We recently had the honour of chatting to Martin and Cito of legendary South African band, WONDERboom, who took us on a nostalgic journey through their 28-year music career. Read on for some of the key takeaways. From The Eight Legged Groove Machin…
This week we had the pleasure of hosting Arno Carstens, a true icon in the South African music industry. It's an episode that explores guerrilla marketing, the evolution of the musical landscape, and more. Here are some of the key takeaways from the…
In a recent podcast episode, Marcel sat down with musician Ross Harding to delve into the ever-changing music industry landscape. Here are some of the key takeaways. Brand New Single The 15th of March 2024 marks the highly anticipated release of R…
We caught up with Garry McCluskey, aka GAZ, a South African singer-songwriter, courtesy of Devographic Music Agency. Here are some of the key takeaways from his chat with our boy Marcel. Inspiration from Legends GAZ draws inspiration from some of …
South African singer-songwriter Christi launched her debut album "FALL APART," last week, along with a brand-new single, "LOVE BURN." The album, a pop masterpiece infused with 80s synth and pop-rock influences, is a culmination of Christi's personal…
Namibian singer-songwriter Vaughn Ahrens unveiled his latest musical offering, the EP "Sub Saharan," a few days back, promising listeners an immersive and eclectic experience. Released on March 1, 2024, "Sub Saharan" is a testament to Ahrens' abilit…
In a recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hearing from Gino Lee, an artist that brought back a lot of insight and knowledge from his time in America. Gino shared his experiences as a Sony/ATV songwriter and artist, and the benefits of work…
Wacken Open Air, the legendary metal festival that has dominated the calendars of metalheads worldwide since its inception, stands as the pinnacle of the hard rock and metal scenes. Each year, this colossal event showcases the best sub-genres o…
Katia De Vallier, a South African singer, is a unique blend of a skilled actuary and a passionate show jumper, with occasional stints in entertainment. In our recent interview, she shared insights into her captivating music video for the song Vir Ew…
Hailing from the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, Daniel J Dunn is not your average 17-year-old. With music coursing through his veins since childhood, he embodies a fresh blend of pop, R&B, and trap, weaving soulful melodies with captiv…
Thando Makhunga, the Managing Director of Africa's largest independent music publisher, Sheer Publishing, recently shared invaluable insights on the significance of music publishing for artists and bands. Let's delve into the highlights of our conve…
Meet Aidan Fraser, the South African Alt-Electro-Indie-Pop sensation whose debut album has sent ripples through the music scene, boasting over 8k Spotify streams. In an exclusive chat with Marcel, Aidan unveils the intriguing journey that led him to…
Nicholas Joubert is a South African singer-songwriter who is also a model and a Masters graduate in Strategic Management. His debut single ‘Someone New’ dropped in 2021 and entered the East Coast Radio Top 40 and 5Fm's Top 10 Pop chart, …
The Color Blew is a band that prides itself on being a unit that represents depth and insight in a sea of over-produced, shallow, commercial music. We recently sat down with frontman and rhythm guitarist [not the drummer😉], Liaan Horton, who is also…
Crash And The Void, a four-piece experimental heavy rock powerhouse hailing from the vibrant music scene of Pretoria, South Africa, is not just a band with impressive Spotify stats [over 6k monthly listeners & 20k+ overall streams]; they're a cr…
In the vibrant South African realm of alternative music, Lefokolodi emerges as a force to be reckoned with, priding itself on making rebellious, passionate, and nonsensical music. Our recent interview with this four-piece band from the south of Joha…
Meet Mandé, the Durban dynamo whose journey from childhood dancing to growing into music through church, has evolved into a mesmerising multi-genre musical experience. In our exclusive interview with Mandé, we delved into the beats and…
There’s a 10 am feeling in the air as I face my Notion after scouring for an hour through local music releases. Where might you ask?“The internet, dummy,” a gatekeeper might say. I’m of the mind that sharing is true caring, e…
Once upon a time it was the year 2017, I had just moved to Cape Town. After a night of playing a peak time Psychedelic Techno set with the other half of my duo, we both left Evol with Ms. Molly in the passenger seat of our Uber and love in our heart…
Picture this, it’s Saturday morning. You wake up later than expected. You feel irritated. You feel frustrated and you can’t explain why. You’re not usually an angry person, but for some reason you feel like you could punch a hole t…
Tian Nienaber, the talented singer-songwriter, makes his first appearance on the show in over two years. During this time, he has witnessed significant changes in the music industry, and in our latest episode with him, we delve into some of the intr…
Sons Of Shem have been a beloved presence in Durban for quite some time, and they've undergone significant changes in their setup and sound since their last appearance on our show five years ago. We recently had the pleasure of hosting them for an i…
We Kill Cowboys is a captivating four-piece psychedelic punk band hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, founded by the talented tattoo artist and singer-songwriter, Alex Muller. The project took flight in 2020 when Alex revisited her musical roots, …
Ijay Swanepoel, known as Stephen Gawking, is a resilient South African musician living with type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy—a neuromuscular disorder causing the loss of motor neurons and progressive muscle deterioration. Instead of succumbing t…
