WU LYF Review
Obscure to a point of not existing, WU LYF appear only through rumors and whispers. Go Tell Fire To The Mountain, their debut album, is the only concrete evidence they exist. We got hold of it and decided to see what all the fuss was about.
Cults Review
Cults were once an unknown duo wrapped in obscurity. Then they uploaded their song ‘Go Outside’ onto a popular music website, where it went viral. Securing a record deal, Cults released their first album in May this year. one small seed contributor Adam Alexander gives an exclusive review.
The Antlers’ “Burst Apart” Review
Brooklyn-based indie rock band The Antlers have released their new album, entitled Burst Apart; to follow is an exclusive review by one small seed contributor Adam Alexander on this new release from The Antlers… Enjoy, and keep posted for more reviews by Adam.
64TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW – PART 3: LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU (STRAIGHT FROM THE EXPATS)
The third and final part of Eftihia Stefanidi‘s 64th Cannes Film Festival reviews, entitled “Let Me Entertain You (Straight from the expats)”… Enjoy and stay posted for an interview with Eftihia coming soon!
64TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW – PART 1: THE KIDS AREN’T ALRIGHT
Eftihia Stefanidi returns from the 64th Cannes Film Festival – one of the most successful in years – and reports on the films that glowed in the dark during two weeks of unlimited screenings, pouring chilled rosé, and sleepless nights. So, without further ado to follow is the first part of this enthralling three-part review…...
Visual Dialogue on Twenty Two
Vuyiswa Mutshekwane, better known as Vie among Joburg’s cool kids, is a radiant young woman who owns the boutique store Twenty Two, situated on the colourful strip of Juta Street, Braamfontein. Another brainchild of Vie’s is Fashion Fridays: a monthly event held at Twenty Two where fashion, art, music and a fashion crowd collide to...
Hasta la vista Pablo!
Last week Saturday saw the return of The Succulent’s highly successful annual Afrika Burns fundraiser – ‘Pablo’s Summer Send Off’ – at Ibis House and as expected, this tribute to beats under the sun was one hell of a jam.
The Lessons of my Fashion Indoctrinated Weekend
There is something alluring and attractive about the fashion industry and their lavished do’s that have everyone hopelessly captivated in awe, almost wishing to be a figure as stoic or worshipped as Anna Wintour. Fashion week, regardless of the country, is always a socialite’s dream, a fashionista’s must-be-seen-at and a chance for the who’s who...
Spicy Villa Guest House, Cape Town
For a relaxing getaway, a business trip or a dirty weekend away in Cape Town, Spicy Villa Guest House comes highly recommended. Think chic Afro/Mediterranean-inspired décor, a crystal clear pool set among palms, cycads and leafy trees, pristine over-sized bathrooms, and comfortably luxurious bedrooms and open-plan living space. Its location could not be...
Syd Kitchen: Rest in Peace, but never silent
Syd Kitchen died three weeks ago. One of South Africa’s great musicians, Syd was a folk artist whose musical history is inextricably embedded in that of our country. At Splashy Fen, South Africa’s longest running music festival, he was the one artist who had played every single year since the beginning. 1990 to 2010. Sadly,...
Vodacom Unlimited Festival Review: House Music Festival whines in bad event management
Hesitation is what first sprung to mind when a friend quipped: “Louie Vega live at Orlando Stadium, let’s!” My response, nothing short of a succinct snub: “Orlando at night? Never!” In the end house music won as my incurable FOMO got the better of me! Louie Vega, Tira, Liquid Deep, Vinny Da Vinci etc all...
James Frey takes on God, & the faithful on Darwin & The Satanic Verses.
It’s always been my ambition to write the most influential, most widely read, most controversial book of all time – James Frey Fresh from his battles with Oprah and Larry King, James Frey’s got a new target: God. In his new book, The Final Testament of the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ is alive and...
In the Name of Dance: Flash Republic Album Launch
On 26 March 2011, Joburg hipsters and dance junkies descended to the house of indie, better known as The Alex Theatre, to pay live tribute to Flash Republic’s latest offering: Killer Moves. That night Flash Republic brought new meaning to the saying ‘if it aint live, it’s dead’ as the South African dance trio...
