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Midnight Hubris: Sewing room scenes to a thriving music career

March 24, 2023 No Comments

Miguel Da Silva, also known as Midnight Hubris, is a rising star in Cape Town’s music scene. The 22-year-old musician, producer, and artist released his debut album, SIRBUH, at the end of 2022, which has been well-received by audiences and critics alike. Miguel’s music is an eclectic mix of genres and styles, reflecting his wide-ranging taste and creative vision. He has new music coming out this year, which promises to push boundaries even further, and is also hosting an event called House of Hubris on 24 March at House of Artezian, which seeks to bring fresh, exciting sounds to the city’s electronic scene.

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Homies event in Cape Town to bring heart and music together for a good cause

March 22, 2023 No Comments

Homies – Where The Heart Is (Homies) is a one-day event that is set to take place in Woodstock, Cape Town, on 25 March and aims to raise funds for the Woodside Special Care Centre. The event promises to be a fun-filled day of great music, art, delicious food and drinks, and activities for attendees of all ages.

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Scintilla fights fire with Fables

March 10, 2023 3 Comments

Breaking into the RnB and hip-hop space is a challenging task alone. Now, add bursting on to this male-dominated scene as a solo-female musician — the battle increases tenfold. Local songstress Scintilla, however, breaks down how to establish yourself in the industry with ease. This multifaceted musician unpacks her journey of setting goals, setting boundaries, setting yourself up for success in the face of adversity, and remaining authentic in the process.

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Giuliette Price racks up main character moments

March 1, 2023 No Comments

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Giuliette Price is a Cape Town-based vocalist and songwriter who has wasted little time since their move from Johannesburg in 2021. Since then, they’ve played on stages with names on the level of Kujenga, MOONGA K. and Alice Phoebe Lou.

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Local indie band, Hartleyvale, is having fun and taking names

February 16, 2023 2 Comments

The Cape Town-based slacker-jazz indie rock four-piece, Hartleyvale, was formed when its members met while studying jazz at the South African College of Music (SACM) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). They describe their sound as “intuitive, with divine guidance from our varied influences”.

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Your Guide to the Best Vinyl & Record Stores in Cape Town

February 6, 2023 5 Comments

We all know that there is something extra special about listening to an original vinyl record. Whether it be the superior quality of the sound, the cultural significance of a specific vinyl or even the longevity of a classic LP – nothing beats owning and listening to your own vinyl.

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Emmaleen and her strings bare their gothic blues soul

February 4, 2023 No Comments

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Namibian-born Emmaleen is a self-taught guitarist, banjo player and vocalist who has been gracing Cape Town with her gothic blues for the past several years. She has played on stages around the Mother City, including SurfaRosa, Evol, and The Armchair Theatre.

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Jean-Paul Britz makes an emotional entrance with sombre debut, Cold

January 28, 2023 1 Comment

Cold is the debut release from Cape Town-based musician Jean-Paul Britz, released in December 2022. The album’s eight tracks serve as a pensive meditation, with its experimental production choices resulting in a weighty, liquid soundscape.

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Barend van der Walt fine tuning Cape Town’s live music

January 22, 2023 No Comments

With a vast variety of musical acts constantly emerging from the Mother City, it is no secret that Cape Town is home to one of the world’s most electrifying live music scenes. However, this ever-evolving scene would be nothing without its sound engineers cooking up some magic behind the scenes.

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Stone Jets make the southern sun shine in the UK

January 21, 2023 No Comments

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Stone Jets are a now London-based musical duo who have turned a lucky Cape Town recording studio meetup into an international touring band. Since relocating in 2019, bassist and vocalist Given Nkanyane and guitarist Manfred Klose have played their smile-summoning, South African-flavoured tunes on stages across the UK and Europe.