[Aflos take shots with the crowd at The Daisy Jones Bar in May. PHOTO: Wilné van Rooyen]
Since 2019, Aflos have been leaving a long trail of hungover mornings, lost voices and vaguely remembered nights in their wake. These pillars of the Stellenbosch nightlife have never failed to deliver unashamedly student-centred rock with a sense of humour and irresistible live energy.
Trying to describe the dynamic four-piece Yndian Mynah is a troublesome task. This instrumental band’s departure from the conventional rock sound and adoption of…
[Bam Bam Brown and The Wild Professors jamming it out at The House of Machines. PHOTO: Vanartist] South African musician, Bam Bam Brown, has…
[Angie oeh crowd surfing at Liefde By Die Dam 2022. PHOTO: Wayde Flowerday] When talking about the Afrikaans rap scene, few are making waves…
Internet Girl is the product of a generation raised online. This unique group wears these digital roots on their sleeves — when they’re wearing…
An innate storytelling ability and effortless delivery over organic instrumentals are the hallmarks of Cape Town-based rapper Luukhanyo. The anticipation for his upcoming project…
Enchanting vocals, effortless style and fearlessness — are a few words that come to mind when trying to describe the Cape Town-based singer-songwriter, Luh’ra.…
The undeniable vocals, instrumental skill, eccentric aesthetic, and poetic lyricism of Ellenie Eloff make one reminisce about icons such as Karen O, Kathleen Hanna, and Carrie Brownstein.
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing Cape Town’s local band Face Jackson perform live, you’ll know that their brilliant instrumentals, great vocals, and overall groovy vibe make this band an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the release of their self-titled debut EP on 24 September, this same experience is now available to you, in the comfort of your home.
Designer and entrepreneur Jaro Conradie created the one-of-a-kind clothing brand OTZ Home for the fashion-forward individual. It is instantly recognisable thanks to its signature bold colours, statement pieces, unexpected lettering, customised puffer jackets, and accented denim pieces. As a designer, establishing a standout brand in the South African fashion industry is no easy feat. Fortunately, we were able to talk to Jaro about his experiences and challenges as a local designer, his sources of inspiration, and his future plans for OTZ Home.
