[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.
With his long unshorn hair and calm demeanour, Josh O’Bree, originally from Port Elizabeth, entered the Cape Town live music scene like a zen…
With a band name like Karel Bester en die Kraaines Band (Die Kraaines) and a self-described genre like “psychedelic boere-punk,” you are here to flip the script. Karel Bester, frontman of this up-and-coming four-piece Afrikaans rock band, sat down with us to talk about his musical journey and how it led him to the formation of Die Kraaines.
The South African psychedelic rock scene applauds their new it-boys: Moskitos. If you have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing this electrifying trio live, we suggest you add it to your bucket list — they are truly a wonder to behold. Garage rock, blues and funk are a few influences which make up this dynamic three-piece.