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The Blood Brothers unite to tell us what People Gotta Know

Floris Groenewald

As individuals, you’ve heard plently of songs from all of them. Now, the Blood Brothers released their first track and music video as a supergroup: People Gotta Know. The aim of the Blood Brothers is to spread awareness about, and raise funds for the fight against cancer. Together, they perform the major hits that made them famous plus songs from international bands that influenced their sound. They’re also finally bringing their 3 hour show to Cape Town this week. Continue reading “The Blood Brothers unite to tell us what People Gotta Know”

Floris Groenewald
Floris Groenewald
Floris sometimes writes things when he’s not watching movies or playing video games or editing videos or folk-rock singing/songwriting.
http://www.theflow.co.za
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Bittereinder - Hartseer Gangster

Bittereinder surprises with Hartseer Gangster

Floris Groenewald

After several hints the last few weeks, Bittereinder finally released the music video for Hartseer Gangster. This is the first single off their upcoming album, Dans tot die dood.

Pierre drums on Hartseer Gangster Continue reading “Bittereinder surprises with Hartseer Gangster”

Floris Groenewald
Floris Groenewald
Floris sometimes writes things when he’s not watching movies or playing video games or editing videos or folk-rock singing/songwriting.
http://www.theflow.co.za
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Van Coke Kartel’s Energie EP proves they can rock other material too

Floris Groenewald

I distinctly remember nodding in agreement at a recent festival where BCUC exclaimed from the stage: “Real rock stars don’t do covers.” However, I’m sure that after 7 years, 5 albums, and many awards (including a SAMA) Van Coke Kartel has earned their rock star stripes. In fact, my biggest criticism on their previous releases was that it was too much of the same. In fact, I had hoped very hard that they would break out and do something completely unexpected and different. And now they have, with their new cover EP, Energie. Continue reading “Van Coke Kartel’s Energie EP proves they can rock other material too”

Floris Groenewald
Floris Groenewald
Floris sometimes writes things when he’s not watching movies or playing video games or editing videos or folk-rock singing/songwriting.
http://www.theflow.co.za
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Thomas Krane Bone Tower

Thomas Krane’s Bone Tower is a wonderful, rare find

Floris Groenewald

After a self-titled debut, Thomas Krane’s crowd-funded sophomore album, Bone Tower, is here. No, it has nothing to do with Tom Waits’ Bone Machine, but rather claims to be “a collection of left field pop songs about loving someone a bit too much.” I’m sure most people can relate.

Just like on the first album, Thomas Krane (band name/nom de guerre of Dan Hampton) makes beautiful, electric guitar based poem-songs. While this one is a proper studio production rather than the product of bedroom recordings, it retains the simplicity and cut-to-the-bone emotion of the previous release. Especially tracks like Dark Corners and Ode to Divorce respectively reminds me of Does that make you feel weird? and (ironically?), A song for our wedding day. Continue reading “Thomas Krane’s Bone Tower is a wonderful, rare find”

Floris Groenewald
Floris Groenewald
Floris sometimes writes things when he’s not watching movies or playing video games or editing videos or folk-rock singing/songwriting.
http://www.theflow.co.za
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Crashing and Burning pt II – Philadelphia Grand Jury

Floris Groenewald

It’s been 3 years, 9 months and 29 days since Philadelphia Grand Jury broke up. During their one quick visit to South Africa a few years ago, they established their firm, high position on my list of best live acts I’ve seen. They were exciting, dramatic, punk-rock, emo with a touch of shoegaze, all rock-and-rolled into one. Two years later, the band broke up, frontman Berkfinger moved to Berlin and started a side project called Feelings, and the “Philly Jays” were over. But now they’re back. And to celebrate their reunion and upcoming album, they dropped a new single titled “Crashing and Burning pt II”. Continue reading “Crashing and Burning pt II – Philadelphia Grand Jury”

Floris Groenewald
Floris Groenewald
Floris sometimes writes things when he’s not watching movies or playing video games or editing videos or folk-rock singing/songwriting.
http://www.theflow.co.za