No smoke and mirrors in this social experiment

No smoke and mirrors in this social experiment

The short film titled “American Reflexxx”, filmed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2013, has ignited a fresh debate (when uploaded on 7 April 2015) with its ever-relevant ‘questions about gender stereotypes, mob mentality, and violence in America’ – and the world. The video offers a compelling insight into human...
Rising Up to sit down for a Q&A with OBEY

Rising Up to sit down for a Q&A with OBEY

While a growing number of individuals – laughing, jamming, conversing and feeling the funk on the streets of Braamfontein, Jozi – gazed up at Shepard Fairey’s forming mural of Mandela, one small seed was gearing up for up our talk with the American contemporary street artist/illustrator/activist. Watch our video interview...
On a Wire with UNKLE's co-founder

On a Wire with UNKLE’s co-founder

‘I think it’s a dramatic shake up that’s happening. It’s interesting times for artists now.’ – James Lavelle, 2011. Ernst Lass, our designer at the time, had a conference call with the voice of UNKLE. Discover more about James Lavelle in this interview, featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years...
Calling Mr Brainwash

Calling Mr Brainwash

From his California home, LA street artist Mr Brainwash – born in Paris under the name Thierry Guetta – gave one small seed an exclusive phone interview. Originally published in issue 24 and now featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.
In 2009, we discovered the artist who was born a dog...

In 2009, we discovered the artist who was born a dog…

one small seed’s old editor, Dylan Culhane, discovers the extraordinary imagination of Ray Caesar. First published in issue 12 and now part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.
Watch Roger Ballen's "Outland" (2015)

Watch Roger Ballen’s “Outland” (2015)

Phaidon Press has released a revised version of the iconic book Outland by photographer Roger Ballen, who is also featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed issue. Filmmaker Ben Jay Crossman takes us on a journey to the Outland to show us the mind inside the mind....
Roger Ballen: much more than Die Antwoord's inspiration

Roger Ballen: much more than Die Antwoord’s inspiration

Meeting New York-born, South African-based photographer Roger Ballen was a surreal and humbling experience. His brazen creativity, technique and ability to ‘see’ some one/something in a way you or I might not… A true genius with such a rare and beautiful insight into the human soul and mind. Watch our...
The Story behind "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song"

The Story behind “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”

We interview the Hollywood icon, Melvin “Block” Van Peebles, who many have called ‘the godfather of modern black cinema’ because of his controversial 1970 film, “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”
Getting Self-Made by Sam Norval.

Getting Self-Made by Sam Norval.

Now living in New York, SA photographer Sam Norval just makes it happen. His “Self-Made” shoot (issue 23) is sexy, fun and provocative – and the behind-the-scenes footage will keep you pushing play again… and again! Part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA....
Crazier than Hunter S. Thompson?

Crazier than Hunter S. Thompson?

Our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA, features a rare interview with the legendary Gonzo artist and cartoonist Ralph Steadman. In it he shares (among many other anecdotes): ‘”Rolling Stone” co-founder Jann Wenner agreed that I was crazier than Hunter. Oh Dear’
Even in the early days of Hendrik Vermeulen Couture, it was all about…

Even in the early days of Hendrik Vermeulen Couture, it was all about…

Patterns, texture, and superior quality fabrics. Hendrik Vermeulen Couture forms part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA. Issue 19’s fashion spread, entitled “Project Aiko: Rise of the Machines”, shows an exquisite collection by the local haute-couture fashion designer.
This man knows how to make girls go Wild

This man knows how to make girls go Wild

Check out this video and photo-shoot starring the avant-garde German creative Matt Taylor, who introduces himself in Issue 17 (The Wild Issue) as Milfred du Toit. Forming part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.
3D animation that must be seen!

3D animation that must be seen!

Editor-in-chief Giuseppe Russo interviewed one of the directors from Polynoid, a design studio in Germany. Polynoid.tv created the insane 3D animation titled 'Loom'... watch it and find out the inside scoop on what it took to create the epic animation. Featured in our 'Best Of' Ten Years one small seed,...
That day in the garage... it got greasy

That day in the garage… it got greasy

Part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed Issue, in partnership with PUMA, is the Urban Eniquity fashion spread (Issue 22). We commissioned German photographer Guido Schwarz to shoot an industrial grime-inspired fashion story… Girls, Guys, Grease, this was no ordinary garage set.
International "Men’s Health" Model goes all Coy for one small seed

International “Men’s Health” Model goes all Coy for one small seed

The South Beach Fashion Shoot from Issue 17 brings heat to our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA. It isn’t often one is able to have such a renowned model, Bryce Thompson, on set. And a big-ups to all (on and off set) that were...
PUMA X ALIFE S/S '15 COLLECTION & Bobbito Garcia Q&A

PUMA X ALIFE S/S ’15 COLLECTION & Bobbito Garcia Q&A

Part of the ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed Issue, in partnership with PUMA. Through the release of their highly anticipated collaborative collection for Spring/Summer 2015, PUMA rekindles its partnership with New York lifestyle concept ALIFE. Also read an interview Bobbito Garcia, whose relationship with PUMA goes all the...
'BEST OF' 10 YEARS ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE

‘BEST OF’ 10 YEARS ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE

The best of our 10 years in independent publishing has been curated in this epic edition… Welcome to one small seed magazine / issue 29 / digital 04. Going through the pages of 25 print magazines and our three digital issues to select the content has left us smiling, laughing,...
Picture This Magazine is Back! Incl. a brand new issue #13

Picture This Magazine is Back! Incl. a brand new issue #13

‘A picture that nobody sees is a dead picture. Bring life to your favourite moments. Picture This Magazine. Share to be Seen.’
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Album of the Week: February Week 03

Album of the Week: February Week 03

February’s third album of the week is Portfolio by Cape Town-based one small seed network member Ronnie Belcher Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!! Check out the album HERE
Storm Thorgerson: The Raging Storm

Storm Thorgerson: The Raging Storm

In issue 24 “Listen to my Colour & Look at my Sound” - we interviewed legendary album artist Storm Thorgerson. In February 2012, Thorgerson will be coming to Cape Town to showcase his work. To follow is an interview that first appeared in the Cape Argus ‘Good Weekend’ of 2012/01/2. Written by Evan Milton, Courtesy...
#bottomrightcorner February, Week 02

#bottomrightcorner February, Week 02

Featured on the bottom right corner of onesmallseed.com is a selection of music from around the world, from electronic to hip-hop to dub-step to rock. This is the selection for week two. If you have any tracks that you’d like to share with us, you’ve made or helped produce please email connor@onesmallseed.com or sarahclaire@onesmallseed.com. #welikeitlouder...
WIN with one small seed & ULTIMATE X 2012!

WIN with one small seed & ULTIMATE X 2012!

Presented by Absa Life Xtreme, the Ultimate X 2012 festival will hit Cape Town 18 February 2012. Read on to find out how to win a hamper with Ultimate X and one small seed!                    
Control over Nature: Amon Tobin & Tessa Farmer

Control over Nature: Amon Tobin & Tessa Farmer

Put the work of a Brazilian electronic music pioneer and a London-based sculptor in one room and you will get a sensational exhibition… A supernova of the senses.
The Cult to release new studio album

The Cult to release new studio album

One of the finest British rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, The Cult has wrapped up the recording of Choice of Weapon, the group’s first studio album in five years.
| Elektronik Dialogues | Felix Laband

| Elektronik Dialogues | Felix Laband

one small seed in conjunction with Olmeca Editión Black Tequila present a new edition to one small seed magazine: The Elektronic Dialogues; offering our readers an intimate showcase of the diversity in our local and international electronic music scene. In Issue 24 – our latest issue in stores now! – we brings you Blush n...
Jozifest Burns Down the Highway Skyline

Jozifest Burns Down the Highway Skyline

Picture this, directly underneath the M1 Highway is a stage blaring the most potent of dub-step; non-stop. A sea of possessed bodies going crazy giving way to sound at the speed of 140bpm – repetitively. It’s a powerful sound that gives impetus to move like possessed junkies.                ...
S U N G L A S S E S  AT  N I G H T

S U N G L A S S E S AT N I G H T

To celebrate the summer of 2011/12, some of our country’s most popular artists have collaborated on a cover of a 1984 dancefloor-hit, ‘Sunglasses at Night’. The original track was written and recorded by Canadian singer/songwriter Corey Hart, and has been given new life by the local talent that our music scene has to offer.
Markus Wormstorm's "Not I, but a friend" Album Launch

Markus Wormstorm’s “Not I, but a friend” Album Launch

Featured in Issue 23 – “Cult of Self” – of one small seed magazine, Markus Wormstorm is a name synonymous with all things electronic. Leigh Vermaak takes us through the night of February the 2nd; it’s the launch of Markus Wormstorm‘s latest album titled Not I, but a friend…
Album of the week: February week 2

Album of the week: February week 2

February’s second album of the week is ‘PRIDE-ILLUSTRATIONS’ by Durban based one small seed community member Warren Green Green has this to say about the album: these illustrations were created for my b-tech year of graphic design. the concept behind the design was combining traditional tattoo images and the rich local flavour of Westville and...
#bottomrightcorner - February, Week 01

#bottomrightcorner – February, Week 01

This week we’ve started adding music we like to the bottom right corner of onesmallseed.com. We have DJs from all over the world and are interested in showcasing local talent also. If you have any tracks that you’d like to share with us, you’ve made or helped produce please email connor@onesmallseed.com or sarahclaire@onesmallseed.com. May the...
The Eco Movement: A New Vision for Cemeteries

The Eco Movement: A New Vision for Cemeteries

Do cemeteries give you the creeps? Normally they aren’t the most relaxing places to visit. An Italian project, seeking to promote the realization of “green cemeteries” wants to change the way we honor our dead and construct our cemeteries.   The project, called Capsula Mundi, envisions cemeteries full of trees instead of tombstones. Capsula Mundi...
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