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Review :: RAMFEST 2020 – Acolytes in the Abyss
Review :: RAMFEST 2020 – Acolytes in the Abyss As I walked through Ramfest’s gates this past Saturday, I was hit by an old sense of belonging which doesn’t occur too often. I glanced around and took in my new surroundings – I saw the old amphitheatre of the Voortrekker monument transformed. A temple to…
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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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The Lovely Young Taken to the Unsea…
The lovely young taken to the Unsea… What the fuck does that mean? The cries ring out at the tables surrounding me… It’s mostly English speaking people and “boets” that have never heard of Gert Vlok Nel before. Gert Vlok Nel is a South African poet and musician, not a political figure that campaigns for…
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Capital Craft Beer Festival – Majozi Interview
Michael Bower recently met up with the super talented Majozi, a local act, all the way from the warmer shores of Durban. Majozi is one of those live performers that you can’t help but stomp your twinkle toes to! If you want to snag him making you do just that, be sure to attend the Capital…
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Dusty Rebels And The Bombshells Do Pretoria
It was Friday the 13th of May, and for once the shit had hit the fan. Now being a non-superstitious, black cat owning and under ladder walking sort of girl, this day had all the Friday the 13th stereotypes lurking around every corner. I heard the knock on The Grind Radio studio door and of course, took…