Artist news

Karen Zoid to host KykNet talk show

9 Jul 2014 7:12 AM

Afrikaans rock singer Karen Zoid will make her debut as KykNet’s new talk show host on Thursday, 10 July at 8pm. Produced by Brainwave Productions and facilitated by MagnaTude Studios & Post, the series is titled The Republiek van Zoid Afrika. 

Interviews

Emotional connection the core of Mashika's music

9 Jul 2014 6:33 AM | [Media Club South Africa]

Zethu Mashika looks like any young man walking around Melville in Johannesburg. He wears faded jeans, an old T-shirt and Converse All Star sneakers.

How to

Practice makes perfect in music

8 Jul 2014 6:43 AM | [David Chislett]

Practice is a vital aspect of becoming a technically accomplished and reliable, or “tight” player. What is often not emphasised enough is that in order to become a good musical unit, plenty of practice together is also required. 

Industry news

HighNotes: Authenticity is the new black

7 Jul 2014 3:25 PM

Recent top news touched on Lorde's impact on the music industry, the money-making machine that is the EDM scene, new disruptions for the music industry, Google has re-opened talks with indie labels, and Nielsen SoundScan's music industry report is telling.  

Interviews

Idols and The Illustrators

4 Jul 2014 9:59 AM | [Sindy Peters]

Who says unless you win Idols SA, you'll fade into nowheresville. If you've got the drive, passion and charisma, Idols can be a very helpful stepping stone for your career. Dominic Neill, a top 10 finalist in the 2012 edition is testament to this.

Industry news

Mxit Music Studio launches in Nigeria

4 Jul 2014 7:06 AM

After its launch in South Africa earlier this year, Mxit is taking its Mxit Music Studio app to Nigeria, and giving away 10,000 free music downloads over the next four weeks.

Artist news

Gangs of Ballet, RedCap collab in Ballito

3 Jul 2014 1:46 PM

Ambassadors of the RedCap Foundation ambassadors, Gangs of Ballet are performing at the Mr Price Pro Ballito on Friday, 4 July. Since 2009 the RedCap Foundation has been the official CSI project of the Mr Price Pro Ballito.