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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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Sept. 22, 2023

Exclusive: Could KT Molepo Be Gearing Up For A Massive Comeback?

KT Molepo was undeniably one of the Alt scene's most captivating bassists on stage. In light of the Alt scene's recent triumphs, we sat down with him to discuss the scene itself, the good old days, his hiatus, and gaming—an activity that has t…

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Sept. 22, 2023

NoiseFix Special: SA Metal Scene Braces For Fulci’s Brutal Sounds From Italy

2023 has been a fantastic year for metal in South Africa. We had the battle for Wacken event earlier in the year, Ramfest kicking our teeth in a few weeks back, and now the homies at NoiseFix have decided to add fuel to the fire by bringing Italian …

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Sept. 21, 2023

Unveiling Aphi Tenza: A Rising South African Star in NYC

It’s not everyday that Marcel bumps into a musician at work, let alone a musician that has over 400k Spotify streams that also happens to be killing it in New York as a South African artist, but it happened. Aphi Tenza is a 23-year-old SA art…

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Sept. 14, 2023

The Secrets To Taking Your Music To The Next Level With Paint Me In Colour

Every once in a while we get submissions from abroad and use them as opportunities to put you onto something sick from outside of SA; this is one of those instances. Liv and Sam of Paint Me In Colour, an independent band from Liverpool, England, are…

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Sept. 7, 2023

Scrubs On Their Debut Release, Making Punk Music, And Representing Durban

Scrubs is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young bands to come out of Durban in a while. The band is capable of delivering one of the most riveting live performances one can pay to see, and their almost carefree approach to creativity serves as …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Keagan van Rooyen on Gear Malfunctions, Balancing Work & Music, And Being Peasant’s Bassist

If there's one thing that fuels the South African alt scene, it's passion, and Keagan, the bassist of everyone’s favourite Metallic Hardcore band, Peasant, embodies that passion both on and off stage. In this exclusive interview, we sit down w…

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Sept. 2, 2023

Sean Gaisford On The SA Metal Scene, Midnight Energy, And Playing Bass

We recently had the chance to sit down with talented South African bassist Sean Gaisford. Sean is one of the more prominent members of the alt scene, being the co-owner of a successful production company called Midnight Energy that played a massive …

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Aug. 31, 2023

A Deep Dive Into Cindy-Louise’s Most Explosive Single To Date, Outcasts ft. Erick Gerber

‘Outcasts’ by Cindy-Louise featuring Erick Gerber has been out for almost a month now and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. In an exclusive interview, Cindy-Louise shares insights into the making of this remarkable single, th…

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