The best way to get up early on a Friday morning: hearing a song by a band you wish everybody liked as much as you do being played on the morning drive show!My eyes flew open, I pulled away my blanket and sat up to start singing to Beatenberg’s “Chelsea Blakemore” on the radio. IContinue reading “Beatenberg On the 5FM Playlist!”
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MonArk – Smiling (Or: When Peter Santa Learned to Love)
The 5 multi-talented guys that make up MonArk (who either belonged to different bands in the past, or are also working as producers)are from Potchefstroom, and are committed to making music that is “popular, yet tastefully engineered”. They call the genre “cinematic pop”, and I quite like it.They have an international sound, reminiscent of One RepublicContinue reading “MonArk – Smiling (Or: When Peter Santa Learned to Love)”
What To Listen To Now: Beatenberg
I was at PUMA Social Club last Friday for the first time in a long time, and I am so glad that I got to see Beatenberg perform. I had never heard of them before I saw the line up for PUMA Social, so I consulted the wisest music guru I know, YouTube. This CapeContinue reading “What To Listen To Now: Beatenberg”
Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses
Have a little weekend dance party to this latest release from South Africa’s favourite afro pop duo (well, maybe not “most favourite”, because they’re a dime a dozen these days- so maybe let’s go with “most consistent”, “well-loved, veteran”). http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/AawFx03nVAU&source=uds I love that it features V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru dancers, and the wardrobe is amazing. Also, Theo’sContinue reading “Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses”
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