If your music is getting airplay, streams, or gigs – but your bank account isn’t seeing the love – you’re not alone. Welcome to the maddening maze of South Africa’s music rights organisations: SAMRO, CAPASSO, and SAMPRA.
Imagine being in debt for a festival ticket. That’s the reality now; we’re buying vibes on lay-by and financing joy like it’s a washing…
You see the poster. You send it to your friend with a “This looks cool!” And then… nothing. No ticket bought, no commitment made.…
Every album is “a triumph.” Every gig “an unforgettable night.” If you read most music journalism today, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re living…
Walk into the basement of The Athletic Club & Social any night from a Wednesday to a Saturday, and you’ll find a crowd that…
South Africa’s alternative music scene is heating up as FREDDY L embarks on their Mother’s Calling tour, which kicked off at the start of…
The South African cultural landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift as Afrikalt, an alternative Afrikaans music and art collective, continues its…
Cape Town’s rising star, Alex Biaya, continues to expand his sonic landscape with the release of his latest single, Midnight Serenade. Released on 23…
Australian prog-metal outfit Caligula’s Horse will be hitting Stellenbosch and Johannesburg this weekend as part of their international 2024 tour. Long-time locals Deity’s Muse…