Bevolked rockers inspanned
Shaun de WaalAn astonishing number of musicians have joined Gary Herselman to produce a mega-album.
Restaurant pays over $44k for Pharrell's hat
Fast food restaurant Arby's has paid $44 100 for a Vivienne Westwood hat made famous by producer-rapper-singer Pharrell Williams.
Eminem leaves SA crowd in rapture
Grethe KoenHip-hop legend Eminem delivered an energetic, crowd-pleasing and nostalgic performance to a packed stadium on the last leg of his Rapture 2014 tour.
Metro FM Music awards ... the beat goes on
Rhodé MarshallFrom performances by AKA to Mafikizolo's big win, here are the highlights of this year's Metro FM Music awards.
The 13th Metro FM Music Awards celebrates '20 years of beat'
Rhodé MarshallGet ready for the 13th annual Metro FM Music Awards, held in Durban for the second consecutive year.
Infighting smears UB40's (reported) SA tour
Rhodé MarshallFive former UB40 members have denied that the band will tour SA, saying their name is being expoited, while another three continue to market the show.
MK awards: Where are the black musos?
Melina MeletakosDespite the audience of MK diversifying over its nine years in existence, Melina Meletakos says the channel still fails to recognise black musicians.
AKA 'done with opening shows for international artists'
Rhodé MarshallHip-hop artist AKA has tweeted he will not be opening for international acts again because of poor treatment and minimal exposure.
Glitter king Bowie becomes oldest Brit Awards recipient
Guardian ReporterThe old guard outshone new kids on the block as veteran star David Bowie used his Brit awards appearance to plead with Scotland not to leave the UK.
The old dreams are dead, but the Brother Moves On
Bongani KonaAfter mourning the death of the revolution, the collective has found new purpose, and a new myth.
Eminem's support acts announced
Eminem will be joined by American rapper Action Bronson and Jack Parow on the South African leg of his Rapture tour.
Joy of Jazz announces Porter and Hargrove on line-up
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has announced Grammy Award-winners Gregory Porter and Roy Hargrove as part of its line-up this year.
Inside Llewyn Davis: A folk soundtrack for 2014
Grethe KoenThe soundtrack to "Inside Llewyn Davis" is heartfelt without being sentimental, a modern folk journey inspired by Bob Dylan and David Van Ronk.
Major Lazer rocks SA Mad Decent Block Party
Liam BrickhillMajor Lazer headlined the first Mad Decent Block Party to be held outside the US in SA, and Cape Town showed off an electric event.
Jo'burg crowd goes mad for Kendrick Lamar
Rhodé MarshallThe self-proclaimed King of New York, Kendrick Lamar, performed at Johannesburg Stadium on Saturday evening.
We’re all just a little bit over Die Antwoord
Grethe KoenDie Antwoord’s videos are becoming passé and their one-liners stale. And I say this as a former die-hard fan.
Mad Decent Block Party coming to SA
We're giving away tickets to SA's first Mad Block Party, which is coming to Jo'burg and Cape Town, featuring DJ Major Lazer and Dillon Francis.
Big Sean: Coming to SA a dream come true
Rhodé MarshallBig Sean, who had the crowd going at a rainy performance in Jo'burg, talks about beats, lyrics, Kanye West, and coming to South Africa.
The gospel according to Bruce Springsteen
Charles LeonardA Springsteen show is part revivalist church service, part leftist political rally. But above all, it is a sweat-drenched rock 'n roll spectacle.
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