Released in July 2022, Luh’ra’s sophomore EP Nice showed off a versatile indie-soul sound, full of cymbals, sunny brass, and tender vocals. To celebrate the anniversary of its release, producer and DJ, blaqkongo, offers up a bouncy electronic reimagining of the single ‘Give It All’.
Canadian South African artist, Ashcoustics, has recently released her debut EP, No More, on 28 April, captivating listeners with her unique blend of pop, rock, alternative, country, and folk. With deeply personal lyrics that touch on themes of self-acceptance and empowerment, Ashcoustics aims to inspire strength, hope, and kindness in a lonely world. She shares her creative process, influences, and the journey that led her to this point in her career.
The winter chill has settled upon the Cape, but fear not, music lovers and animal enthusiasts! We’ve got just the remedy to warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. Get ready to wag your tail at the incredible Woofstock Volume 3 at The Armchair Theatre in Observatory on 29 and 30 July.
Born and raised amidst the outskirts of Joburg, the now Cape Town-based artist Bahbah, otherwise known as Bahbahroo, has quietly been producing some of the most refreshingly effortless and earnest music amongst the city’s creative landscape. Alongside his musical pursuits, Bahbah has played a pivotal role in cultivating platforms and spaces in which up-and-coming musicians and creators alike are afforded a means of sharing alternative and independent art.
King Kind is a versatile funk rock group that has been making themselves a regular name on event posters around Stellenbosch and Cape Town. This month marks two years since the band’s inaugural performance at the first And I market in May of 2021. Since then, they’ve been steadily crossing stages off their to-do list, performing at events like Foul Play and the Baked Shakespeare market.
Jeannie Arnott is a Cape Town-based singer-songwriter who recently released her debut single Home through The Good Times Co. Her music is a blend of pop and acoustic music that touches on themes of loss, connection, and the overall human experience.
Need to get something off your chest?
Good news. Somewhere in the Cape Town night, TOUGHGUY is turning a dimly-lit stage into a smoke-filled confessional. Neck-deep in churning fuzz, Sihle Mhkize is shouting his sweat-soaked demons out into the void. He’s pushing his way through writhing bodies and emerging beside you, mic outstretched. It’s time to join in.
Humewood is a relaxing 15-minute stretch on a waterbed of strings and keys. The set of six tracks is the second EP by Cape Town’s Courtsyde, who started releasing music in 2021. Their work has ranged from melting lo-fi and sparkling synths to more driven numbers that foreground the percussion. But across the board, the songs are smooth as peanut butter with a sound that’s equally vicious.
The Late Night Bites is a newly minted duo blending indie pop, jazz, and psychedelic rock into a cohesive live-looping performance. Their music reinvisions the solo work of singer-songwriter and pianist, Fay Lamour, with the help of multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ryan Stopforth.
Seth Grey is a Cape Town-based artist whose warm, nostalgic, and smooth sound reflects his appreciation of old-school RnB and soul. His music is a breath of fresh air, combining mature and modern components to create a one-of-a-kind listening experience. Seth’s passion for music has taken him to various locations across Cape Town, and it’s his exceptional talent as a solo performer which distinguishes him from the rest.
With the singles ‘O.S.L’ and ‘U Say’ out now, there is a great deal of excitement and curiosity for what else this multifaceted artist has up his sleeve.
