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Music Reviews: The Single File

By BRUCE DENNILL Artist: Skrillex, Swae Lee & Siiickbrain Track: Too Bizarre Thoughts: For a track with this title, performed by three artists for whom edginess is a major part of the brand, Too Bizarre is very ... tame. Other than...

Music Interview: Bonfire Buffalo – Remember Me, Or Survival Serenade

By BRUCE DENNILL After a three-year hiatus, alternative rock band Bonfire Buffalo are back with the ballad Remember Me. Bonfire Buffalo decided to release the song as a single, saying it is apt for the tough times we are in....

Music Interview: Nathan Smith – Closer To Decisions, Or Reflecting On Relationships

By BRUCE DENNILL Guitarist, singer and songwriter Nathan Smith recently released two new singles – and a long-awaited album of original works. Closer is Smith's first gospel release. Decisions is a song about love and relationships not always working out the way...

Music Interview: Sincerely Anne – She’s On Fire, Or Wondering At Women

By BRUCE DENNILL Sincerely Anne’s latest single, She's On Fire has an intense message that's still fun and inspiring, designed to capture the hearts of women around the world. “There are already enough obstacles and mindsets against us in this...

Music Interview: Faraway George – Burnt And Found, Or Engage All Senses

By BRUCE DENNILL Folk singer-songwriter Faraway George released the single Sugar Cane late last year and followed that up with the recent release of his new album, Burnt & Found. “Influence” is a loaded, often misunderstood concept. An artist may...

Music Interview: Crimson House – Bounceology: Imagine The Possibilities, Or Deep In The Red

By BRUCE DENNILL Seven-piece Cape Town outfit Crimson House recently released a new album called Bounceology, which they are touring around South Africa. Frontman Riaan Smit discusses his musical perspectives. “Influence” is a loaded, often misunderstood concept. An artist...

Music Interview: Sean Koch – Your Mind Is A Picture, Or Aiming Outside The Frame

By BRUCE DENNILL Singer-songwriter Sean Koch has released his debut album Your Mind Is A Picture, along with the single of the same name. He is currently touring Europe to promote the collection. “Influence” is a loaded,...

Music Interview: Zolani Mahola – The One Who Sings, Or A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Solo Step

By BRUCE DENNILL New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2019, Zolani Mahola will perform at Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town for the last time as the lead singer of internationally acclaimed band Freshlyground before taking a break to focus on...

Music Interview: PHFat – Sex, Love And Heartbreak, Or Aspects Of Love (But Not That One)

By BRUCE DENNILL “Influence” is a loaded, often misunderstood concept. An artist may sound similar to another but have no knowledge of them, or be a superfan of someone whose output is completely different to their own. Who or...

Music Reviews: Zschech Out The Table, Or Journey Into A Silent Night

By BRUCE DENNILL Darlene Zschech & Hope UC: The Table – A Christmas Worship Gathering Various Artists: Christmas Journey Various Artists: Top 25 Classic Christmas – Silent Night Being one of the bigger names in a particular genre...

Music Reviews: Brandy And Serpents, Or Wow, Revival!

By BRUCE DENNILL Brandy Clark: 12 Stories 8 Sannie Fox: Serpente Masjien ...

Music Interview: Otis Williams – Irresistible Temptation, Or Doing Things The Way They Do The Things They Do

By ALLISON KUGEL Since signing with Berry Gordy’s Motown Records in 1961, the legendary Temptations have gone through many incarnations in their more than 50 years of making music, from fledgling singers riding the early wave of Motown’s signature...

Music Interview: Megan Victor-Carelse – Headed For Home, Or To The Victor-Carelse Go The Spoils

By BRUCE DENNILL Megan Victor-Carelse is a triple-threat in the traditional sense – she acts, sings and dances – but her official CV lists a much longer list. That document identifies her as an octo-threat: a singer, songwriter,...

Music Review: John Ellis – Tells

By BRUCE DENNILL “Tells” – in the poker sense – is an interesting word to use as a title for an artist whose utterances are often misunderstood or wilfully misconstrued. And what’s even more curious is that much of…

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