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.
On set with Peachy Keen
Cape Town band Peachy Keen are surprising South Africa with their enigmatic blend of Rockabilly Punk. one small seed contributor Aimee Vogelsang visited Peachy Keen on the set of their new music video ‘Shot a man down’ for the following 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.
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: APRIL 2011, WEEK 03
This week’s album of the week is Live by Elsa Bleda and features a selection of live performance photography. We hope you enjoy our selection for the third week of April 2011. To have your work featured in an Album of the Week, simply sign up to one small seed network, upload your work and then create...
THE FLAMJANGLED TEA PARTY
The term flamjangled has solidified itself into the Cape Town lexicon. The second annual Tea Party offered a smorgasbord of delight accompanied by a genre bending soundtrack , costumed revelry and tea inspired libations. Brought to life by Good Times Events and the fantastic team behind Balkanology, the party proved itself one of Cape Town’s...
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RAMFEST 2011
one small seed made it to RAMFest 2011 in Cape Town, but barely made it out alive! Check out the footage to see what went down at South Africa’s only REAL Alternative Music festival. RAMfest – The Cape’s Ultimate Rock Festival – spanned 3 venues this year for the first time, bringing Real Alternative Music...
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Taking place this weekend is the world renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival. This year’s event include artists from Gazelle to Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis with a special performance by legends Earth, Wind and Fire. Never in our nation’s history has a music event been singled out in a State of the Nation address like...
Album Review: Spoek Mathambo – Mshini Wam (2010)
Reviewer: Batandwa Alperstein Spoek Mathambo brings a fresh new flavour with his debut album, Mshini Wam. The beats and lyrics share the same characteristics: simple, cryptic and infectious. Tribal drums meet grinding synths to create an atmosphere of grungy downtown Jozi streets. There is a powerful irony in the special blend of sophisticated cheesiness that...
It’s better than Christmas!
We’re so excited. It’s going to be amazing. It’s better than Christmas. It’s coming March 14, 2011. What’s going on? Well you better watch the video to find out! Starring: aKING, The Dirty Skirts, Daniel Ting Chong, Haezer, Mark Niskerone, Pappa Smurf, Ryan Kruger, DJ Chubbi (YFM), The Plastics, Gazelle, Lindiwe Suttle and more!
RAMFEST 2011
one small seed made it to RAMFest 2011 in Cape Town, but barely made it out alive! Check out the footage to see what went down at South Africa’s only REAL Alternative Music festival. Length 03:29 (4 March 2011) RAMFEST 2011 from one small seed on Vimeo. Location: nekkies Worcester Music: ‘wtfih (cyberpunkers remix)’ Haezer...
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SPOEK MATHAMBO: CONTROL
Spoek Mathambo is one of South Africa’s funkiest faces behind original, head-bopping musical collaborations. His latest project Mshini Wam is no exception. We recently profiled this new Afro-futurist supergroup in issue 21 of one small seed, and now Spoek’s latest music video has just premiered on Dazed & Confused‘s online platform, Dazed Digital. ...
Grolsch Picture This Event
An exciting development for one small seed in collaboration with Grolsch and African Dope Records, one small seed proudly launched the very first print edition of Picture This. A two-night event held at the Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street as part of Creative Week, Cape Town played host to this innovative new venture between...
Masters of Rock Tour starring Deep Purple
One of the outcomes of South Africa hosting that global sports tournament that shall not be named is the sudden surge in international stars popping up all over SA – all, no doubt, with their eyes on their share of the money-pie. From the UK’s Fatboy Slim claiming to be the official DJ of the...
