Maribou State is coming to South Africa for two shows, with a stellar lineup of local support artists. We grabbed PHFAT’s Smooth Mike for more info on what’s happening in PHFAT-land these days, and how he’s feeling about the Maribou State shows…
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Maribou State talks about coming to South Africa
You might’ve heard that the English electronic duo Maribou State is coming down south (to SA) for a couple of DJ sets – one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town. DJMag.com once described their music as “sparkles like Zero 7, gnaws like Portishead, and grooves like Primal Scream”. And Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Maribou State Live Tickets (JHB & CPT)
When I hear the term “electronic music duo”, the first names that come to mind are Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, and Goldfrapp. And now also Maribou State.
Q&A: Cito on playing Led Zeppelin
WonderBOOM’s mononymous frontman Cito is not only a charming, multitalented singer, actor, composer, producer, and musical director, but also a fan of Led Zeppelin. He’s one of the musicians that Jason Oosthuizen recruited to be part of this Sunday’s Led Zeppelin Tribute Show. We asked him a few questions about Continue Reading
Q&A: Jason Oosthuizen on playing Led Zeppelin
Jason Oosthuizen, the drummer of Van Coke Kartel and Punk ‘n Roll, has brought together a talented pool of musicians to do a tribute night to Led Zeppelin – on 5 October at The Good Luck Bar. We asked him a few questions about his love for Led Zep, what Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Led Zeppelin Tribute Show Ticket Giveaway
Drummer Jason Oosthuizen (Punk ‘n Roll, Van Coke Kartel) is behind the wheel of an upcoming Led Zeppelin Tribute show – on 5 November at The Good Luck Bar. We’ve got a double ticket to the event to give away – see below for details!
aKing on musical heritage, changing sounds, and the secret to birthday parties
When aKing first debuted in 2008, many people’s first question was about whether they’d have anything in common with Fokofpolisiekar, with whom they shared two members. But almost as soon as the “Fokof spinoff” buzz happened, aKing managed to prove themselves as a fiercly maverick, musically strong act. We asked Continue Reading
TICKET GIVEAWAY: The Good Luck Bar 2nd Birthday
It feels like just yesterday that The Good Luck Bar opened its doors, but there’s been so many great parties there – two years’ worth, in fact. This September, one of Johannesburg’s favourite live music venues turns two, and they’re celebrating it in style, headlined by Mango Groove…
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Blood Brothers 2017
It’s almost time for Blood Brothers again, and this year’s edition features six new members in the cancer-fighting supergroup! See more info on the event below, and enter our ticket giveaway…
The Black Cat Bones: Waking Scarecrows and Capturing Energy
Kobus de Kock Jr, the vocalist and frontman of The Black Cat Bones, is very rarely seen on stages where he’s not performing. 7 December 2016, at The Shadowboxer in Greenside, Johannesburg, was an exception. He explained that the band – famous for their over-the-top spirited live performances – had always Continue Reading