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The story of love is a strange and complicated thing, and D F W N E’s newest visual for “Akhona’s Bounce” captures that ...
30/05/2026

The story of love is a strange and complicated thing, and D F W N E’s newest visual for “Akhona’s Bounce” captures that feeling beautifully.

Directed by the award-winning Raphadu Maphoto, the music video explores the many emotions that come with love in a deeply captivating way.

From its breathtaking cinematography to its expressive choreography, every scene pulls you further into the story, creating a visual experience that feels both intimate and unforgettable.

Read the full spotlight feature on our website - link is in the bio

This Thursday, lyrical storytelling meets experimental bass and smooth melodies, as the second edition of ’s LONG LIVE s...
27/05/2026

This Thursday, lyrical storytelling meets experimental bass and smooth melodies, as the second edition of ’s LONG LIVE series kicks off - this time, Hip-Hop.

From ’s irrefutable modern Kwaito sound, to and silky smooth sound - you definitely don’t want to miss this moment in the culture.

Secure your spot, grab your tickets on Fixr right now 🎟️ Link in bio! Door tickets R200!

📅 28 May
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 | 194 Long Street

“To be fair I’m not in the industry to be seen, which sounds like an juxtaposition - you’re putting the stuff out to the...
24/05/2026

“To be fair I’m not in the industry to be seen, which sounds like an juxtaposition - you’re putting the stuff out to the world, so of course you want to be seen, right? I have no desire to - let me not say no desire - very little desire to be acknowledged at this point.

So I kind of lose perspective on what I’m doing because I’m trying to do it. It’s too early now to expect people to care about what I’m doing.

The industry might be a dog eat dog world, but I’m a cat I guess. Y’all eat each other, I’m chilling.”

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j is a multi-instrumentalist, a vocalist, and a man of many sorrows. If you haven’t yet listened to his debut project ‘Good Mourning’ which released last year, this is the time to go and listen.

But don’t just listen to it - think about it while you listen. There’s a lot to be found within.

Read the full interview at the link in the bio, and give .j and a follow. They’re sure to be making waves in the industry very soon

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“In one of the songs off my album I say something like ‘What does it take to have it all be whole again?’ I think that’s...
23/05/2026

“In one of the songs off my album I say something like ‘What does it take to have it all be whole again?’ I think that’s the thing. It’s like there’s a space that is a hole, and no matter what you try and fill it with, it doesn’t fill. So then everything you try to fill it with becomes a ‘sorrow’”

Catch our long overdue interview with multi-instrumentalist .j, dropping this Sunday.

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20/05/2026

.j and the rest of , captured by

Entrepreneur, cultural curator, poet - Thembalethu Hadebe wears many hats. Most recently he was part of a panel at Trad...
17/05/2026

Entrepreneur, cultural curator, poet - Thembalethu Hadebe wears many hats. Most recently he was part of a panel at Tradecraft Workshop

We asked him to reflect on that experience. You can find the full article at the link in our bio

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14/05/2026

The 8th Volume of the VERVE Roundup has officially landed, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever.

Featuring artists from across South Africa, this edition highlights the standout releases that kept Ntsika most captivated through March and April 2026.

Who knows, maybe you’ll find something you like. Roundup Playlist available on Spotify.

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This Saturday, Cape Town’s music scene comes together in a moment of solidarity, intent and hope. The hope to bring abou...
13/05/2026

This Saturday, Cape Town’s music scene comes together in a moment of solidarity, intent and hope. The hope to bring about a shift between the relationship that defines how the culture treats and experiences musicians, and the intention to bring it about.

The Ad-Hoc Committee for Organising Musicians (AHCOM) will be launching the ‘Our Conditions of Work’, a list of demands created from over a year of discussion with various musicians, venues and stakeholders in the Cape Town music scene.

The launch event will include panel discussions, live performance and the official launch of the document - as well as a QnA and open discussion with attendees.

Sign the petition, RSVP via the quicket, and attend the event at the Guga S’Thebe Theatre on the 16th of May, from 12:00-18:00.

Links can be found in our bio

"I guess that’s my ethos in a sense: this discovery. Mainly I don’t want to try and create the perfect template then sti...
09/05/2026

"I guess that’s my ethos in a sense: this discovery. Mainly I don’t want to try and create the perfect template then stick to it for the rest of my life. It’s always going to change... There’s no threshold. You can literally do anything. And I wanted to stay like that, you know?"

Writer Luke Swanepoel recently chatted to Ethan Immanuel Pelser about his lastest project, e%m (pronounced like lime)

Read the full article at the link in the bio

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“People often talk about the process, and I feel very blessed because I’ve seen a lot of people in the industry shapeshi...
03/05/2026

“People often talk about the process, and I feel very blessed because I’ve seen a lot of people in the industry shapeshift in order to feed into a certain market. I feel very privileged because I’ve just consistently been representing myself authentically through my art, and people still f**k with that.”

After finally sitting down with on an overcast evening in his woodstock home, unpacked the artist’s intriguing past, creative process, and deep appreciation for the blessings and experiences that shape his everyday life.

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