RGRSNW has slowly been crafting his specialised sound and his latest offering is an experimental reiteration of his R&B roots. The five-track EP, titled RESET, delves into tales of regret, love, and expression, embodying a journey towards self-improvement. Produced by the talented Baitu Manong, each track offers a unique soundscape for RGRSNW to navigate and explore, while collaborations with Imani Basquiat and Be.ntle enrich the EP’s sonic landscape. Having already garnered recognition with previous offerings Love, Snow and Tundra, the contemporary rapper and beatmaker is not afraid to ta ..read more

When the Wacken Metal Battle sub-Saharan Africa kicked off a few months ago, something extraordinary began to unfold. Six countries, numerous competitors in each heat, and finally, one night to crown a champion. One band was victorious, but the true star was seeing the vibrancy of the metal scene in sub-Saharan Africa.  The atmosphere at Sognage for the final was electric. A diverse crowd embraced each performance with fervour, and their enthusiasm was rewarded with an unforgettable experience. The event kicked off with killer opening sets, the highlight of which was Lefokolodi, who conti ..read more

At TATC we pride ourselves on showcasing the best in underground and independent talent, which is why we’re incredibly excited about Band Or Bust Vol. 2, alongside premiere Cape Town venue, The House of Machines, and TuneCore, to find the cream of South Africa’s unsigned musical crop. The winning act of Band Or Bust will walk away with a R10,000 cash prize, 1 Year of Unlimited Music Distribution via TuneCore, career guidance and mentorship from all three judges, a professional photoshoot from TATC, and bragging rights to being the first Band Or Bust winner in 2024.  Submissions will be ju ..read more

Plett Rage, the iconic annual youth festival, is back for another electrifying edition in 2024! Celebrating its rich legacy and promising an unforgettable experience, Plett Rage 2024 is set to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before. From November 30th to December 6th 2024, Plettenberg Bay will transform into the ultimate party destination, welcoming thousands of young revellers from across South Africa and beyond. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, stunning coastal backdrop and unparalleled entertainment lineup, Plett Rage has solidified its status as the premier event on every young ..read more

Upon first glace, new Cape Town-based rock band Nastiriff can’t help but be compared to early Fokofpoliesikar. Their style is fresh, their attitude is massively anti-establishment and their choice to combine English and Afrikaans music is genius. But that is where the comparison must end, and their debut single “Suck it” is the perfect introduction. Lead singer Gavin Willmers defines the genre as something other than punk, saying, “Some of the dudes in the band are really not keen on calling it punk. Because punk has got a very specific sound to it. Which we don’t quite fall into.” He continue ..read more

K-pop sensation Stray Kids appear poised for a tour this year, as hinted in a recent interview with Tommy Hilfiger at the prestigious Met Gala 2024. During a conversation with Vogue on the Met Gala’s red carpet, Tommy Hilfiger inadvertently revealed that Stray Kids are gearing up for a 40-city tour, a detail previously undisclosed. Although this particular moment has been removed from Vogue’s official interview footage on YouTube, dedicated fans of the boyband have shared the unedited snippet on social media, preserving the fashion designer’s original statement. Watch the snippet below: @yahk ..read more

After several years of iconic club nights, D.O.G has become a fundamental part of Cape Town’s LGBTQIA+ culture and community, with each event seeking to imagine the potentiality of queer utopia through creative collaboration. It’s a meeting place for local creatives and an oasis for the city’s weirdos.  On 31 May D.O.G returns from its year-long hiatus at The Factory in Paarden Eiland, taking the leap from a smaller club night to large-scale music happening. Founder and creative director Tazmé Pillay explains, “This marks our first step toward the ultimate goal of D.O.G as a syn ..read more

The first time I heard Porcelain Moon (then Emerger) was in 2018 when they submitted their debut single “Break & Fall” to TATC. That song won them the Avid & Abbey Road Studios International Song Contest out of approximately 5000 international entries, and their subsequent career has seen them craft some of the best synth-pop to ever come out of SA. But it’s this new phase of their career that bodes incredibly interesting things for the now-married duo. Their first single as Porcelain Moon (also can we take a second for the cute new name??) is “Wishbone”, a bittersweet nu-dis ..read more

For her inaugural Met Gala, Tyla collaborated with Balmain to help her bring her fantastical look to life. This year’s theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” while the dress code was the “Garden of Time”, with the Balmain team fashioning Tyla a dress made of sand, a definite nod to the sands of time. This dress was perfectly sculpted to fit Tyka’s body, with the “Water” singer telling Vogue that she wanted to experiment and do something different for this year’s Met Gala.  Our girl is fast becoming a fashion icon, ma ..read more

Jozi-based artist Jamie-Lee Sexton is no stranger to the pop and R&B scene, with tracks like the soulful “Take a Moment” and the anthem-inducing “We Are Brave”. Yet, with  new single “Kiss Marry Kill” they dip their toes into something a little more intense – hyperpop. From its glitter, club-inducing vocal countdown “one, two, three, four” the track is an immediate injection of something new. Something glitzy, synth-heavy and sample-blitzing. Jamie-Lee Sexton moulds their deep, soulful vocal timbre with a sound that harks back to the ‘2000s club-pop movements, but also introduces a sl ..read more