Flashback
The original skinny jeans and bandannas. Take note, Kloof street hipsters.
Ps. Spot Benji from Good Charlotte at the table.
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cold Winter's Night
OH, it's so chilly here in Cape Town.
The air is crisp as I walk home, leaves crunching under my shoe. My breath hangs in the air like sparrows on the phone lines. I love this time of year, walking out in the open.
Everything seems so much brighter, the birds' song sounds more full of life, dogs have more bounce in their bound, it's just so lovely. And even though it seems more gray out, the sky is more pink and blue than ever, the metal telephone poles are shinier - bliss!
Here are some of my perfect winter evening songs. I like to cuddle in a blanket, have the window wide open, with the smokey winter's air drifting in, steaming cup of tea and a book while this is playing.
Spot Neil Patrick Harris if you can
The air is crisp as I walk home, leaves crunching under my shoe. My breath hangs in the air like sparrows on the phone lines. I love this time of year, walking out in the open.
Everything seems so much brighter, the birds' song sounds more full of life, dogs have more bounce in their bound, it's just so lovely. And even though it seems more gray out, the sky is more pink and blue than ever, the metal telephone poles are shinier - bliss!
Here are some of my perfect winter evening songs. I like to cuddle in a blanket, have the window wide open, with the smokey winter's air drifting in, steaming cup of tea and a book while this is playing.
Spot Neil Patrick Harris if you can
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
FuziGISH!
OMG you guyz! I totally love Fuzigish. Totally hardcore, punk rock, skank to the gish.
Everything I grew up loving. Rebellion, love, Africanism. Ska punking music!
I was having a conversation about South African music with a friend tonight, and I was all for it. All for it.
I mean, look at Fokokfpolisiekar. They reminded people of how cool it is to be South African, to be Afrikaans, and to be proudly so. They gave South Africans an identity.
I think after '94 people were kinda afraid, afraid to be themselves, true South Africans. Fast forward almost ten years and people are in love with our amazing country, and our music industry is thriving. Viva South Africa.
SA I love you.
I give you my top three Sa music videos.... #FuckYeah!
Spend your bandwith on this... It's totally worth it!
Everything I grew up loving. Rebellion, love, Africanism. Ska punking music!
I was having a conversation about South African music with a friend tonight, and I was all for it. All for it.
I mean, look at Fokokfpolisiekar. They reminded people of how cool it is to be South African, to be Afrikaans, and to be proudly so. They gave South Africans an identity.
I think after '94 people were kinda afraid, afraid to be themselves, true South Africans. Fast forward almost ten years and people are in love with our amazing country, and our music industry is thriving. Viva South Africa.
SA I love you.
I give you my top three Sa music videos.... #FuckYeah!
Spend your bandwith on this... It's totally worth it!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Hogs at Brass Bell
The infamous Hog Hoggidy Hog are back for a limited time only!! Get yer tickets here, step up, step up!
Just kidding. But seriously. The pork rock legends are playing their last show for a while (a long while) at Splashy Fen in Durban next weekend, and their last Cape Town gig is on Thursday at Zula Bar.
You have two more opportunities to catch the pork rockers in SA.
Saturday night at the Brass Bell, Kalk Bay:
And Thursday at Zula Bar, doors open at 9pm.
How awesome is the Brass Bell poster?? Designed by the Hogs' very own drummer, Sean Devey. He is a fantabulous graphic designer, check out some of his other work below. To get in contact his email address is seandevey01@yahoo.com
See ya there, hoglets!
Just kidding. But seriously. The pork rock legends are playing their last show for a while (a long while) at Splashy Fen in Durban next weekend, and their last Cape Town gig is on Thursday at Zula Bar.
You have two more opportunities to catch the pork rockers in SA.
Saturday night at the Brass Bell, Kalk Bay:
And Thursday at Zula Bar, doors open at 9pm.
How awesome is the Brass Bell poster?? Designed by the Hogs' very own drummer, Sean Devey. He is a fantabulous graphic designer, check out some of his other work below. To get in contact his email address is seandevey01@yahoo.com
See ya there, hoglets!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Warm and Fuzzies
Remember when you were a kid and you had that one cd/band that you were absolutely in love with? When you played their one cd over and over again, for days on end? When a certain song made your heart skip a beat and you felt all warm and fuzzy? I just got that feeling while my iPod was on shuffle and FOD by Greenday randomly played.
The cd that kind of defined what your place in life is gonna be?
For me that cd was Greenday's Dookie. I was about 14 and totally in love with the idea of a liberal, stand up for your rights kind of music. To be opinionated and questioning in a little town where the norm was to follow the herd and do what you're told, was an exhilarating and emancipating feeling. I believe the correct term is fuck yeah!
The whole punk rock thing defined who I was throughout high school, and shaped who I was to be become. A kickass, strongly willed adult. I had this urge to be a little bit different and being thearty punky kid emotional teenager was how I expressed myself.
Listening to the punk rock music (said in my best Blink 182 nasal accent) really was the best thing I ever did for myself. Being a bit outspoken, and having the supportive family that I do, I learnt to question society's 'ideals' and draw a little outside of the lines.
Here's to kids making awesome music and inspiring a nation, nay, the world's youngest little free thinkers.
Don't stop sticking it to the man.
"Seventeen and strung out on confusion
Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Now mom and dad will never understand "
The cd that kind of defined what your place in life is gonna be?
For me that cd was Greenday's Dookie. I was about 14 and totally in love with the idea of a liberal, stand up for your rights kind of music. To be opinionated and questioning in a little town where the norm was to follow the herd and do what you're told, was an exhilarating and emancipating feeling. I believe the correct term is fuck yeah!
The whole punk rock thing defined who I was throughout high school, and shaped who I was to be become. A kickass, strongly willed adult. I had this urge to be a little bit different and being the
Listening to the punk rock music (said in my best Blink 182 nasal accent) really was the best thing I ever did for myself. Being a bit outspoken, and having the supportive family that I do, I learnt to question society's 'ideals' and draw a little outside of the lines.
Here's to kids making awesome music and inspiring a nation, nay, the world's youngest little free thinkers.
Don't stop sticking it to the man.
"Seventeen and strung out on confusion
Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Now mom and dad will never understand "
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
RAMFest 2012
Wow! Ramfest was epic!
It took place on probably one of the hottest days of the year, I hear temperatures were soaring above 38 degrees! I had a special water cup reserved just for pouring over myself.
My highlights were
*Newtown Knife Gang. I knew they were going to be epic! Their stage presence was amazing. They probably got the worst time slot, 13h00ish, as it was baking by then, I could hardly stand to be in direct sunlight.
*Hog Hoggidy Hog - So good to see the boys back in Cape Town. The moshpit was dusty and dangerous as always, pretty sweaty too, I steered well clear of that one.
*AWOLNation - Such a surprise! I was convinced that I wouldn't enjoy these guys, what I found on YouTube was quite indie and eighties sounding. Their sound is hardcore with a really strange tinge to it. Weirdo's Hard Rock is how I describe it.
*The Narrow - Awesome as always. These South African legends rock so hard. I lose my face every time. What a perfect build up to In Flames
*Fokofpolisiekar - I was impressed. I'm not normally a Fokof fan, and I haven't actually seen a show of their's in years. The huge crowd during their performance was a clear indication of the love this band 's fans have for them.
The lineup was superb this year, and there was a much bigger turnout then I had expected.
KIEF:
The awesome, awesome lineup. R350 for all those bands, what a deal
The free purified water. What a lifesaver. Backstage we had free bottled water.
The kickass MC. Anyone know his name?
CRAP:
The fact that it took place on a Sunday. There were many people I spoke to who didn't party as hard as they would have liked to. Who wants to drive back home after a festival? Also, a lot of people had work the next day, and no one likes a hangover on a Monday
The lack of shade - It was literally boiling hot, and I actually expected to see some passed out dehydrated people, but luckily not. The two beer tents were full and really warm, not much relief from the Karoo sun
R350 for a one day event. A little expensive, but on the other hand a great deal for all those bands. I'm not sure I would have gone if I didn't have a free ticket.
All in all, I had a kick ass time. I was very grateful that I didn't have work at 9am Monday morning.
I came home dusty, hot, exhausted but so euphoric.
Cheers Ramfest
It took place on probably one of the hottest days of the year, I hear temperatures were soaring above 38 degrees! I had a special water cup reserved just for pouring over myself.
My highlights were
*Newtown Knife Gang. I knew they were going to be epic! Their stage presence was amazing. They probably got the worst time slot, 13h00ish, as it was baking by then, I could hardly stand to be in direct sunlight.
*Hog Hoggidy Hog - So good to see the boys back in Cape Town. The moshpit was dusty and dangerous as always, pretty sweaty too, I steered well clear of that one.
*AWOLNation - Such a surprise! I was convinced that I wouldn't enjoy these guys, what I found on YouTube was quite indie and eighties sounding. Their sound is hardcore with a really strange tinge to it. Weirdo's Hard Rock is how I describe it.
*The Narrow - Awesome as always. These South African legends rock so hard. I lose my face every time. What a perfect build up to In Flames
*Fokofpolisiekar - I was impressed. I'm not normally a Fokof fan, and I haven't actually seen a show of their's in years. The huge crowd during their performance was a clear indication of the love this band 's fans have for them.
The lineup was superb this year, and there was a much bigger turnout then I had expected.
KIEF:
The awesome, awesome lineup. R350 for all those bands, what a deal
The free purified water. What a lifesaver. Backstage we had free bottled water.
The kickass MC. Anyone know his name?
CRAP:
The fact that it took place on a Sunday. There were many people I spoke to who didn't party as hard as they would have liked to. Who wants to drive back home after a festival? Also, a lot of people had work the next day, and no one likes a hangover on a Monday
The lack of shade - It was literally boiling hot, and I actually expected to see some passed out dehydrated people, but luckily not. The two beer tents were full and really warm, not much relief from the Karoo sun
R350 for a one day event. A little expensive, but on the other hand a great deal for all those bands. I'm not sure I would have gone if I didn't have a free ticket.
All in all, I had a kick ass time. I was very grateful that I didn't have work at 9am Monday morning.
I came home dusty, hot, exhausted but so euphoric.
Cheers Ramfest
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Somebody That I Used to Know
Wow. Check out this cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Walk Off the Earth.
It is so cool. So, so cool.
It is so cool. So, so cool.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Rudimental's at De Waal Park
This weekend the De Waal Park had a free concert. Apparently it happens quite often, but on times before when I just happened to be strolling on through, the music was a strange mix of nothing as cool as the Rudi's.
The Rudi's are an 8 piece ska/reggae/proudly South African band, with a unique sound that makes you wanna jive. Seriously. I cannot sit still during a Rudi's song.
So when we heard there was free show on, at a park around the corner from my apartment, we were KEEN.
Cheese, wine and picnic blankets a ready, we marched our little tushies to the park to be merry.
It was such a great vibe; kids, dogs, old people, young people, hippies, Rastas, indie kids, every one loves the Rudimentals.
Here's some photos I took of the event.
The Rudi's are an 8 piece ska/reggae/proudly South African band, with a unique sound that makes you wanna jive. Seriously. I cannot sit still during a Rudi's song.
So when we heard there was free show on, at a park around the corner from my apartment, we were KEEN.
Cheese, wine and picnic blankets a ready, we marched our little tushies to the park to be merry.
It was such a great vibe; kids, dogs, old people, young people, hippies, Rastas, indie kids, every one loves the Rudimentals.
Here's some photos I took of the event.
Friday, January 27, 2012
16 Stitch
Who remembers 16 Stitch? God, I remember listening this when I was about fifteen/sixteen and feeling so fucking hardcore. I totally had a SA rock revival in my bedroom tonight - The Narrow, Pestroy, Not My Dog, 16 Stitch, I got too excited and couldn't sleep, so I decided to share it with yooou. Also a new band, Newtown Knife Gang - so effing awesome they deserve their own post.
So here's a short playlist, time for bed, barbies, your pretty little ears will break.
So here's a short playlist, time for bed, barbies, your pretty little ears will break.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Linton Kwesi Johnson - Dub Poet
Please allow me to introduce you to the amazing dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson.
Born in Jamaica and raised in the UK, Johnson is one of two living poets to have his work published in the Penguin Classic Series, and the only black poet. So he must be pretty damn good.
Aweh.
Y'all know how much I love ska and dub, so when I came across LKJ I was ecstatic.
LKJ sets his mainly politically themed poetry to soul shaking dub-reggae music, rapping about the hardships he has experienced living as an Afro Caribbean in the UK during the seventies and eighties.
When I listen to his music, I immediately think of Maxi Jazz from Faithless. Both artists have this cool, collected style, rapping about hardcore, emotional life situations.
LKJ is regarded as one of the predecessors to modern day rap, and I sure am glad I got this album.
Here's some of his work.
Born in Jamaica and raised in the UK, Johnson is one of two living poets to have his work published in the Penguin Classic Series, and the only black poet. So he must be pretty damn good.
Aweh.
Y'all know how much I love ska and dub, so when I came across LKJ I was ecstatic.
LKJ sets his mainly politically themed poetry to soul shaking dub-reggae music, rapping about the hardships he has experienced living as an Afro Caribbean in the UK during the seventies and eighties.
When I listen to his music, I immediately think of Maxi Jazz from Faithless. Both artists have this cool, collected style, rapping about hardcore, emotional life situations.
LKJ is regarded as one of the predecessors to modern day rap, and I sure am glad I got this album.
Here's some of his work.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
I love Zooey Deschanel
And now she has a band! Ahhh!
It's called She & Him, and it's total happy clappy music. So perfect for her. It reminds me of Feist a little. The music videos are retro and a little strange.
I love her style, and I'm busy watching her new show "New Girl". It's quirky and cute, just like her.
I sound like a super fan, I know, but come on now, can you tell me you don't love her too??
It's called She & Him, and it's total happy clappy music. So perfect for her. It reminds me of Feist a little. The music videos are retro and a little strange.
I love her style, and I'm busy watching her new show "New Girl". It's quirky and cute, just like her.
I sound like a super fan, I know, but come on now, can you tell me you don't love her too??
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| How adorable is that top?! |
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| Cute belt! |
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| Moschino dress |
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| From her HBO show "New Girl" |
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Skanks...
So it's no surprise, I love ska. And I would love you to love ska with me. Some of my top bands evah:
Big D & the Kid's Table - Little Bitch
Less Than Jake - The Science of Selling Yourself Short. One of my favourite bands of all time, ever
Streetlight Manifesto - Would you Be Impressed?
And my very favourite band in the world
Leavin' - Madcaddies
Okay - my ultimate band . Yes, I have many favourites
Sublime- Roots of Creation
Irie.
Merry Christmas bitches
Big D & the Kid's Table - Little Bitch
Less Than Jake - The Science of Selling Yourself Short. One of my favourite bands of all time, ever
Streetlight Manifesto - Would you Be Impressed?
And my very favourite band in the world
Leavin' - Madcaddies
Okay - my ultimate band . Yes, I have many favourites
Sublime- Roots of Creation
Irie.
Merry Christmas bitches
Cute Christmas Songs!
Reel Big Fish - She has a Girlfriend Now (BEST)
Belle and Sebastian - Step into My Office
The Shins - Pink Bullets
This one has a paper cow, so cute!
Belle and Sebastian - Step into My Office
The Shins - Pink Bullets
This one has a paper cow, so cute!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
My Top Five Songs of the Day
So these five songs randomly played on my iPod today in a row - such a good mix - well done iTunes!
1. Deftones - Elite
2. The Distillers - Sing Sing Death House
3. The White Stripes- Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
4. Fuzigish - Roll with the Punches
5.The Offspring - Staring at the Sun
You can thank me later
1. Deftones - Elite
2. The Distillers - Sing Sing Death House
3. The White Stripes- Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
4. Fuzigish - Roll with the Punches
5.The Offspring - Staring at the Sun
You can thank me later
Lust List
Things I am drooling over.
1. Brogues - I really want a pair of shiny, not too dainty brogues, in black.
2. An awesome vintagey record player
There is nothing more awesome than listening to your favorite song over a record player, I just get this indescribable feeling, like a warm wave crashing over me, forcing me to get up and do the Jitterbug. When I was a kid I had one, and would listen to the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Del Shannon and make up little dances to perform for my teddys. I know, I know.
OMG- remember this?
I would love one in a box, so I can carry it everywhere! Picnic in the park, anyone?
1. Brogues - I really want a pair of shiny, not too dainty brogues, in black.
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| Asos.com |
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| I tried a pair similar to this the other day. While I do love them, I felt a little clownish... |
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| I have a thing for red shoes. And love the pointy toe! Dorothy Perkins |
There is nothing more awesome than listening to your favorite song over a record player, I just get this indescribable feeling, like a warm wave crashing over me, forcing me to get up and do the Jitterbug. When I was a kid I had one, and would listen to the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Del Shannon and make up little dances to perform for my teddys. I know, I know.
OMG- remember this?
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