The long-awaited new offering from South African short story writer, journalist and novel-writer Lauren Beukes is launching in the country on the 15th of April. I have been looking forward to this for so long, that I even fast-forwarded to the date in my mind- I’ve been going around thinking the launch is next TuesdayContinue reading “Lauren Beukes Is Launching The Shining Girls”
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Paramore: The Return
Hayley Williams, with her orange hair and her powerhouse vocals, has been a favourite of mine since ‘Misery Business‘ days. Paramore are releasing a new album on the 9th of April, but in the meantime fans can listen to it on the band’s site.The three of them sit there introducing the songs, and visitors canContinue reading “Paramore: The Return”
Get Your Nails Did, with Tshego
Over the last three years or so, nail art has become all the rage. It is difficult to find a magazine spread, Twitter feed or Instagram account that doesn’t have a picture of some pretty fingertips painted with some or other crazy-creative design, or cut into a new, exciting shape.Professional nails salons are offering nailContinue reading “Get Your Nails Did, with Tshego”
Rita’s Sneaks: the Spring/Summer ’13 Superga Campaign
The worlds of fashion and music have merged time and time again to present the masses with a new Image of Cool. Clothing brands have tapped young musicians to be their representatives, both in print campaigns and in their daily lives. After all, what better way to get kids to buy your stuff, than toContinue reading “Rita’s Sneaks: the Spring/Summer ’13 Superga Campaign”
Why Am I Standing Here? (Or: How *Not to Do A Night at PUMA Social Club)
Why am I standing here? Why am I standing in this long, slow-moving line, surrounded by all these people who seem to get louder and touchier and more delirious with each push-shuffle forward? Why am I still standing here, if I could have turned around and gone back to my room, where there is noContinue reading “Why Am I Standing Here? (Or: How *Not to Do A Night at PUMA Social Club)”
They Are: The Frown
Friday is PUMA Social Jozi day! I have already talked about Desmond and the Tutus over here, and yesterday I did a profile on DJ Kenzhero. Today we have The Frown. Eve Rakow and Tim Apter make up this dynamic synth-pop duo, who bring a mix of haunting vocals and arresting images to their performances,Continue reading “They Are: The Frown”
Some Jelly Shoes, A Dominatrix and the Man Behind Chanel
A few years ago, when the world started going crazy about being “green”, the Brazilian plastic footwear brand, Melissa, was way ahead of the game. “For [over] 30 years, Melissa has been working hard to designContinue reading “Some Jelly Shoes, A Dominatrix and the Man Behind Chanel”
Throwback Thursday
Music from Chapter Untitled. Louie Vega and Josh Milan- Your Body: http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/yvXzg_aiCHs&source=uds Remember: the play is set to run at this year’s Grahamstown National Arts Festival. Book tickets and accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
Presenting: DJ Kenzhero
Tomorrow night is the last PUMA Social event in Johannesburg. *sad face* They are throwing one hell of a last hoorah, and the line-up is spectacular. DJ Kenzhero The first DJ for the night will be DJ Kenzhero, of Party People fame. DJ Kenzhero has a respectable following both in his city of birth, Johannesburg,Continue reading “Presenting: DJ Kenzhero”
Reading Back To My Childhood
Books are probably the truest, most consistent friends one can have. If you can think back to primary school, or even before that, and pick out the first book you really loved- the first author whose mind you fell in love with- then you should be grateful: you are among the privileged few in thisContinue reading “Reading Back To My Childhood”
Nkhensani Manabe 