Behind the Scenes

#FEED: Exploring the Physical World Through Online Instruments

Curated by Justin Bolognino and his dynamic online endeavours Learned Evolution and The Meta Agency, #FEED is a concept powered by Twitter that uses the digital environment to celebrate the physical world. It worked as both an event and a tool that narrated the 5-day story of the SXSW 2013 festival. As an event, #FEED...

| Video Interview | “Langa”: A photo-essay by Luke Daniel

In issue 25 of one small seed magazine, we featured a seven-page spread on local photographer Luke Daniel’s most recent project, entitled Langa. On 19 October we caught up with Luke again for an interview at Cape Town’s Iziko SA Museum where his Langa photographs were being showcased as part of the Land and Cityscape...

Inge Beckmann | What’s Your Story?

Severely beautiful, mysterious and dark are some of the words used to describe Inge Beckmann, but behind all of that which makes her so fascinating is the hunger of a very human individual who truly loves everything she does, and she’s done a lot… As Avant garde and versatile as they come, she’s gone beyond...
Encounter with Grandmaster Flash

Encounter with Grandmaster Flash

Born Joseph Saddler in 1958, Grandmaster Flash is now almost 60 years old. Gracing South African soil this October, we were able to gain some insight into the science behind the man himself and how this living legend came to find his way into music history, overcoming every negative voice who told him he would...
| Elektronik Dialogues | Protoculture: the interview

| Elektronik Dialogues | Protoculture: the interview

Protoculture’s story is one of perseverance and elevation. After headlining festivals on the local psytrance scene each season, the Cape Town-based DJ/Producer continued his reign on to super clubs in London, Tokyo, Sau Paulo and Moscow. one small seed caught up with him at his home and at Cape Town’s own super club, Trinity.
Jess Cross | Vinyl DIGZ

Jess Cross | Vinyl DIGZ

one small seed followed California-born Jess Cross around Cape Town and discovered her innate passion for music, art and records. Jess talks of music being a form of art, and art being the most beautiful way to bring people together. After studying Critical Theory Social Justice at Occidental College Jess had the realization that is...
| Elektronik Dialogue | Audiophile021: The Interview

| Elektronik Dialogue | Audiophile021: The Interview

Signed to sSHADOWORKSs, Steve Elsworth aka Audiophile021 is an unquantifiable music powerhouse. one small seed spends a bit of time with Steve, from his base at the Red Bull Studios to playing live at The Assembly on the 11 May 2012 and at the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival on the 31 March 2012. Turn...
Animators of Lark ft. Haezer - Brave Music Video | Interview

Animators of Lark ft. Haezer – Brave Music Video | Interview

This is a behind the scenes exclusive interview with the makers of Lark feat Haezer‘s new music video ‘Brave‘. Tevan Baitz, Topher Henny and Wynand Lens give a insightful peek into what animation and design essentially entails, on being animators and what it necessiatates to create a project like this. Length 04:39 (May 2012) Animators...
Interview with The Wailers

Interview with The Wailers

Famous Reggae band The Wailers graced our shores for a quick visit in Cape Town to play a very special charity gig in aid of the Rhino Protect initiative. The ‘Stand Up’ event was on the 27th April Friday at Trinity Night Club with support acts being Fox Comet and The Rudimentals. one small seed...
CTEMF: This is not a review

CTEMF: This is not a review

The first of its kind, the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival (CTEMF) took place from Friday 30 March to Sunday 1 April and hosted some of SA’s leading electronic acts. We bring you a 4-minute video of the festival, featuring live footage and interviews as well as a post-festival catch-up with some of the artists...
| Elektronik Dialogues | Tommy Gun

| Elektronik Dialogues | Tommy Gun

With the colours of the Bo-Kaap in our periphery, one small seed caught up with local electronic DJ – Tommy Gun – to talk about indie-electro music, the Cape Town music scene, and what inspired his unique rock-influenced electro style. We also had the chance to see the man at work at Trinity night club...
Ultimate X 2012

Ultimate X 2012

one small seed TV presenter, Dene Botha, chatted to some of the guys taking part in the action that day, including wakeboarder, Craig Eygenberger; skateboarder, Dlamini Dlamini (the youngest of the three Dlamini brothers) ; and fmx-rider, who holds the world record for the highest jump on a motorcycle, Alastair Sayer. Length 06:33 (18 February...
| Elektronik Dialogues | Bruce Willis??

| Elektronik Dialogues | Bruce Willis??

Tyron Kuypers, aka DJ Bruce Willis??, discusses the evolution of the electronic music scene in Cape Town. Since founding the popular Arcade event with Danna Gordon in 2006 to showcase a new electro music genre they were introduced to via the internet and from other musicians returning from overseas travels, Tyron’s style has come full...
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