paper will be used and binned for the festive period in South Africa. Mybaguse urges consumers to reduce unneces… Read More
2020-10-13 10:55
Rob Warren from The Black Lapels releases beautiful new single
‘Everything works the way it should, if you just believe there’ll be a better day.’
Most people can cle… Read More
2020-10-13 10:31
Chilled Alaskan DJ returns with new music
After eight years, Chilled Alaskan DJ released new material. ‘Battlelines’ is a 4-track EP made by David van Rensburg, Cape Town-base… Read More
2020-10-09 09:04
Goedgedacht Trading launches exciting goed range
“The word ‘goed’ in a local context means good and we’ve always wanted this brand and this company to do goed in o… Read More
2020-10-09 07:19
Caroline Leisegang releases ‘A Series of Moments’
South African classical sensation Caroline Leisegang released a new alum called ‘A Series of Moments’. The new al… Read More
2020-10-06 12:53
Get your tickets now!
LIVE will now be performing in Cape Town on 2 November and in Pretoria on 5 & 6 November 2021. All tickets purchased for the 2020 concerts are valid for the new… Read More
2020-09-28 14:25
Yndian Mynah releases new music
Yndian Mynah just released their new single from their upcoming album due for release mid 2021.
After releasing their breakout album Velvet Youth… Read More
2020-09-22 09:38
Future Radio releases their second single from upcoming debut album ‘Freedom’
‘Run Baby Run’ is the second single release from Future Radio’s debut album &ls&hell…Read More
2020-09-18 06:24
The Medicine Dolls share the video for new single ‘Danger! Danger! Disco!’
“’Danger! Danger! Disco!’ is a love letter to the beautiful, destructive and emoti… Read More
2020-09-14 17:36
An interview with Pedro Barbosa
On August 14, Pedro Barbosa released his latest EP ‘Lock Me Down’. The EP comes as a follow-up to last year’s ‘Journey to Reborn&r&hell…Read More
2020-09-06 18:45
‘Goats Head Soup’ out now
The Rolling Stones’ new release of their 1973 album ‘Goats Head Soup’ is now available. Forty-seven years after the original releas… Read More
2020-09-02 16:58
Oooth releases video for ‘No Race’
The new Oooth music video is for the song off their debut album ‘Who Cares What You Think’, released in November 2018. Sonicall… Read More
2020-08-27 12:51
Get ready for two live shows at Café Roux!
Ard Matthews will play a two-day show at the Café Roux on Friday and Saturday, 28 and 29 August!
After a few months in lockdow… Read More
2020-08-26 12:51
Julia Robert releases new work
This year, Cape Town-based art-punks Julia Robert released their sixth EP ‘Late Stage Dream’. With a slightly different stylistic approach than… Read More
2020-08-20 15:30
Tickets now on sale for Stellenbosch on Stage
Missing those live concerts in Stellenbosch? Now, you can experience it in your own living room. Stellenbosch on Stage brings you two live s… Read More
2020-08-20 15:03
Nomadic Orchestra celebrates musicians on the hustle with ‘Hitman’
On their new single, Cape town-based brass dance band Nomadic Orchestra tells the story of every musi… Read More
2020-08-15 10:43
Night Sky Zombies announces first EP with single ‘Another Grace’
Cape Town-based alt-rock band Night Sky Zombies released the new single ‘Another Grace’ today, Aug… Read More
2020-08-14 17:26
SonOfOld dances alone in his weirdly wonderful music video for ‘Saturday Night’
‘Saturday Night’ is a creative collab between SonOfOld’s Nic Olsen and music… Read More
2020-08-13 06:47
Lee Cole releases ‘Pink Dragons’ with a stunning video
Johannesburg-based singer-songwriter Lee Cole has been making his mark in the music industry, one fresh pop song at a ti… Read More
2020-08-08 06:58
Celine releases new single
In her new song ‘Hide Away’ Celine shows how far she has come since she first stepped onto the local music stage. The new single is a well-produced… Read More
2020-07-28 17:48
Cami Scoundrel releases ‘Those Days’
Johannesburg-born, Cape Town-based artist Cami Scoundrel is back with a new album ‘Those Days’.
A troubadour by nature… Read More
2020-07-26 16:01
Fay Lamour releases jazzy ‘Blue to Yellow’
The first half of 2020 saw the release of singer-songwriter Fay Lamour’s debut EP ‘Forty Second Street’. The Cape… Read More
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2020-07-21 16:23
Hitchat: The movement is growing
Hitchat is a Cape Town-based entertainment company that recently launched. Its main aim is to offer one platform for people to get entertainment while ma… Read More
2020-07-19 12:21
Hanru Niemand gesels oor ‘Kreeftegang’
Hanru Niemand is ‘n veelsydige plaaslike Afrikaanse sanger en liedjieskrywer van die Boland, waar hy bedags ook as sielkundige pr… Read More
2020-07-09 09:51
An interview with HYMR
Emerging electronic artist HYMR is about to release his latest anthemic, intimate, and powerful electronic album ‘Artificial Intelligence’. The twelve-t… Read More
2020-07-08 18:57
Van Pletzen live online
Become gereed to awaken the legehness!
On the 10th of July Van Pletzen will be going kakgroot on the internet by doing their first-ever live stream concer… Read More
2020-07-08 17:05
Patrón Masterclass 2020
Everyone has a tequila story, or an awesome memory associated with the much-loved spirit…
In celebration of International Tequila Day on 24th of… Read More
![Auth3ntiC Launches Bold New Album [Interview]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3322/332213-486543414.w320.jpg "Auth3ntiC Launches Bold New Album [Interview]")
2020-07-01 18:09
Auth3ntiC launches independent career with ‘Do Your Own Thing’
Multi-talented South African artist and producer Auth3ntiC has recently released his debut album ‘Do Your… Read More
2020-06-30 18:48
Premiere Saturday 4 July 2020
“I am a Johannes Kerkorrel fan. I’m amazed at just how relevant these tunes still are, 30 years later.“ – Frank Freeman
Some of th… Read More
2020-06-25 13:15
50 artists coming to you!
Fundraising has never been more crucial, or more fun, than with South Africa’s live digital music streaming festival, the DreamStream 2020.
With… Read More
2020-06-23 19:27
Get ready to embrace the nouveau normal
Take out your red, white and blue outfit!
With thousands of events cancelled over the past few months, you may be wondering if your favourit… Read More
2020-06-18 14:25
Robbie Perrott releases ‘Hypersleep’
“I like to describe it as ‘psychoanalysis for the dancefloor’.” – Robbie Perrott
23-year-old Durban-base… Read More
2020-06-16 15:23
Joe Preyer releases new single
“Humans are affectionate creatures and we all need a bit of love and intimacy every now and then.” – Joe Preyer
Cape Town-based singer… Read More
2020-06-11 08:57
OOOTH presents Tattooers Unite SA & #FeedOurCrew Fundraiser
Just like the musicians, tattoo artists are struggling through this time not being able to work and generate an… Read More
2020-06-09 12:11
WONDERboom releases a brand-new single
“Rabbit Hole is a vulnerable expression of not wanting to reveal your deepest, darkest secrets, in fear of repelling those you love.&rdq… Read More
2020-06-08 14:03
RAE.chil wants to empower women with ‘Illicit’
“I have been told by a few male followers to make my music less seductive as it is not ladylike, which had me wonde… Read More
2020-06-08 09:57
Hanru Niemand Releases New Full-length album
It’s been four years since Hanru Niemand released the album ‘Kreeftegang’. Now, the talented Afrikaans singer-songwriter is… Read More
2020-06-04 10:10
Deity’s Muse Release Video For ‘Erra’
“Erra simply has everything going for it. Big melodies, massive riffs and an unapologetically anthemic chorus.” –… Read More
2020-06-04 07:43
Take your Smiths Gin on your next adventure!
Ever innovative and creative, Smiths Gin will be launching their limited-edition, gin-filled flasks in July 2020. The bright patterns created… Read More
2020-06-01 12:40
JamPacked Productions and Platteland Centurion announce their plans for Innikar
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Platteland Centurion to bring music and live enterta… Read More
2020-05-28 12:21
Alanna Joy debuts Alternative Rock sound with new single ‘Tell Me’ featuring Matt Carstens
Known for her vulnerable lyrics and fierce performances, Irish/South African songwri… Read More
2020-05-26 12:08
Introducing: Just Mia
“Just Mia is proud to unveil her brand-new single ‘Here I Go Again’ which is out now across all digital platforms.“
Based in the City Of… Read More
2020-05-23 10:04
Die Heuwels Fantasties Release ‘2021’
“‘2021’ comes to the table with a DIY, be yourself kinda vibe. With tracks like ‘Min worries’ and &lsq&hell…Read More
2020-05-22 12:47
Get the equipment you need to work from home without buying
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millions around the world, we South Africans are also stuck at home right now.
It’s been two months(!!) and th… Read More
2020-05-21 18:16
Johannesburg’s The Xpierreience releases new music
“If your neck doesn’t hurt the next day, you know we didn’t do it right.”
Johannesburg-based The Xpierr… Read More
2020-05-20 19:28
Nick James & The Lords release ‘Lockdown Sonnet’
Nick James has just released his debut single and music video, ‘Lockdown Sonnet’, bringing us a happy and ho… Read More
2020-05-20 13:44
Rohil reflects on his journey from Cape Town to New York
“I’m blessed to have lived my life in two of the most vibrant cities in the world. Cape Town and New York.”
W… Read More
2020-05-19 15:18
South African underdogs Manuvah to Land forward their music revolution with ”Got This Feeling” EP
”When it comes to music, we have the freedom to express ourselves.&rdq&hell…Read More
2020-05-13 14:34
Las Paletas is open for deliveries!
“The Best Ice Cream in Cape Town!”
Having one of Las Paletas’ delicious lollies might be just the thing you need during this toug… Read More
2020-05-13 13:20
Get “Caught Up” in Josh Middleton’s latest single
“I find that juggling a music career, studying business and having a social life can be really tou… Read More
2020-05-12 16:16
Leon John releases new EP, ‘To Be Continued’
“Above and beyond my desire to tell stories as a songwriter, my intention with this EP was to create an exhibition of my ca… Read More
2020-05-09 16:33
Wandile Mbambeni remembers the ‘First Night’ with his brand new single
“Every song I’ve created tells a small part of my life story. Looking back from where my jou… Read More
2020-05-09 16:00
World Cocktail Day 2020 – Anyone can make a day of it!
We’ve been in lockdown for so long, we’ve forgotten what a good cocktail tastes like. And, we’re running out… Read More
2020-05-07 16:17
New tour video for track ‘Going Home’
“We are fortunate to travel to many places and explore wonderful areas, as well as some peculiar outskirts that aren’t necess… Read More
2020-05-05 14:21
Van Loveren’s Almost Zero range is guaranteed to get you through lockdown
From bottle to glass, Almost Zero looks like wine and tastes almost like wine but it is a non-alcoholic dri… Read More
2020-05-02 13:27
Go the Rodeo releases ‘Dowe Ore’
“As a band, we’ve always had a strong stance against poaching, and we wanted to take this chance to raise environmental awareness… Read More
2020-04-29 15:02
Raz releases video for single ‘Offer You A Lie’
Durban-based solo artist Raz officially released the lyric video for his new melodic hard-hitting rock single ‘Offer You… Read More
2020-04-23 12:26
Pat McCay talks about new album
Cape Town-based singer-songwriter Pat McCay recently released a new album, ‘Ready’. This album is a carefully created musical journey guid… Read More
2020-04-22 12:20
EMERGER releases debut music video for their track ‘Urban Wilderness’
“We hope you enjoy the music video as much as we loved making it.”
The songwriting duo… Read More
2020-04-22 10:47
Discovering Kreeftegang
I am lucky to have grown up in a house where a variety of music played, including proper Afrikaans music. And by that, I mean the likes of Koos du Plessis, Johann… Read More
2020-04-21 15:00
ZYO goes for gold with his third single featuring Mathew Gold
Sliding into our atmosphere, futuristic electronic dance outfit – ZYO – is back on the music radar… Read More
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