Recommended Mix: Kisch’s Summer Sundowner (Hed Kandi)
Right, as you may already know, about two weeks ago I decided to open up a new mixcloud account – even though I am yet to upload any new mixes on the platform, I’ve...
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Singer/ Songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai is My Top Pick for Woman Crush Wednesday
It’s Woman Crush Wednesday and this week Thandiswa Mazwai is my Top Pick for #WCW. Thandiswa Mazwai is a multi-award winning South African musician, and is also the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bongo Maffin....
Word for the Week: Arrangement
A modification of an existing composition. Arrangements can be copyrighted separately from the compositions they reference. When that happens, both the arranger and the composer receive royalties. One of the protections the copyright law...
We’re Losing Money: Why Music Acts Must Stop Using Data File Host
So, you’re an independent musical act – DJ/Recording Artist, etc – with a website that cost you about R9000 (excluding maintenance fees). Your team of representatives include: A Publicist, A Manager & A Booking Agent (who all...
Static Video : Ryki feat. Kyle Watson – Such A Mess
Sidebar: Ok, look, before we go any further I think I should start by saying that I am very much aware that there’s nothing too special about these visuals, apart from the fact that Ryki is obviously...
Pick of the Week : Rocca & Martini – Hands Together EP
So, woke up to news that South African duo Rocca & Martini have released a two-track EP titled “Hands Together” courtesy of Canadian Imprint Big Fish Recordings, today. What’s even more interesting is that...
Traxsource Top 10 September 2015 Featuring Miss Patty, Black Coffee, Cuebur, Julius Papp, Da Capo & more
Aloha. Here’s my Traxsource Top 10 DJ Chart for September 2015 – It’s honestly very hard to pick just 10 favourites for this month when there are so many good quality tracks out there right now, but anyway, that...
Singer/ Songwriter Maleh is my Top Pick for Woman Crush Wednesday
It’s Woman Crush Wednesday and this week Maleh is my Top Pick for #WCW. Maleh’s (Malehloka Mary Hlalele) musical journey began in the heart of the majestic mountain kingdom of Lesotho where she was born...
You Can Now Find Sole Essential on Mixcloud
Finally, I’ve just opened up a Mixcloud account where I’ll try, from now on, to upload all my mixshows (including a few from the past), as well as guest mixes, and snippets from my...
Pick of the Week : Melanie Fiona – Bite The Bullet
So, much like her fellow Canadians, Drake & Alessia Cara (among others), this here beauty, know as Melanie Fiona, has a beautifully unique sound that easily puts her in a league of her own, at the moment....
