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Feb. 29, 2024

The Talon | Cape Town's Newest Metallic Hardcore Heavyweights

Cape Town's underground music scene is about to witness a seismic shift with the emergence of The Talon, a metallic hardcore band poised to take the scene by storm. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Kublai Khan TX, Knocked Loose, Cancer Bats, Ev…

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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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