South African Music Magazine
“Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer do…” It’s no joke waking up to the greenhouse effect, smothered in lifeless people. Peeling back a beer clogged sleeping bag and my eyelids only to stare into the passed out face of a stranger brings back garish memories of last night. No, it’s not what you think. She’s the Read More »
A brand new annual rock event with the emphasis on quality of experience – quality sound, quality lighting, quality visuals and above all – quality bands. Venue: Set on the beautiful DKH estate and resort 30mins from CT on the N7. With large green lawns and ample parking on the estate, the first event will Read More »
The tranquil Underberg farm on which the annual Splashy Fen Music Festival is held, will soon transform into a colourful tent town when thousands of people from around the country descend on the southern Drakensberg this Easter (April 5 to 9) for four days of great live music in a spectacular mountain setting. Excitement has Read More »
Internationally acclaimed Zulu guitarist, Madala Kunene has been confirmed as the featured act for this year’s Splashy Fen Music Festival, which is supported by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and takes place near Underberg over the Easter long weekend, April 5 to 9. “For me, Splashy is the number one festival at home, and I always enjoy playing Read More »
Revolutionary new lifestyle programme, Die Vegas Show, is dead set on challenging the static nature of the conventional South African entertainment industry. Die Vegas Show premieres on MK tonight! The production focuses on introducing local artists to the public in a completely relaxed environment, thereby allowing viewers the opportunity to experience these icons in their natural element. The Read More »
Event Review: Rocking the Daisies 2011 Upon arrival in the dusky heat of Rocking the Daisies, I promptly realised I had forgotten any form of pillow or blanket. However, being on the zaniest festival high you can imagine quickly cast aside any worries or vague musings of organization or responsibility. I had my little brother, Read More »
If different genres were different drugs, metal would be heroin. You either end there by mistake or because the plunge made more sense than anything else. Its subscribers found the world on abrasive terms with its roots in technical Jazz and rock and roll and metal remains one of the few guitar genres still pushing Read More »
“Sins and Siren Songs is a double-entendre. The album relates to old tales of classic sin and ancient sailors…” Mr. Cat and The Jackal’s studio is not a rustic farm house on the outskirts of Malmesbury – its post modern chic. An electro-indie band would be more fitting in these surroundings. Wide open spaces, floating Read More »
