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Goodluck

Goodluck Album Review

December 6th, 2011 by Liezel Thompson

Most of our first introductions to local dance outfit Goodluck were probably made upon hearing the super mellow and oh so pretty tune, “Taking it Easy”. If memory serves me correctly, last December was when this track ...

the Dirty Skirts

The Dirty Skirts “Lost In The Fall” Review

September 13th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

If you thought u had The Dirty Skirts all figured out, think again. The local Indie Rock poster boys have released their most ambitious album to date. “Lost in the Fall” their second full length album, exhibits a clear...

Secret Chiefs

Dance, You’re On Fire “Secret Chiefs” Review

September 1st, 2011 by Etienne Buys

“Secret Chiefs” is the debut album from Gauteng Indie-Pop band “Dance, You’re On Fire”. This band have managed to do a great deal in a very short time, having popped out of nowhere to crack the nod fr...

Fruitbats & Crows (Special Edition)

Farryl Purkiss – Fruitbats & Crows (Special Edition)

August 23rd, 2011 by Etienne Buys

In 2009 Farryl Purkiss, one of SA’s favourite singer-songwriters released his second album “Fruitbats & Crows” after touring extensively overseas for three years. Brian O’Shea produced the album and won a SAMA for Best...

plush

Plush – Plush Review

August 15th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

Plush have been a part of the SA music landscape since 1996, when Rory and Chas started jamming together as an acoustic duo with massive energy and onstage enthusiasm. They proceeded to win hearts all over the country with their h...

As Jy Weer Skryf

Chris Chameleon “As Jy Weer Skryf” Review

July 27th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

Six years ago Chris Chameleon released his first solo Afrikaans album “Ek Herhaal Jou”, and now this iconic entertainer and songwriter has released his second, “As Jy Weer Skryf” – a composition of Ingrid Jonker’s ...

MacGuyver Knife

MacGyver Knife “Sewing Legend” Review

July 20th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

So many cool bands are started in High School, usually in the garage of the band member with the most forgiving parents. These are also the roots of local indie band MacGuyver Knife. This band have been paying their dues, gigging ...

Trial By Fire

Stonecollar “Trial By Fire” Review

July 4th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

“Trial By Fire” is the debut album from CT band Stonecollar. Drawing inspiration from late 80’s hard-rock and metal bands such as Iron Maiden, Guns n Roses and Scorpion, Stonecollar’s sound consists of driving distorted gu...

Measured In Falls

Ashtray Electric “Measured In Falls” Album Review

June 30th, 2011 by Liezel Thompson

“I’ll be honest this time – I swear”. Those are some of the lines to the opening track of the second album by Ashtray Electric, “Measured in Falls”. However, experience has taught me that straig...

Taxi Violence

Taxi Violence “Long Way From Home” Album Review

May 30th, 2011 by Etienne Buys

A few years back Taxi Violence started performing exclusive live unplugged shows around the country and earlier this year they played an epic collaborative gig with We Set Sail, bringing in a trumpet and keyboard on a few songs. N...