When Johannesburg-based DJ, DESIREE, played an edit of Selaelo Selota’s iconic track “Thrrr… Phaaa!” during one of her sets, the last thing she expected was to connect with the Limpopo-born singer-songwriter, who would then go on to approve the first official remix of the jazz staple.  “I did the edit and played it during one of my shows and somehow Sony got wind of it,” DESIREE tells me during a sunny afternoon of press at the label’s offices in Rosebank. “Then they asked Selaelo about an official remix, and he’s never said yes to anyone but now he’s saying yes to me, which is crazy beca ..read more

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Get ready to rock out with a blast from the past at Wheeling Island, WV! The Classic Rock Experience invites you to step back in time and relive the golden era of rock music. This electrifying event on Wheeling Island offers not just a concert but a journey through the heyday of rock ‘n’ roll. If you plan to visit the Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack, you’ll find multiple routes to get there. Join us as we explore what makes this event a must-see for music lovers and how it brings together fans of all ages to celebrate the legends of classic rock. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newco ..read more

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Delivering on its promise of a festival to be remembered and celebrating its 21st milestone, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), today announced two further acts who will be performing on 3 and 4 May 2024 at Africa’s Grandest Gathering, and the news has been worth the wait. Coming to Cape Town are GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Gretchen Parlato along with acclaimed guitarist Lionel Loueke, who will perform their long-awaited collaboration, Lean In, which tells the story of 20 years of connection, inspiration and friendship between two musical soulmates.  ..read more

Ozzy Osbourne has shared his reaction to being inducted into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, describing the acknowledgement as “special.” The announcement, made by the Rock Hall on the 22nd of April, unveiled the 16 acts and figures set to join this year’s esteemed class. Among them are Cher, Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews Band, A Tribe Called Quest, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, and Kool & The Gang, alongside Osbourne. Although previously inducted as part of Black Sabbath, Osbourne had awaited recognition as a solo artist, a nomination finally granted in February after years of anticipa ..read more

One week after releasing the music video for their new single “Shallow Graves”, Capetonian alternative rock band, Metro Villa, have cemented their status as one of the most exciting upcoming bands in SA.  The music video for “Shallow Graves”, has also been received incredibly positively, racking over 15,000 views in its first week of release. Directed by Adam Hansen alongside Alex Ortscheit, the video was filmed at The Old Woodmill in Stellenbosch, with gear supplied by Zootee Studios and the dreamy lenses courtesy of cinematographer Daniel Walsh.  “We’re super stoked about the recep ..read more

We’ve had the pleasure of watching That 70’s Fest grow from its humble beginnings as a gathering of likeminded jollers at Tweefontein Melkery, to a fully fledged festival with an edition in Cape Town and Johannesburg. This weekend the Cape Town show, in association with Foul Play Presents and RAM, is happening at The Factory, in Paarden Eiland. With a line-up that includes Spiral Drive (Germany), The Tazers, Shadowclub, Beast, Kayla the Crow and Metro Villa, it’s going to be one hell of an event so don’t forget to dress in your best ’70s outfit, and be sure to pick up some band merch while you ..read more