Scarlotte Will isn’t easy to write about – mostly cause I have no idea whether their name means something. Even geographically, they refused to be boxed in: They hail from Gauteng – that is, Randfontein, Pretoria, and Kempton Park. However, the four-piece alternative rock band have been working hard to Continue Reading
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Tim Hendricks: Contemplating Change, genre, and limitations
It’ll be easy to call Tim Hendricks’ new album, Contemplating Change, a pop record. But that’s not necessarily true, or fair. It has a distinct, easy-going sonic quality that places it somewhere between soft rock and pop, but ends up comfortably standing out between adult contemporary albums, while adding measures Continue Reading
Janis: Little Girl Blue – The Joplin Doc
“Janis was fearless with her pain and with her truth.” The first trailer for Janis: Little Girl Blue is out. This documentary feature, directed by Amy Berg (of Deliver us from Evil previously), recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. The biography of Janis Joplin (a troubled and misunderstood rock Continue Reading
Chris Cornell covers Prince/Sinéad O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U
Everyone knows Sinéad O’Connor‘s version of Nothing Compares 2 U. It’s one of those familiar tunes that you’ve heard in so many movies, elevators, etc. It’s a very famous song and recording, although it’s generally not known that the song was originally penned by Prince to be performed by The Family. But you’ve Continue Reading
Dis Bittereinder se basdrom vir die wen: Dans tot die Dood
Van my gunsteling dele van Bittereinder se vorige album was verwysings na die dood en vergaan. Spesifiek die gedagtes van ouer word in Jou Tyd Sal Kom en aanvaarding van die dood in Doodsberig. ‘n Jaar later reik Bittereinder hul vierde plaat, Dans tot die Dood, uit – en soos die titel insinueer is Continue Reading
Sam Smith releases Spectre Theme song “Writing’s on the Wall”
Releasing “Writing’s on the wall”, Sam Smith is now the first British male solo singer of a James Bond theme song since 1965. Stream the song’s debut on Britain’s Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw here. Writing’s on the Wall was co-written by Smith and fellow Grammy Award winner Jimmy Nape. “It’s the Continue Reading
The Blood Brothers unite to tell us what People Gotta Know
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 Continue Reading
Bittereinder surprises with Hartseer Gangster
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.
Van Coke Kartel’s Energie EP proves they can rock other material too
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 Continue Reading
Shortstraw – Say Anything music video
Remember that time you were in an American High School and fell in love for the first time but then things didn’t work out because your life is a romantic comedy? Or maybe a horror movie? Shortstraw released a new music video, for the track Say Anything of their latest album Continue Reading