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March 14, 2024

Ross Harding Discusses His Brand New Single, The Evolving Music Industry, And More

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…

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March 7, 2024

An Exclusive Look At GAZ’s Journey of Authenticity and Unity

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 …

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March 2, 2024

A Look At Christi's Debut Album "FALL APART" and Hit Single "LOVE BURN"

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…

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Feb. 29, 2024

Vaughn Ahrens Takes Listeners on a Musical Expedition with "Sub Saharan" EP

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…

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Feb. 29, 2024

Music Industry Insights from Sony/ATV Songwriter & Artist Gino Lee

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…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Breaking Down The Sub-Saharan Metal Battle For Wacken with Sashquita Northey

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…

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Feb. 15, 2024

The Melodic Actuary: Why Katia De Vallier Embraces Part-Time Artistry

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…

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Feb. 8, 2024

Exploring The Rise Of 17-Year-Old Cape Town Prodigy Daniel J Dunn

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…

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Feb. 1, 2024

Music Publishing 101 with Sheer Publishing Managing Director Thando Makhunga

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…

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Jan. 25, 2024

Aidan Fraser's Artistic Evolution in Alt-Electro-Indie-Pop Music

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…

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Jan. 18, 2024

Nicholas Joubert Reveals The Intricate Steps To His Success

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, …

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Dec. 14, 2023

The Color Blew On Lyric Videos, SEO, And Unlocking More Streams

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…

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Dec. 14, 2023

Marius Schutte Of Crash And The Void On How The Pretoria Band Formed, The Power Of AI, And How They Get Their Clean & Professional Sound

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…

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Nov. 16, 2023

Lefokolodi: The Name, The Sound, And The Origin Story

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…

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Nov. 9, 2023

Mandé On Improving The Durban Scene, Embracing Collaboration, And Writing Good Music

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…

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Nov. 5, 2023

This One Time at Bandcamp

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…

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Nov. 4, 2023

In transition: Afro House

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…

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Nov. 3, 2023

An Antisocial Media Experience

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…

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Nov. 2, 2023

Tian Nienaber On His Top Picks, The Afrikaans Music Scene, And Navigating The Music Industry

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…

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Oct. 26, 2023

Sons Of Shem On Brand Marketing, Authenticity, And The Durban Resurgence

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…

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Oct. 12, 2023

Alex Muller of We Kill Cowboys Shares Honest Opinion On The Cape Town Alt Scene And More

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, …

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Oct. 5, 2023

Stephen Gawking’s Story Of Hope, Tenacity And Music

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…

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Sept. 28, 2023

Lex LaFoy On Durban Hip-Hop, The Spirit Of Community, And Her Upcoming Album

Lex LaFoy has solidified her position as Durban's First Lady Of Hip-Hop, boasting remarkable consistency in her musical journey. Our recent interview with her shed light on several key aspects. Corporate Ethics Lex pinpointed a significant factor …

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Sept. 24, 2023

Plug Music Agency: Unpacking One Of South Africa’s Leading PR Companies with Owner Warren Gibson

Success in the music industry, whether as an artist or a band, hinges on several key elements, with the role of a publicist being paramount—an aspect we frequently emphasise. In this piece, we delve into the realm of Plug Music Agency, one of…

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