Mics Live: community radio stations’ struggle to stay on air during lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on community radio stations in South Africa as many presenters for...
Tag: music
Uncle Spike sluit met ’n “Nuwe Riff” af
Die Stellenbosch-gebaseerde musiekgroep, Uncle Spike, het op 12 April 2020 hul nuutste musiekvideo, “Nuwe Riff” vrygestel. Dié musiekvideo is die laaste een op hulle mees onlangse EP, Just Take Care of Yourself.
A journey through space and time; local band’s debut album due in September
The Stellenbosch-based alternative Afrikaans band, Kontras, plan to drop their upcoming debut album, Ruimtevaarder, in September, said Andrew Veldman,...
The first Band Or Bust puts spotlight on unsigned talent
The band, BrotherBrother, walked home with the first Band or Bust grand prize, hosted by the Toyota US Woordfees...
Student-run music festival a success despite the odds
Over 400 students attended the student-organised Nexus Festival at Goldfields Residence at Stellenbosch University (SU) held towards the end...
Boobgate movement sparks reaction from leading medical aid groups
Local medical aid companies say they do indeed cover breast reductions linked to medical conditions. However, they say it is...
New kid on the music block, Kirsty Adams, brings you sweet sounds that are just what your December-break playlist is missing
Somerset West-based singer, songwriter and composer, Kirsty Adams (24) feels most at home when her fingers are dancing over...
‘Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about it’
An unusual topic was proudly and boldly spoken about in The Neelsie on Wednesday afternoon. Non-profit performance campaign, The...
Local band, Jackal and the Wind, back with fresh tunes and tour dates
Independent afro-rock band, Jackal and the Wind, are howling once again after a brief break whilst drummer, Johan Pretorius,...
Mc popping his van Coller: Trials, triumphs and passion
The music at Hudsons Burger Joint in Stellenbosch vibrates through the air as statuesque, lily-white skinned MC van Coller...