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The big rock festival of love at Die Dam

2019-09-30T11:36:00.003+01:00

The popular annual Liefde by die Dam concert at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg, is now also becoming a regular event on the Western Cape Festival Calendar. Liefde by die Dam, named after Valiant Swart's famous hit song with the same name, strives to serve as a platform to showcase the best local music. The program features music for young and old, which makes it an ideal day out with your family or friends. The concert takes place 16 November.

Eight top South African artists and bands will be performing on a fabulous stage in a lovely picnic-style setting. This stellar line- up includes Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Early B, Arno Carstens, Majozi, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Snotkop and Loki Rothman.

The artists on the line- up have exciting things in the pipeline. We checked in with some of them to hear what people can expect from their set Liefde by die Dam and how they feel about spreading some good Liefde- vibes: Loki Rothman will be releasing a new album later this year. “I usually play solo, but I will be performing with a band at the concert. This is a new direction for my music and show. I cant`t wait!” Karlien van Jaarsveld and Die Heuwels Fantasties will also be performing some of their new tracks. Majozi is looking forward to be back on the Liefde stage: “People can expect to sing along to all my favorite songs with me. Let`s have a good time! Be kind, put other people before yourself and think before you speak. I always like using this quote from Quincy Jones: “Never be a better musician than you are a person.” Arno Carstens will mostly be performing songs from his award-winning album “DieAandblom13”, as well as some other familiar tunes. This is his first show at Liefde by die Dam. When asked about how to spread a bit more love? Carstens answers: “Focus on the feelings of others, dig deep and Smile!”

The popular comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be the MC for the day. His take on how to spread more joy is: “REPLY to your Whatsapps! Whether it is your girlfriend or your mother, it is just plain rude to leave people with two blue ticks and a broken heart.”

A concert with a phenomenal line up that also aims to pay some love forward. The Liefde by die Dam event has teamed up with Liefde Wen https://liefdewen.co.za/ for the past three years to collect blankets for the less privileged after the concerts. Bring your own picnic blanket and leave it behind at the end of the day. The Liefde Wen team will make sure that the blankets find new homes where needed.”

Pierre Greeff (Die Heuwels Fantasties), one of the organisers of the event, says: “Our recent concert at Emmarentia Dam was attended by 12 000 people. What a vibe! And everything ran smoothly on the day. Meerendal with the beautiful winelands and mountains as backdrop is the perfect venue for our Cape Town show. This year there will be more space and an efficient bar. Come and join us for a lekker party!”

For your day out at the dam there will be a delicious range of South Africa’s best artisan food traders. You can also bring your own picnic baskets.

Tickets: https://www.howler.co.za/lbddcpt19

General: R195
Kids 3-12: R75
Kids under 3 Free entry.

Jeri Silverman Drops Her Latest Single, “Fall For This” And Writes Note To Self: Don’t Get Burned

2019-09-30T10:35:00.003+01:00

“Fall For This,” the new single from ambient indie folk artist Jeri Silverman, grips an emotional tug of war with shaky hands. Hands burned from being in a toxic relationship, yet still holding on. Echoing chambers of synth linger in the background of a vividly haunting wave of electric guitar, weaving slowly around each other as Silverman’s deep vocals piece together the splinters of love’s past. “Fall For This” is out now across all digital platforms.

“Fall For This” was written as a warning 'note-to-self' amid a fiery romance - the kind you know you need to leave but can't. It bathes in the cold waters of heartbreak but floats just high enough above the surface to not sink completely. Gentle in tempo, the single slowly creeps its way around the layers of tension that hover amidst a destructive relationship. Sharp, crisp drums cut that tension with each beat while Silverman calls out to her inner self, begging to not go back into the burning building. “Fall For This” oozes with sultry hesitation and sways between the crossroads where love is both traumatic and irresistible.

Jeri’s music is darkly self-reflective folk-pop that’s both moving and uplifting. The South African-born singer developed her visceral writing style amidst the hustle of living in New York City, writing deep into the heart of sleepless nights.

Her “bright surfaces and conflicted interiors” (Bernard Zuel, Fairfax Media) stirs listeners into the heart of their own longing and fears. She has played Garden State Festival in Cape Town with Laura Burhenn (The Mynabirds), Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio) and Dave Depper (Death Cab for Cutie). Her first two records, Leaflike (2014) and Dear Life (2018), received wide critical acclaim, national airplay across the US and South Africa, and iTunes playlisting. Recorded during a visit back to New York City with the producer of her previous album, Katie Buchanan, her two upcoming singles, “Come Undone” and “Fall For This” are out for release in 2019.

Oshri releases his brand new single and music video for 'Focused

2019-09-30T10:31:00.002+01:00

South Africa’s very own resident Oshri, who is also based in Los Angeles, is more Focused than ever to make it big internationally, with him currently focusing on a variety of projects in South Africa, LA and Israel in order to achieve this, before taking on the rest of the world. It is therefore no wonder that his latest single which was just released - a collaboration with local artist Kash - is called just that…Focused.

The way Focused was written is as fascinating as the song itself. As a star on the brink of breaking through all the barriers to make it as one of the top names in the industry internationally, Oshri had two teams working simultaneously on songs in two different studios, and he would continuously move between the two. He adds: “The group working on Focused already had a killer track going and asked me about where I was at as a person. I told them that I just felt incredibly focused and have goals I want to achieve and that’s all I care about. Prior to this I was spending a lot of time with friends and going out a lot in order to network, as that was the impression of Los Angeles that others gave me of how one would go about in order to make it. Later on I realised that this was just complete nonsense, and I have to make it happen myself and not depend on meeting the ‘right people’. So I became very focused, as it’s so easy to become distracted and get involved in a lot of things, which takes up all your time and attention, resulting in you not really achieving anything.”

But what is the message behind Focused for Oshri’s existing and growing fanbase? He replies: “No matter what you want to achieve in your own life, focus on your dreams and do so without getting off course. It might appear to others that you are selfish and doing your own thing, but you can’t be available to everyone all the time at the cost of yourself and your ideals. At the end of the day it’s your life and you have to live with what you achieved and want out of this one opportunity you’re given while alive. And the only way to get it, is to remain focused.”

Based on Oshri being so focused is exactly what sets this song apart from his previous releases, as he shares. “The song is far more aggressive that anything I’ve ever released and that’s where I’m at in life as I’m just going for what I believe in and what I know is right and I’m not going to let anyone stop me.” Stylistically, Oshri is showcasing more Middle Eastern flavours with Focused and even incorporating some traditional Hebrew words in the bridge of the song, where he is basically singing about being focused in ancient Hebrew, which is just one of the many highlights of the song fans will experience.

A very unexpected collaboration with Kash

Collaborating with Kash on the song, with two voices that could not possibly complement each other better, one might expect that it was planned ahead of time for the two talented artists to work together on this soon to be hit. But not so, as Oshri reveals: “My publisher, John Fishlock, played me a couple of tracks that Kash wrote. I liked his urban style and he was initially only brought in as a songwriter. But he had these great ideas and then he went in and recorded this brilliant verse. I was so blown away by what I heard that I couldn’t possibly get myself not to keep him on the track. In fact, what you hear on the song, is that very same original recording Kash did during these writing sessions.”

Working with Kash was a mind-blowing experience for Oshri, who states: “On social media he looks like this really tough and rough guy, but in real life he is so nice and sweet and just the best guy ever. He was so grateful for everything and surprisingly very shy too. When it comes to songwriting, you need to have that connection and chemistry with someone that can’t be forced, but just magically happens sometimes no matter how different you are from one another as individuals. And that’s what happend with Kash and I. It was an unexpected, but great experience!, and the end result showcases it beautifully”

A music video shoot inspired at the very last minute

It was during a photo shoot that Oshri and Kash did with some top photographers in incredible, exotic locations around Cape Town, including some sets that looks like the duo are starring in a multi-million blockbuster film, that the team decided there and then to shoot a music video as well. “We all called in friends that we knew were at the top of their game to be part of it, which was filmed by Mike Stephens, Mousa Sow and Danielle Gabriel.”

“The scenes where Kash and I are battling it out through martial arts is pretty much a metaphor for the fight that we as artists face in our own lives. Although it appears in the music video that the martial arts’ shots must have taken weeks to choreograph, it actually just happened on the spot and was complete free-styling. This experience is actually typically me - I like to make things happen immediately when inspiration hits,” Oshri passionately recalls.

As a child, Oshri was trained extensively in martial arts, specifically Krav Maga, which is clearly why it appears so professional and rehearsed in the final video, which can be viewed HERE.

Oshri is clearly defines the meaning of focused as more exciting projects are in the pipeline

Apart from some future hits already completed and ready to be released, Oshri is also working on a live show that he says is going to be unlike anything people will expect or have experienced before. He is however very secretive currently about what it will all entail, although his enthusiasm about it is unmistakable, until the official release is made soon. And yes, a South African tour is also in the pipeline for Oshri. But for now, fans will have to wait patiently and in the meantime enjoy releases like Focused which puts Oshri on an entire new level than what he has ever been before.

With his close ties to South Africa, Oshri signed with Gallo Record Company during the last couple of months. “It was just the best decision ever. I fell in love with the head of Gallo, Rob Cowling, as a person, on top of the fact that he has one of the best business and creative minds in the industry. He is willing to take risks and not follow the trends, but actually create them. The Gallo team together with my team from Ian Bredenkamp Media are working closely together as one and taking things to a much greater scale with what they are planning. Big things are in the pipeline and I’m as excited as I’m focused,” Oshri enthuses.

Focused the single, which will appear on an EP with the same name set to be released early next year, is now available on all popular digital platforms - http://africori.to/oshrifocused.

Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest - In cinemas worldwide - One night only - November 21

2019-09-30T10:26:00.000+01:00

Across 2017/2018 Depeche Mode embarked on their Global Spirit Tour, in which they performed to more than 3 million fans at 115 shows across the globe. This new visually-striking film, directed by award-winning filmmaker and longtime artistic collaborator Anton Corbijn, captures the energy and spectacle of the band’s performance from the tour along with a deeper look into how their music and shows have been woven into the fabric of their fans’ lives.

Through the deeply emotional stories of six special Depeche Mode fans, the film shows not only how and why the band’s popularity and relevance has continued to grow over the course of their career, but provides a unique look into music’s incredible power to build communities, enable people to overcome adversity, and create connections across the boundaries of language, location, gender, age, and circumstance. Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest weaves together exhilarating musical performances, filmed at the final shows of the Global Spirit Tour in Berlin’s famed Waldbühne (“Forest Stage”), with intimate documentary footage filmed in fans’ hometowns across the globe.

They’re back! Pet Shop Boys unveil ‘Dreamland’, a brand new single featuring Years & Years

2019-09-18T12:37:00.002+01:00

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring Years & Years. The single was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant with Olly Alexander who also duets with Neil Tennant on the track. The song was written in London and produced by Stuart Price at Hansa Studios in Berlin and The Record Plant in Los Angeles. The single is the first new music by Pet Shop Boys since their acclaimed ‘Agenda’ EP, released in February, and the first piece of music to be released from their forthcoming new studio album.

On 15 September PSB headlined the BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park concert in London, their only UK show this year. Musik, the cabaret show starring Frances Barber, written by Jonathan Harvey with six songs by Tennant and Lowe, recently had a critically-acclaimed, sold-out run in Edinburgh before transferring to London for five further performances. The Jonathan Harvey/Pet Shop Boys musical Closer to Heaven was also revived for two months this summer at the Above The Stag theatre in Vauxhall, attracting sold-out audiences every night. Tennant and Lowe have also written music for a stage version of Hanif Kureishi’s My Beautiful Laundrette which premieres at the Leicester Curve theatre later this month.

Pet Shop Boys commented: “We have had a busy year finishing our new album with Stuart Price and writing songs for Musik and My Beautiful Laundrette. We’ve also toured the Far East and are looking forward to bringing our biggest hits together in a new tour next year. It’s so exciting that our new single is a collaboration with Years & Years, one of the most original and successful bands to emerge this decade, and we really enjoyed writing and recording it with Olly Alexander.”

Pet Shop Boys have recently completed work on their latest studio album – the third part of a Stuart Price-produced trilogy which started with ‘Electric’ in 2013 and continued with ‘Super’ in 2016. The album will be released 24 January. Further details to follow.

HOT SONG OF THE DAY! Die Heuwels Fantasties new single: ‘Jy Stel my Teleur’

2019-09-17T08:24:00.001+01:00

OUR VERDICT: A beautifully crafted rock ballad with gripping lyrics and a haunting chorus. In a nutshell, absolutely brilliant!

Finally my one of my favourite local bands returns with a hot new tune! It`s been ten years since Die Heuwels Fantasties launched their self- titled debut album which instantly established them as one of South Africa`s most popular alternative bands. Over the years there have been many radio hits, prestigious awards and thousands of loyal fans. Even though they have not released any new music in the past two years, DHF songs and videos have become part of the daily SA music culture.

Last year the fourth single from their 2017 album ‘Okay!’ titled ‘Niks en Nêrens’, topped national charts and became a major hit for the band. Pierre Greeff says that they were bowled over by the fact that the track did so well: “It was totally unexpected. This single was released a year after the album came out. It feels amazing when in moments like this, it sinks in that people resonate with our vibe and our songs.”

In the meantime, DHF launched a studio headed up by Fred den Hartog and life went on. On how things are rolling out now, Hunter Kennedy says: “ I think boredom set in for us. We felt that it was time to write new music. The band spent time together in a ‘windgat’ house in Yzerfontein a while back. Getting away from it all is always good breeding ground for new ideas. We were keen to write some classic songs. Whatever that means. The single “Jy Stel my Teleur” came together in a very short period of time. It felt as if the creative channels were open that day and the next thing, the song was just there. Boom! In hindsight, I find the theme very interesting. It started out as a bit of a ‘tongue in the cheek’ track, but turned out to also be a revelation in terms of an introspective train of thought that was initially hard to pen down. From something that my wife says to me regularly to the first step of self-forgiveness. We all deal with disappointment on a daily basis. There are so many things that can let us down. We don’t see things as they are, but as we are.”

‘Jy Stel my Teleur’ is the first single from a full length album that will be released soon. The album was recorded at Sunset Recording Studios in Stellenbosch by Jürgen von Wechmar, who also mixed the final version of ‘Jy Stel my Teleur’. Greeff says: “It was awesome to record our new album in the scenic setting on a farm at the foot of the Boland mountains. Sunset is our favourite studio in the world and Jürgen is the best!”

What makes this track different to any of DHF`s previous song-releases, is that Hunter and Fred each sing some of the verses and Pierre the chorus. Greeff explains: “The multiple vocals on the track came together naturally.” He laughs: “ We had to convince Fred to do his bit though. But yes, in terms of the train of thought of the lyrics, it seemed appropriate to almost sing it like a conversation between the three of us.”

The video of ‘Jy Stel my Teleur’ is a composition of images that were filmed at Sunset Recording Studios during the recording of the album, as well as some footage of Die Heuwels` set at Liefde by die Dam, Johannesburg in August this year. “ We worked with Hardus van Deventer, a good friend of ours who is a brilliant director, as well as photographer André Badenhorst to make this video. They were ‘flies on the wall’ during the recording process” says Greeff. “We are very happy with how the video turned out. It is exactly what we had in mind in terms of the mood of the song.”

Charlie Puth hits spot on with his new track, Mother

2019-09-16T14:35:00.002+01:00

Charlie Puth has unveiled his second new release of the year, “Mother”, and it's brilliant! Playful and up-tempo, “Mother” fuses flirtatious lyrics with an addictively galloping and mesmerizing beat. Penned and produced by Puth alongside Andrew Watt, Louis Bell & Ryan Tedder, the track follows last month’s release of “I Warned Myself” which was deemed “sensational” and “classic Puth in every regard” by The FADER, in addition to boasting over 19 million streams and 14 million video views.

“Mother” and “I Warned Myself” mark the first new releases from Puth since his 2018 GRAMMY nominated sophomore album Voicenotes. Debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200, the album received an RIAA gold certification within four days of release and claims over 3.2 billion of Puth’s collective 7 billion global streams via 4x-platinum #1 Top 40 smash “Attention,” platinum follow-up “How Long” & gold certified singles “The Way I Am” and “Done For Me.” The album was supported by Puth’s widely successful headline Voicenotes Tour, which saw sold-out shows across North America and Asia.

Puth fully exploded onto the music scene in 2015 as the songwriter, producer and featured vocalist on Wiz Khalifa’s 3x-GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominated single “See You Again.” One of the decade’s biggest releases, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks, became the best-selling song of the year, and boasts a diamond RIAA certification. Soon after followed the release of Puth’s debut platinum certified album Nine Track Mind, which included 4x-platinum hits “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and “One Call Away” and 3x-platinum “Marvin Gaye.”

Having quickly proven to be one of music’s most in-demand collaborators, Puth has lent his songwriting and production talent to artists such as Katy Perry (“Small Talk”), 5 Seconds of Summer (“Easier”), Maroon 5 (“Lips On You”), Michael Bublé (“Love You Anymore”) and more.

HOT SINGLE! Amanda Black releases new single, Egoli

2019-09-16T14:20:00.001+01:00

After the success of her cathartic single Thandwa Ndim, multiple award winning singer, songwriter and performer, Amanda Black, is ready to usher in the warm weather with her new single Egoli. This is the second single off of her upcoming sophomore album, POWER, due for release on 25 October. Egoli, not only demonstrates her creative growth and musical evolution, but it will resonate with many who have trekked to Johannesburg to pursue their dreams.

Egoli sees Amanda using her radiantly expressive voice to paint a picture of the age-old rite of passage many South Africans have undergone of moving away from their place of birth to pursue their dreams in the City of Gold. Loved by her fans for telling authentic coming-of-age African stories through songs, Amanda narrates her story with captivating lyrics and melodies.

Having grown up in the Eastern Cape singing in church, Amanda never imagined it would all be plain sailing after she boarded a Greyhound bus to chase her dream in Johannesburg.

“The music industry is not what it looks like from the outside, becoming a singer is not what you imagine. It’s a lot harder and a lot deeper. There was a part of me that thought maybe music should just be a hobby – that I should just return to that happy place where I play my music and sing, for myself, my family and my community and it feels good,” said Amanda.

With a renewed sense of creativity propelling her, Amanda embarked on the process of making her sophomore album, POWER which will be released under her new label, Afro Rockstar, in partnership with Sony Music.

When it came to giving her second album a title, Amanda didn’t hesitate. She’d written a song that captured her decision to reclaim her own power as a performer, songwriter, artist and member of South Africa’s creative economy. Amanda instinctively knew this was the song that would provide the perfect umbrella for the album’s lyrical themes; that this piece of music would potently convey the underpinning message of her new work. The song was simply titled POWER.

POWER TO THE LADIES! Matinino - Re-releases anthem to encourage the dawn of a new era and the rise of powerful womxn

2019-09-16T13:54:00.000+01:00

Its message, more important now than ever before.

Following the recent events in the country that has awakened the public in South Africa and elsewhere in the world to the state of emergency that the horrific level of violence against women and children has reached, the riveting survivor stories and messages of hope have now become an integral part of keeping the conversation going in the revolution led by women for women everywhere. One such message of hope and inspiration is being re-released now. The song and lyric video created by Matinino titled WOMAN, is a message intended to remind women of their incredible strength, perseverance and courage. It speaks of how women will no longer be silenced, their tales of violations and struggles no longer hidden away and the truth be told. It reminds every woman that they are part of something bigger and that no one is alone. The time to speak up is now. The time to not only move, but even become mountains has arrived. As stated in one of the lines in WOMAN: Expose it all. #AmINext

HOT SONG! New Single - WOLF AT NIGHT - a Female Afro-Pop Anthem by Slow Jack and Tatenda wekwaTenzi

2019-09-16T13:32:00.000+01:00

'And never will I take it slow,

I'll give it more and more

I won't give up…

Cause I'm a womxn on a roll."

“WOLF AT NIGHT” was recorded in June 2019 and the release scheduled for September 10th. Early in September, wide-spread anger over violence against women and children erupted into a movement across South Africa. Next thing, van Tonder found herself to be part of a mass demonstration outside of Parliament in Cape Town on September 5th. Van Tonder says: “The energy was incredible. I felt our song come to life, less than a week before its release. We wanted the song to speak about the determination, drive, and power of the female life force through the woes and reality of women’s plight throughout history, and this was so powerfully expressed at the march as the womxn of South Africa came together.”

“I like this song because it talks about real issues that we're facing as womxn, physically and emotionally, but it also has this groovy beat.” says Tatenda wekwaTenzi. “Even if it's just 3 minutes, it's 3 minutes of healing where you can move freely to the sound of womxn who acknowledge your pain and uplift you at the same time.”

“Though the state of affairs in our city has us shaken to the core, the fear we feel every day is not something unique to the women of South Africa. The momentum of #metoo, and now the accountability and action we are demanding with #enoughisenough will be the legacy and of our female generation. We will not give up on changing our culture until our story, womxn's story, as victims of gender violence has been thrust into the annals of history and our sisters and daughters can live on more prosperous than we could have ever dreamed of as young womxn. With our song Wolf at Night, we hope to join countless other women in reclaiming our narrative as part of this movement." said Van Tonder.

Shona lyrics were written by Tatenda wekwaTenzi, and the English lyrics were written by Hannes Muller (Slow Jack) and Andrew McDermott (Various Roots) as an ode to the power & unstoppable life-force of their female partners-being fierce and assertive like a “a wolf at night”, with the unrelenting determination of being “a womxn on a roll.”

The writing and recording of “WOLF AT NIGHT” was made possible by Various Roots, an organization that funds projects by artists who create socially conscious works that encourage and inspire openness. They believe that diverse media helps more people to see themselves in other people and everything around them.

In the effort to replace bigotry with empathy, to live in Ubuntu, Various Roots operates charity-first fashion, publishes written content, activates artists and musicians, and hosts events to introduce people to ideas from people and places they least expect.

Various Roots met Malawian illustrator, Lambi Chibambo, at their Creatives Mashup Party in Cape Town. Inspired by her beautiful soul, and unique captivating, feminist artwork, they commissioned her to create a piece that exudes divine feminine energy.

To spread the power of this image, they installed it as a 20ft mural in the middle of New York City with the help of seasoned artist Lexi Bella. The mural was unveiled on 8 March, International Womxn’s Day.

They shared the image with two talented recording artists in Cape Town; Jayme van Tonder and Tatenda wekwaTenzi and asked if they would team up and create a song together, inspired by the illustration. The track exhibits the diverse range and electricity, yet organic vibration that could only hail from South Africa’s Rainbow Nation.

HOT CD! Taylor Swift's Lover is a masterpiece of personal and music freedom

2019-08-23T10:28:00.002+01:00

Finally TayTay has released her much anticipated 7^th studio album “Lover” and as seen online in pictures, it’s a fluffy up tempo CD which will gain her more fans than ever before. It’s quite the opposite from the darkish toned Redemption. ME was the first single to be released and gave us an indication what to expect from the new CD. It’s big moods with a touch of dreamy 80’s sounds with a dash of country thrown in for a good measure. It’s quite the opposite from the darkish toned Redemption. As Rolling Stone Magazine put it: “Lover is, fittingly, evolutionary rather than revolutionary. But nevertheless it feels like an epiphany: free and unhurried, governed by no one concept or outlook, it represents Swift at her most liberated, enjoying a bit of the freedom she won for her cohort.”

Taylor wrote 3 songs – “Lover,” “Cornelia Street,” and “Daylight” – and it’s beautiful. Cautious Clay and Sounwave join in on “London Boy.” The Dixie Chicks grace us with their presence on “Soon You’ll Get Better,” which is a monumental collab. TayTay is known for singing broken relationships and bad boys, which is luckily not the case on Lover, however, there are things Taylor does get mad about. A good chunk of the album is given up to statement songs, some of which are played for fun and anger, like the GLAAD-happy, homophobe-baiting “You Need to Calm Down.” An even more deceptively up-tempo tune, “The Man,” addresses how women suffer from sexism’s double standards when their power moves render them “a bitch, not a baller.” If she were a guy, Swift reckons, “I would be complex, I would be cool / They’d say I played the field before I found someone to commit to / And that would be okay for me do / Every conquest I had made would make me more of a boss to you / I’d be a fearless leader, I’d be an alpha type / When everyone believes you, what is that like?” My husband and I are besotted over You Need To Calm Down.

The message she delivers is powerful and fun. Love is Event Pop loaded with emotions and reads like a script for a blockbuster movie.

Must listen tracks (besides the already 3 released songs):

Paper Rings

I Think He Knows

Cruels Summer

Jeri Silverman has “Come Undone” to explore desire in a new way with her latest single

2019-08-23T09:34:00.002+01:00

Jeri Silverman (Credit: Gavin Goodman)

Jeri Silverman reveals her latest single “Come Undone” which is out across all digital platforms today. “Come Undone” celebrates a rekindling of the imagination. It explores the shadowy sides of our personality that we hide from the world and invites them out to play.

“Come Undone” wakes the imagination with jolts of electric, yet earthly current. The single’s snappy, danceable tempo also lingers in sensual darkness. A magnetic mixture of sounds creep and lure behind each corner before metamorphosing into bursts of sonic rhapsody. “Come Undone” explores the uninhabited concaves of the mind and gently pulls them forward to be expressed in the smoothness of a new rhythm of acceptance.

Based in New York for a few years and returning home to Cape Town, Silverman had to regroup and reflect on being back in SA. She says, “I went on a retreat and was finally beginning to ground my energy after the frenetic lifestyle of NYC. I found parts of myself that I had not seen in years and discovered a new tempo within me. I reflected on an unhealthy relationship, and realized that I needed to give my emotions a space to flourish and breathe.”

Between each passionate chorus, the single slows down to a more discrete, mellow stream, expressing the shifts of internal exploration Silverman encountered upon her return home. The dichotomy of holding emotions and desires deep inside, yet not feeling supported to express them is directly mirrored in the musical composition of “Come Undone”, as each sporadic element lingers in the twilight before finding their chance to burst free.

Ten City to perform in Joburg at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival

2019-08-22T07:47:00.000+01:00

The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival is mixing even more spice into their star-studded line-up by bringing our favourite Kalawa Jazmee Records’ artists to appear in their 25 Year Anniversary performance, as well as the international R&B and House trio Ten City to the Delicious Main Stage, to get the festive crowds up and jamming.

The famed food and music festival will see a record-breaking gathering of performers unite on the 21st and 22nd of September at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

To amplify this sensory indulgence and in celebration of Heritage Weekend, as well as their 25-year anniversary as a game-changing record label, Kalawa Jazmee Records will blow the crowd away with a pulsating selection of their most time-honoured acts. On Saturday 21st this iconic label, a pioneer in redefining the nation’s urban culture and who sparked the original explosion of Kwaito, House and Afropop, will present no less than 23 acts.

The bosses of “KJ Records”, Oskido, Mahoota, Spikiri and Mjokes will blast out indigenous house and kwaito rhythms along with their All-Stars including: DJ Zinhle, Thebe, Tamara Dey, Alaska, BOP, Vetkoek vs Mahoota, Don Laka, Winne Khumalo, T’zozo, Professor, Uhuru, Heavy K, Nokwazi, Dr Malinga, Character, Candy, Mafikizolo, and Busiswa, along with ground-breakers who paved the way for generations to come - Boom Shaka, Trompies and Bongo Maffin.

Ready to get their groove on, the international musical milestone from the US known as Ten City will grace the Delicious Main Stage with their funky grooves on Sunday 22nd, bringing old-school passion to the party. This sensational 90’s R&B and House vocal group was one of the main exponents in the development of Deep House, blending funk and thumping beats to create a sound previously unheard of, which turned the tables on the dance scene.

The trio’s well-known track “That’s the Way Love Is” hit number one on the US dance charts which shot them to even greater heights along with the singles "Devotion" and "Right Back to You". On stage live for the first time in South Africa and with the experience needed to stir up the crowds, Ten City has an irresistible style to get your mouth watering.

These great musos join Corinne Bailey Rae, Raphael Saadiq, Tiwa Savage, Ralf Gum All Stars, Shekhinah, Lira, and Shimza, Cassper Nyovest, and Ms Cosmo in Shimza’s House and many more at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival.

Nothing can compare to the pleasure of delectable food accompanied by the funk and flow of world-class music, so get ready to Feed Your Senses with a multitude of experiences designed to take the event to a new level.

The festival is one of the country’s best loved events of its kind and has been a major success over the years for families, festival goers and music fans of all ages.

The festival is in proud association with DStv who’ve been part of the Delicious story from the very beginning, and VISA, Engen, South African Airways, Jeep, Flight Centre, Red Bull, Johnnie Walker, Windhoek, Proudly South African and The Star who have helped to make it all happen.

Ticket prices range from R550 for a Delicious Early Bird General Access Day Pass, to R4370 for the Ambassador Luxury Suite Day Pass, allowing you access into different areas of the festival grounds.

The Delicious Early Bird General Access Pass
R550 per person per day
R900 per person for a weekend pass (Saturday & Sunday)
Includes the following:
See over 20 acclaimed local and international talent over the event day on the 2 official stages: The Delicious Main Stage, and the Red Bull presents the Delicious Dance Arena. NO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE PERMITTED INTO AREAS THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Persons under the age of 3 enter for free.

The Delicious Lounge
R1550 per person per day
R2880 per person for a weekend pass (Saturday & Sunday)
Includes the following:
10 hours of music, food, and entertainment with the added benefit of covered seating and sight of the Delicious Main Stage from the VIP Hospitality Terrace. Access the private VIP Cash Bar within the unit, and the designated Private VIP Toilets. NO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE VIP LOUNGE.

The Ambassador Luxury Suite
R4370 per person per day
R7820 per person full weekend
Includes the following:
Rub shoulders with the stars and esteemed guests at the festival's premium hospitality unit hosted by Lorna Maseko and Kenzhero. With your food, drink (excluding premium spirits), and entertainment sorted, you needn't want for anything on the event day. Enjoy a VIP experience done right with VIP Parking, covered lounge and patio seating areas, Private VIP Toilets, and unrivalled views of the Delicious Main Stage. NO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE VIP LOUNGE.

Sean Koch brings rhythm to the ebb and flow of life’s view with latest single “Your Mind Is A Picture”

2019-08-20T11:39:00.003+01:00

Sean Koch drops his latest single “Your Mind Is A Picture” taken from his recently released debut album with the same title.

Composed by Sean Koch along with fellow musician Shaun Cloete, the song interprets the endless and constant changing picture we are exposed to every day. From the experiences like, "it's painted with the rage, it's painted with heartache" to the more elevating "lights of the city, our amusement park to ride!" - the song is all about uplifting the listener while keeping the original acoustic sound and bringing in a deep groove bassline along with drifty vocal harmonies.

Growing up in Kommetije together with friends like Jeremy Loops and Alice Phoebe Lou, Koch spent most of his time surfing or with his guitar at secluded beaches, which is where he formed and developed the songs that have now comprised his debut album “Your Mind Is A Picture”. Have a listen to the album and get lost in it – https://linktr.ee/seankochmusic

With the new single released, Sean Koch is also on tour in Europe.

Koch is heading to Europe this week for a headline tour promoting his debut album “Your Mind Is A Picture” over the next 2 months. Koch and fellow band mates Shaun Cloete, Adrian Fowler (Drums) and Dean Bailey (Bass) kick off their European dates on Friday, August 23rd and head to Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic, UK, Italy, Austria, Netherlands and Belgium.

MUST WATCH! WONDERboom reveal the one-shot 1930’s cinema inspired music video for their latest single ‘Hell’

2019-08-20T11:35:00.004+01:00

Cito explains the idea behind the song, commenting “I wrote the music and lyrics for Hell one evening, while my wife was having a bath. It just came to me – all in ten minutes. A late friend of mine (and Martin Rocka drummer), Dave Clarke, used to have this classic comeback line when someone would tell him to go to hell. “Joke’s on you, bud. I’m already there”. The song lived through a rollercoaster journey of demos, treatments and recordings. I was originally going to save it for my solo project, but after an initial recording of it didn’t work, I ended up recording it with WONDERboom. The single was mixed by Adam Howard of Howard Audio, who also added his talent to the recording with the apocalyptic, heavenly piccolo trumpet towards the end of the track.”

The music video plays cleverly with the 1930’s cinema inspired treatment of the black & white silent movies of the era.

Filmed by Steve East and Mike Justin Kretschmann in one shot on location at Pieter Toerien’s theatre at Montecasino, Cito had a clear idea of what he wanted.

“Music video-wise, we also went through some ride to get to this result. But the final vision in my head of a one-shot, portrait-styled, theatrical performance became clearer and clearer. Steve and Mark approached me to shoot a video and they accepted my daring concept. A one-shot, no-edit take, with a 1930’s treatment on a theatre stage; as if the actress were performing a scene in a tragic play as ‘The Tragic Widow’. A daring concept that cannot be pulled off by anyone I know, other than the beautiful and seriously skilled actress, Angela Kilian.”

Co-director Steve East from Rockford Media really looked forward to making this video with Cito. "Mark and I have always been fascinated by the one-shot technique for music videos, and having done it once before, we are always looking for new opportunities to experiment with it. So, when Cito came up with the idea, we jumped on it. We love giving the viewer work to do, I suppose. We want them to fully engage in the video for the whole one shot and pick up on the visual clues along the way, like some sort of weird pseudo treasure hunt. To have such a wonderful talent like Angela pull the script off, what an absolute pleasure!"

The film crew had quite a challenge with the timing, lighting and capturing of one shot to cover the technical demands of the video, but it’s clear to see that the true pressure to make the video a success was in Angela’s performance. The risk paid off and her stellar performance has delivered a brilliant music video for “Hell”.

“She had to dig deep and portray the lyrics, as if they were her thoughts, through a dynamic journey - from subtle expression to full-out rage with raw vulnerability. The twist at the end with Angela performing to an empty theatre and taking her life, perfectly captured the message of the song. There are some lonely people out there who lose everything when that one person they love is no longer there. It was really special for me to tie in the theatre and I am really grateful for all the assistance and the usage of Pieter Toerien’s theatre at Montecasino. It turned out better than I’d imagined,” comments an elated Cito.

SIZZLING TUNE! The Voice SA Season 3 winner TASCHÉ, releases her first single - DIE EEN (The One)

2019-08-20T11:27:00.001+01:00

Throughout her participation on The Voice SA, Tasché blew South Africans away with her world class vocals and natural and gripping performances. Her The Voice SA #teamvancoke coach, Francois van Coke, immediately appreciated her talent and undertook to take her under his wing after the show ended.

This lead to Tasché recording her first original single, Die Een (The One) at Van Coke Studios in Cape Town with Hunter Kennedy (Die Heuwels Fantasties & Fokofpolisiekar) and Richard Onraet (Die Gevaar) as co-writers and Francois as co-producer.

“The experience of this recording this single was insane! The last time I was in studio was when I was 13 years old, so it was incredible to get behind the mic again and to sing how I want to sing, to do my own thing and to play around with everything we planned for this song. Richard Onraet helped me a lot with harmonies and it was great to work with everyone to record a cool song. I'm hooked now,” Tasché says.

Firsts:
Die Een is the first original song that Tasché has recorded. She turned 19 just before she was announced winner of The Voice SA Season 3, so this original recording is only the beginning.

“We are back at Van Coke Studios again next week to work on more original material. My EP will be released on 15 November, so there is a lot to be done in a short,” says Tasché.

It was also the first time Francois took the role as co-producer and also the first time that he produced a song.

“Tasché was very involved in the writing process of 'Die Een' and I'm very proud of that. I'm very glad to have been a part of this process. That's what I wanted to do since I saw her on The Voice and I wanted to help her in future as well. I'm happy to be a co-producer on this track. It's going to be a huge hit!” says Francois.

Two Door Cinema Club - BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS IN NEW VIDEO FOR “ONCE”

2019-08-20T11:22:00.001+01:00

Two Door Cinema Club have shared their new video for ‘Once’, taken from their critically acclaimed and third UK top 5 album, ‘False Alarm’. The video arrives ahead of a UK arena tour commencing this October, including London’s The O2 Arena - full list of dates below.

The video for ‘Once’ sees the Bangor trio cast as deadpan ventriloquists, competing for the limelight with ostentatious dummy versions of themselves, all in a satirical and hedonistic 70s showbiz setting.

‘Once’ music video directors Mathy & Fran said: "It was huge fun making this video! Knowing that the song was about narcissism in the Instagram age, we hit upon the idea of Ventriloquist dummies, which felt strangely relevant to the way we all act on social media - creating personas who speak for us, and live the lives we wish we had.

It was really enjoyable to imagine a world where Alex, Sam and Kevin are completely sidelined in favour of their celebrity dummies, and we had no idea they’d be such good puppeteers…until of course, they get to enact their revenge!"

Two Door Cinema Club will make a landmark return to London’s O2 Arena on October 11th with support from Tom Grennan. Dates through Cardiff, Hull and Plymouth, alongside multiple shows scheduled for O2 Academy Glasgow and O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, will see support from Sports Team, Bloxx and Fuzzy Sun.

The band’s first album released in full collaboration with Prolifica Inc, ‘False Alarm’ sees Two Door Cinema Club at their creative peak. Recorded in sessions between London and LA with producer Jacknife Lee (U2, REM, The Killers), it’s an LP that takes the familiar and twists it to startling and stimulating effect. A wide-eyed, culture-encompassing leap forward for the band with a record liable to break, ruin and remould pop in 2019.

Following a landmark headline performance in front of 35,000 people at London’s Community Festival last summer, 2019 festival season has seen Two Door Cinema Club complete outstanding performances at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and on Glastonbury’s Other Stage. Elsewhere, headline slots at Tramlines, Y Not and Truck Festival saw DIY Magazine confirm, "they’ve had the crowd-pleasing hits for years, but now the trio have the stagecraft and the sparkle, too''.

TONI BRAXTON ‘AS LONG AS I LIVE’ WORLD TOUR COMING TO SOUTH AFRICA

2019-08-20T11:19:00.001+01:00

No stranger to South Africa, Grammy award winning songstress Toni Braxton today confirmed the inclusion of South Africa on her ‘As Long As I Live’ Tour schedule. Presented by event promoters, Glen 21 Entertainment in association with McDonalds and powered by Kaya Fm 95.9, Home of the Afropolitan. The SA tour will include shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town taking place later this year.

Legend. Icon. Songstress. Diva.
Very few artists ever ascend to the rarefied heights that those four words symbolize. Toni Braxton is one of those few. This year commemorates her 25th anniversary in the music industry and what better way to celebrate than with a world tour.

Behind timeless hits such as “Love Shoulda Brought You Home,” “Another Sad Love Song,” “Breathe Again,” “Seven Whole Days,” “Un-Break My Heart” and “He Wasn’t Man Enough, this multimillion-selling R&B/pop pioneer actress and seven-time Grammy Award-winner hits SA shores this November.

The Johannesburg show will take place on the 9th November at the Ticketpro Dome and the Cape Town at the Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino on 12 November.

Reflecting on her silver anniversary and hit album Sex & Cigarettes, Toni Braxton says she’s still in love with music and the possibilities it affords. “There have been moments when I felt defeated; felt I let myself down,” she says. “Even if I fail, music gives me enough strength to try something different. I’ve come full circle—yet there are still so many things to do.”

While in the country, Toni Braxton is also set to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa in association with McDonalds (additional info in editors notes).

TONI BRAXTON’S “AS LONG AS I LIVE TOUR
Johannesburg
Ticketpro Dome
9th November 2019
Various VIP hospitality packages are available at the Ticketpro Dome. Contact Leane on 011 794 5800 or Leane@ticketprodome.co.za to book.

Cape Town
Grand Arena, GrandWestwest
12th November 2019

Tickets: www.ticketpro.co.za and Spar outlets nationwide.

The Capitals Sign Exclusive Management Deal and Announce December Tour

2018-10-03T07:10:00.000+01:00

Upon first glance, The Capitals don’t take themselves too seriously, cracking jokes left, right and centre – because the only thing better than a good pun is a really bad one. And let’s face it; you can’t even start a sentence without a capital.

The Capitals (Credit Anthony Churchyard)

Spending more time with the band, it is clear that behind their happy-go-lucky demeanour are four hard working musicians with an insatiable passion for their community of fellow South Africans.

Hailing from The Capital city of Pretoria, South Africa, the band formerly known as Upsexy, have finally settled on a new and permanent line-up that will see them soar. Originating members Conrad Rudolph and Rics Eltze are joined on stage by Seth Fobian and Wesley Ward - the foursome becoming a sought-after act at top festival line-ups. Additionally, the band have joined forces with Indie Does It, signing an exclusive management deal in the hopes of taking their career to the next level.
“I am extremely excited to be working with these guys, knowing that their hearts and heads are in the right place. The Capitals are an extremely fun loving band and their catchy guitar riffs haunt you for days, in a good way. I cannot wait to take their music around the country and garner them some new fans,” says Indie Does It founder Genevieve Vieira.

Frontman Conrad Rudolph adds, "I'm unbelievably thankful to have someone who believes in us. This industry is savage, so it keeps us motivated. Having an experienced, objective opinion to bounce off of is pivotal in staying sane.”

This news comes together with a teaser of their end of year Capital to Coast Tour announcement. The band will travel from their hometown of Pretoria through to the Mother City, promoting their new music and spreading positive vibes.

African Soul Duo MoChikito Signs to Sid Records in Partnership with Sony Music

2018-10-02T06:56:00.002+01:00

Sid Records in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Africa proudly announce the signing of African soul duo MoChikito comprised of brothers Moeketsi and Tebogo Tapisi who are set to release their first single Ngiyamuthanda feat. Thabsie on Friday 28 September - across all streaming and download platforms worldwide.

“I discovered Tebogo and Moeketsi about 3 years ago while performing in Braamfontein at the Neighborgoods market. There was something about their energy on stage that I loved. I have seen a lot of bands perform, but with them, there was some energy I liked that told me they belonged with Sid Records. We exchanged contacts and the rest is history. With the new material, we see MoChikito exploring African soul sounds which have yet to be boxed into any particular genre. The music is ethic sounding, with rich African melodies and gentle beats that will appeal to a broader audience” says Psyfo – MoChikito’s Producer & Sid Records CEO.

MoChikito is a name that combines the duo’s first names, Mo for Moeketsi and Chikito which is a nickname Tebogo was given by his dad, who is of Portuguese background.

While the duo are adding the finishing touches to their upcoming, debut album scheduled for release in 2019 - MoChikito aim to move music lovers into a fresh feel good space with their single Ngiyamuthanda feat. Thabsie.

Tebogo explains, “Ngiyamuthanda is a feel good song. Love is the influence. We decided to feature Thabsie on vocals because she is perfect for the sound we were going for. On Ngiyamuthanda we use multiple South African languages. You'll hear there's a bit of Zulu, Tsonga and Xhosa in the song, as you will find on other tracks on the upcoming album - we are influenced by diversity and connect musically with everyone.”

Moeketsi describes the sound that is MoChikito saying, “… it’s a mixture of everything we have been listening to and that we have experienced, from playing in church to jazz and even hip hop - our sound is broad and cannot be put in one box. Ngiyamuthanda is inspired by house as well as jazz elements”.

What makes MoChikito’s approach unique is their story-telling and use of metaphors layered with chants inspired by African melodies.

“Moeketsi is really good with coming up with songs and melodies it's like he downloads them from somewhere. He's a skilled guitarist with a great ability to compose music. I on the other hand, I fine tune and form the work while Moeketsi comes up with the ideas and melodies – so we feed off each other. We are a team and understand each other musically and know each other’s strengths. I let him do what he does best by way of creating new songs and he lets me focus on singing” says Tebogo.

Tebogo and Moeketsi have been in the music scene for over 8 years. They started out playing in a jazz band called Infinity, then a couple of years later formed New Creation around the time they entered SA’s Got Talent where they reached the finals (2014).

It's Here! Jarrad Ricketts Releases His Debut Album ‘Break The Rules’

2018-10-02T06:45:00.002+01:00

Jarrad Ricketts has had an overwhelming response following the release of his brand new single ‘Thinking Bout’ two weeks ago. Now fans will get to celebrate with the release of Ricketts' debut album ‘Break The Rules’ which is out across all digital platforms.

Last week Ricketts also surprised fans with the release of the music video for his previous hit single ‘Take Me To Your Heart’. Watch the music video here.

Jarrad Ricketts has garnered a vast fanbase with the release of hit singles ‘Take Me To Your Heart’ and ‘New Life’, both which are included on Ricketts’ debut album ‘Break The Rules’. The latest single ‘Thinking Bout’ is already climbing the charts on radio stations across SA.

Ricketts is excited for fans to hear all the tracks on his debut album and explained what creating the album was like. “Working on my album was a completely new experience, as I’m normally writing songs for other artists. I enjoyed the creative process from the writing, to the vocal arrangement and recording. I really wanted people to get a glimpse of my fun side and also see the different influences I have musically. My favourite tracks on the album are ‘Intro’, ‘Take Me To Your Heart’, ‘New Life’, ‘Break The Rules’, ‘Work of Art’, ‘Paradise’, ‘Thinking Bout’, ‘If you like', ‘La la la’ and ‘Unicorns’... Basically the entire album - lol!” Ricketts continued saying, “I wanted this album to be light, fun and experimental - transporting you through different sounds and lifting your spirit and mood.”

‘Break The Rules’ was recorded at Mr Mallum Studios, with Ebrahim Mallum as the master behind the making of the album. Mallum produced the album, did the programming and instrumentation on all of the tracks, and mixed & mastered the album.

"Working together with Jarrad on this album has been amazing. We always feel inspired when in studio, feeding off each other's creativity, sometimes having to curb ourselves when we have too many good ideas. Thanks to Jarrad's brilliant song writing, catchy melodies and great work ethic, I've managed to produce what I feel is my best work to date," commented Ebrahim Mallum.

Ricketts grew up on the Cape Flats in Athlone, and it was the arts that gave him a sense of direction that lead him to write and record his own music. Without any formal training in the arts, his persistence and drive steered him into pursuing his music career which opened up opportunities for him to perform in countries such as Spain, Finland and Sweden.

Most recently, Ricketts had the privilege of performing the British National Anthem “God Save The Queen” in front of 40 000 people at Newlands Rugby Stadium for the South Africa vs England rugby match. His performance was televised to over 150 countries internationally, an incredibly moment for this young singer.

With so much achieved already, the best is yet to come – the release of a brilliant debut album ‘Break The Rules’.

Jarrad Ricketts’ debut album ‘Break The Rules’ is out now across all digital platforms and the CD will be available in all good music stores nationwide.

The Capitals Request Community Support to Record their EP

2018-10-02T06:14:00.001+01:00

Danger, Gevaar, Ingozi is the forthcoming EP from The Capitals. The Pretoria-based indie band have just launched a widespread Thundafund campaign in order to raise the necessary funds to record.

The album is a collection of everything the band has been through over the last three years, including losing members, gaining new members, a name change, being depressed, being excited and meeting interesting people. Simply put, it is a snapshot of the lives of those who make up The Capitals.

“The songs deal with some serious life topics, but some songs are strictly fun because we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” says frontman Conrad Rudolph. “We want to meet people where they're at and share songs that, by writing them, have carried us through tough times. Our hopes are that people can relate or are perhaps going through similar emotions.”

This album would allow the band to go on tour and provide a platform for people from all walks of life to come together and forget about the craziness of the world's current state for at least one night, dancing together, singing together and to enjoy the one thing that crosses all cultural, religious and language barriers - music.
The amount of money raised will directly impact the number of songs they release.

“We believe in upholding a certain standard and we don't want to sacrifice the quality for quantity,” says Rudolph.

“We've made a lot of sacrifices to pursue music and, despite our day jobs, the cost of recording is beyond our current means. We are not asking for hand outs, but rather if you like our music, please help us record so we can share it with the world. We have created great rewards as a thank you to funders and respect and cherish every penny that comes our way.”

ROXETTE! 4 DVD limited edition set

2018-09-30T11:58:00.000+01:00

“Boxette” is a four DVD collection of five Roxette live shows, spanning from 1988 to 2001. It covers concert footage from the two tours following Roxette’s “Look Sharp!” release in 1988 and 1989, as well as material from their two world tours – “Live-Ism” from Sydney 1991 and “Crash! Boom! Live!” from Johannesburg in 1995.

Finally there is also a live concert which was recorded on the final leg of the group’s “Room Service” tour in November 2001, and streamed on the Internet back in the days—but which is now digitally remastered and for the first time available on DVD. The “Boxette” box also features a booklet with unique pictures and interviews with former band members

https://lnk.to/Boxette

Judas Priest is coming to South Africa!

2018-09-26T06:09:00.001+01:00

Big Concerts confirmed that Judas Priest will be coming to South Africa for the very first time performing in Cape Town on 20th March 2019 at Grand Arena, GrandWest and 22nd March 2019 in Johannesburg at the Ticketpro Dome.

There are few heavy metal bands that have managed to scale the heights that JUDAS PRIEST have during their 40-year career. Formed in the early '70s in Birmingham, England, Priest were one of the first metal bands to exclusively wear leather and studs – a look that began during this era and would eventually be embraced by metal heads throughout the world. JUDAS PRIEST went on to change the face of heavy metal. A 2010 Grammy Award win for 'Best Metal Performance, a 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, the current album 'Firepower' released in March 2018 has become the highest ¬charting album of their career plus scorching their way round the world in sell out shows on the Firepower tour has cemented the presence and influence of JUDAS PRIEST at an all-time high!

Tickets go on sale Friday 28 September at 09:00.

Jacob Young: From soapie star to super music star

2018-09-25T18:00:00.000+01:00

For many fans of soapie The Bold And The Beautiful Jacob Young, who plays Rick Forrester, is a devoted husband, but the actor has another passion, music. “I want people to know that music is truly in my heart, and I'm passionate about it. I'm not going to stop doing it, and it's just going to keep growing,” the actor told digitaljournal.com. He already released a self-titled CD in 2001, and now released an EP filled with heart plugging country music. “I have to say a good portion of this EP are songs that are based around my relationship with my wife and my family,” Young added. “These are the things that I draw from. These are the things that are in my life every day. So I’m really proud of this EP and I really hope everybody enjoys it as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together,” he revealed to cbs.soapsindepth.com.

The hunky singer admits that of all the great songs on the EP, Fool For You to be his favourite. “I feel so connected to everything that I am writing, but with 'Fool For You,' that is my fastest-growing song to date, and it just keeps growing," he said. "It does not connect with today's country music in any way. It was a very simple, early country song. It is really interesting how everybody is drawn to it. I love infusing the '90s county feel since that is the country music that I grew up on.” Jacob is a country music fan and lists artists as Keith Whitley, George Strait and Waylon Jennings as his biggest musical influences. "I love a lot of old country music, and a lot of the new songs," he said.

VERDICT
After listening to snippets of the EP, The Beat’s verdict it’s one to get your hands on. Jacob delivers music that touches your soul, makes you smile, fill you with warmth and keeps your feet tapping. It’s a definite keeper.