Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, but Disney does, over and over again

In a mix of old and new faces, old and new jokes, and old and new story lines, we are invited to experience yet another story about Captain Jack Sparrow.

Cherry Vinyl is Busking Cape Town

Cherry Vinyl’s debut album, Busking Cape Town, is a fun and energetic, melodic folk-rock offering. In a nutshell, this sounds like an album made by lovers of music. Everything sounds bright and light, with a positive attitude and hopeful lyrics beaming from the speakers. It’s also evident that these musicians Continue Reading

Die Ou Met Die Snor By Die Bar – Jack Parow vertel

Kyk, die feit dat daar ‘n amptelike Jack Parow biografie* verskyn het, is nie ‘n verrassing nie. Dit is dalk ‘n effense vreemde besluit, maar nadat Parow se platemaatskappy, Parowphernalia, al tekkies, ekstra-lang pette, comic books, en chilli- en braaisous begin verkoop het, kan niks mos meer verras nie. En al bevat Die Ou Continue Reading

Van Coke Kartel’s Energie EP proves they can rock other material too

I distinctly remember nodding in agreement at a recent festival where BCUC exclaimed from the stage: “Real rock stars don’t do covers.” However, I’m sure that after 7 years, 5 albums, and many awards (including a SAMA) Van Coke Kartel has earned their rock star stripes. In fact, my biggest criticism on their Continue Reading

Thomas Krane’s Bone Tower is a wonderful, rare find

After a self-titled debut, Thomas Krane’s crowd-funded sophomore album, Bone Tower, is here. No, it has nothing to do with Tom Waits’ Bone Machine, but rather claims to be “a collection of left field pop songs about loving someone a bit too much.” I’m sure most people can relate. Just like Continue Reading