The comparative adjective of inter is “within”…So, with that in mind, what shape does the within(ness) of sound take? If we think of sound as a living organism with thoughts and memory; as having a genealogy, then how are the infinite possibilities of its interiority textured? Furthermore, what does this within(ness) say when speaking to each…
Joeboy is the epitome of a modern African pop star. He first garnered attention on Instagram after uploading his cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”. That video put him on Mr.Eazi’s radar and he became one of the first artists to receive funding from the emPawa Africa initiative, a program dedicated to supporting independent…
Everyone knows that the most inspiring moment of any sports movie is when the protagonist and their team is down, with only one dreaded final minute to save the game they’ve been training the whole movie for. The tense cuts between different players’ faces, the scoreboard and the descending timer are the makings of so…
Titled Africans from Outta Space and produced by Barry Berk at The Bass Station in Johannesburg; the debut 6 track EP by Soweto three piece Afronaut is a full frontal dynamic sonic experience. Made up of Fumane “Fumez on the Mic” Mahane (vocals), Thulasizwe “Thulas” Nkosi (guitar) and Zakhele “Zakes” Mangwanyane (violin), Afronaut is one…
Jungian archetypes are defined as images and themes derived from the collective unconsciousness. The theory was conceptualised by Carl Jung and it has been used in mainstream media. Popular examples of archetypes include the characterisation of the mother, the father, the child, the trickster, the hero, the mentor and so forth. Estère has taken the…
Northampton MC Slowthai’s [Tyron Frampton] sophomore album carried a world of expectations, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Having grown his fanbase far beyond his initial cult following with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Nothing Great About Britain in 2019. In truth, Thai was everyone, collaborating with industry heavy hitters like…
Why did you separate me from the earth? Oh my God, my father You drew lines miles high In steel or nuclear The forests of borneo White water in your mouth I don’t want your future I’ll never return I’ll be born into the past I’m never coming home Why did you separate me from…
Black Coffee released his new album this morning 5 February. The album titled Subconsciously has brought Black Coffee back into the stream of our consciousness and has allowed us to once again think about his politics and stance as a public figure. Black Coffee previously came under fire in 2018 for performing in Israel sharing…
“Self-described “Diaspora children” connecting with historic land and seeing firsthand what happens when a simple idea connects music fans who are 6,000 miles apart”. #UBUONTOUR The Ubunifu Space is a YouTube channel and online platform launched in 2017 to celebrate sounds coming from African artists in the continent and diaspora. From day one, the concept…
Hyper pop track “Front Right” is an Instagram DM that grew into a certified bop. The song is a collaboration between creative director, and now pop star, Martin Magner and Cape Town based music producer MISSU. This collaboration began a year ago with an Instagram DM when MISSU approached Magner with a link to a…
Those who no know go know after listening to “Umthandazo Wamagenge”, that there is an enticing playfulness that skips in the tune of Siyabonga Mthembu’s whistle. One mixed in with two parts the type of ancient knowing nestled between the wrinkle of Nkgono’s brow as she tells ditshomo on a cold night. “Umthandazo Wamagenge” is…
South Africa’s music landscape has historically been controlled by four major labels these being SONY, Universal, Gallo and Warner Music. It is only from the late 2000s and onwards where small independent labels have emerged. The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) estimates that there are approximately 1 400 independent labels that currently exist (although…
