There’s an immediate clarity to NANI?!‘s latest EP, Everyone’s Lookin’ At Me, before a single note is played. The artwork is striking and memorable, the kind of cover that feels intentional rather than decorative. It sets the tone well for what follows: an EP that’s energetic, messy by design, and more interested in feeling than finesse.
It’s not easy to go back. Especially when “back” isn’t a place but a version of yourself you’ve outgrown. For bassist and composer Benjamin…
These days, too many events feel designed for people who drift in, snap a few photos, and leave before the night really begins. The…
In recent years, many musicians and fans have questioned whether jazz still carries the same political charge it once did. For Cape Town’s seven-piece…
A few years ago, landing a track on RapCaviar was akin to winning the lottery. Today, the same placement feels closer to a consolation…
By the time the last question was asked last Saturday afternoon, you could feel it: nobody wanted to leave. In a city where meaningful…
It’s tempting to start this piece with “despite the odds” or “against the grain.” But let’s not. Because here’s the truth: femme-presenting artists in…
It was a simple question, but the answer sparked a storm. When DJ Speedsta asked Cape Town-born rapper K.Keed to freestyle live on his…
The first thing I saw was a pink drink and a pile of scavenger hunt cards. Not the usual start to a Cape Town…
