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Review :: Crown the Empire Live at Platteland in Centurion
“CTE! CTE! CTE!” These were the hypnotic chants of a raucous crowd, eagerly anticipating the arrival of American post-hardcore band, Crown The Empire. After four opening acts which included Climate Control, Man As Machine, You, Me and The Harmony and OneDaySky, the crowd were booze-riddled and well prepared for the absolute onslaught that lay ahead…
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Incubus live in SA – Through the eyes of a die hard
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a die-hard fan seeing one of their favourite bands live for the first time? If you are one of those people who’s already experienced that, you’ll know that there are absolutely no words. Just tear-filled eyes and heartfelt shrieks of glee that deafens the atmosphere all around you.…
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Native Young – Interview
There’s something beautiful about fusion bands. From the resplendent cacophony of sounds to the sonic narrative, fusion bands intertwine cultural dissonance to create their own brand of “eclectic”. Hailing from Cape Town, Native Young are the true encapsulation of this sound. Formed by songwriter and producer Yannick Meyer, the six-piece band brands themselves as “kasi…
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Moon Duo – Some Light Shed
Formed in 2009 by Eric ‘Ripley” Johnson and Sanae Yamada, San Francisco based band, Moon Duo are a music revelation. Reminiscent of bands like King Gizzard, Silver Apples and Suicide, their sound is completely dreamy – with spellbinding soundscapes and wistful overtones of synth pop. And their recent album “Occult Architecture” is a testament to…
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Superbalist In The City – An Experience
This past weekend, Emmarentia Dam played host to one of this year’s most eclectic music festivals, ‘Superbalist in the City.’ From beat-boxing to hip-hop and indie, the line-up included something for fans who like to indulge in various genres. Although, I have to admit, the only act that prompted me to buy a ticket was…