So I had the good fortune to receive an email from Sam Alberts of the Love Jones management team inviting me to the launch of their new music video at Stones in Centurion. So I went. And had a great time. Snip: The video for “Limozeen†was shot by international director and producer Michael Matthews using 35mm film, a rarity in the South African music-video industry, and is regarded as one of the most expensive music videos filmed in South … Continue reading
I love it when bands approach me and ask me to attend their gigs – it’s hugely rewarding, and occasionally I even manage to bum a free beer or two off of these suffering artists. (Hell, I should be the one sponsoring the beer, not them). Such was the case with The He-Shes, a brand new shiny act that’s just kick started themselves in Jo’burg. Kevin O’Grady (drums) slipped an email into my inbox and I was only too keen … Continue reading
Cape Town is traditionally a sloow city, with a mouwntihn, that’s like the shape of a table, dude, and like, they have ocean, or like, two oceans really, and some beaches and fishes dude. This contrasts drastically with the prospering metal and rock fan base being developed by bands such as Tonight We Die - bringing a striking diversity to the personality of the Mother City. Of course to prosper further Tonight We Die headed up to Gauteng to entertain the real rock fans who live in Pretoria, the City of … Continue reading
52Weeks is in the running for a Blog Award in the category of “Best Music Blog”. Remember, 52weeks is 100% focused SA music content. If you feel there is anything noble about our efforts, please vote for 52weeks – give it a bit of the recognition I think the site deserves. Simply click on an image below to open the voting site, and be sure to fill out a correct confirmation email address to guarantee your vote gets through. Thanks! Rock on. Why 52weeks? For the love … Continue reading
I think the photo’s say it all about My Favourite Weapon. They’ve got a punchy, punky metal sound. Their high-paced, energetic performance is visibly enjoyable to them, and their contagious enthusiasm shines through in their fantastic stage attitude. Smiles all around from the band members show that these guys love jamming. From start to finish their performance as part of Punk Rock 101 at Tings was a blur of energy. My only criticism can really be that in a way it felt a … Continue reading
