I thoroughly enjoyed Critical As Water – Jeremy Loops’ latest album. Most of the songs find you bobbing your head along without even realizing it. I really can’t find much to criticize about this album. It might be my own musical tastes creeping in, but I’m picking up a few Continue Reading
Die vloek van vrees: ‘n Gesprek met Hanneke Schutte
Hanneke Schutte was ‘n kind vol vrese. “Ek was só bang gewees toe ek klein was. Ek was regtig bang vir álles. My pa-hulle het nie geweet wat om met my te doen nie. Ek kon nie eens in die gang afloop in die aand nie, ek moes hardloop — Continue Reading
Mieliepop Q&A: Hello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful has been stunning audiences for a couple of years now with their 80s-inspired mostly-instrumental synth-pop. Starting out as a solo studio project by relative all-rounder musician Matthieu Auriacombe (Beach Party, Kidofdoom, and now also Van Pletzen), Hello Beautiful has evolved into a full band – and that’s how Continue Reading
Why The Gruuv: The Lectric Monks talk about debut EP The Six
Have you heard of Tarantino Funk ‘n Roll Groove? Well if you haven’t you are in for an upbeat fun-loving treat! The Lectric Monks are finally releasing their EP for us to enjoy at home. For those of you that haven’t seen them live at one of their many shows, Continue Reading
Perfection Kills, but Dan Patlansky lives
Dan Patlansky’s latest album, Perfection Kills, debuted in February, and he’s preparing for a South African tour later this month. We asked him a couple of questions about the album, trading Bellville studios in for working closer to home, and overbearing mothers.
Tresor: Ain’t no party like a PTA Party
Oh boy! Car guard turned pop musician Tresor is playing at Park Acoustics this Sunday! To celebrate, I asked him a couple of questions without mentioning his oft-reported rags-to-riches story…
The Flow Chats 011: Peach van Pletzen
Peach van Pletzen is die ou agter Yesterday’s Pupil, een van die ouens agter die lessenaar by Bittereinder shows, en nou die frontman van ‘n nuwe band, Van Pletzen, wat hy begin het saam met Matthieu Auriacombe (van Hello Beautiful, Kidofdoom & Beach Party). Content hosted by iono.fm Hierdie podcast Continue Reading
Mieliepop Q&A: Wolfgang Marrow
Wolfgang Marrow is a swampy blues band originally from Bloemfontein, but recently relocated to Johannesburg. They’re booked to appear at Mieliepop this year, and their Southern American-inspired music represents an important part in the festival’s diversity. We asked them a series of “A or B” questions to see if we Continue Reading
Henosis: Kings of Improg explores “oneness” in instrumental rock
When it comes to rock ‘n roll there are certain groups that have left permanent marks, whether it was in the Hall of Fame or simply just on our hearts. Either way, we cannot ignore the major impact that the genre has made on previous generations and those still to Continue Reading
Q&A: Adelle Nqeto on returning home to Park Acoustics
Adelle Nqeto is one of the most exciting local folk artists around at the moment. When her previous band, came to its conclusion, she branched off with a solo career that has just gone from strength to strength. She’s a regular sight at festivals and events all over the country, Continue Reading