South African Music Magazine
‘The Temper Trap’, released on David Gresham Records on 21 May. The record will be the band’s first as a newly-expanded five-piece outfit following the permanent addition of Joseph Greer on keyboard and guitar. The self-titled album will feature 12 new songs recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tony Hoffer (Beck, M83, Phoenix) A first Read More »
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“People believe your music needs to sound a certain way to be defined as African, to be accepted in Africa. I intend to push that belief. I hope to change that.” – Samia A self-described “free spirit”, Samia, a young Nigerian singer-songwriter now based in South Africa, has an ambition to defy convention and free Read More »
Adam Lambert’s current single, the explosive “Never Close Our Eyes,” was written and produced by Bruno Mars and Dr. Luke, and is climbing up the charts. Check it out
ASLEEP IN TRANSIT is a new Durban-based indie-pop band who find their inspiration in the beauty of ordinary moments, and whose whimsical style and unmistakable charisma is fast making them one of Durban’s favourite exports. Their set ranges from mellow and tranquil, to lively and full of energy. Sets appear like dialogues between a boy Read More »
“We Are Young” ft. Janelle Monae is the first single to the band’s smash Fueled By Ramen debut album, “SOME NIGHTS” The NYC-based band is currently in the midst of a major headline tour, with most dates already long sold out. The trek – which includes a sold-out headline date at the famed Barfly in Read More »
The last eighteen months or so have been an extraordinary time for Rumer. Consider that just before her debut album – ‘Seasons Of My Soul’ – was released, the 31-year old was a completely unknown singer and songwriter. Then factor in the decade spent in pursuit of a record deal, plus an emotionally-eventful personal history, Read More »
LINKIN PARK have announced a June 25th release date for their new album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.) The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (Adele, Metallica) and Linkin Park vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Shinoda, who co-produced Linkin Park’s last two albums. Rolling Stone magazine says, “The material is the bands most powerful since Read More »
Official nominees are released for the upcoming 2012 BET Awards including the recently added category Best International Act: Africa which will spotlight some of Africa’s biggest names including Sarkodie (Ghana), Lira (South Africa), Camp Mulla (Kenya), Ice Prince (Nigeria), Mokobe (Mali) and Wizkid (Nigeria) The Avengers star Samuel L. Jackson is set to host the Read More »
Check the all new video for GYM CLASS HEROES’ The Fighter feat. Ryan Tedder
