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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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