Benjamin Jephta: Homecoming as a continuous process
Em had the opportunity to uncover a whole lot about the widely renowned musician, Benjamin Jephta, in this interview.
in the room at ‘the voice in my head’ tour
Sivu recently attended Cellz ‘The Voice in my Head’ tour - this is his review of the night
Exploring the voice in Cellz’ head
Right before he embarked on the Cape Town leg of his SA tour, we got the chance to have a sit down with German-South African musician Cellz
The VERVE RoundUp Vol. 7
The VERVE Roundup series has finally returned for the year of 2026. In this volume, we highlight the sounds we loved throughout January and February of the year new year.
Distorted Closure - A True Labour Of Love
With the arrival of Kila G’s highly anticipated 2026 album, “Distorted Closure”, Sivu Genu offered a heartfelt breakdown of what made the project such a beautifully immersive listening experience.
KUZIMU - Roho’s Voyage Into The Doldrums of the Self
Fresh off placing 11th on our Top 100 projects for 2025, Sivu Genu does a deep dive review on the project for our latest Spotlight Feature
The Undisputed Underdog - Shoka Sunflower
During his trip to the Mother City, we had the chance to chat to Shoka Sunflower, an exciting virtuoso steadily making a name for himself with his captivating sound.
‘SOUND SYSTEM WARFARE’ -MECCAMIND’s Volume 2
After sitting with @meccamind47’s sophomore album for a month now, we thought it was finally time to speak on it.
But this is not a review. This is a feeling. This is a signal
In the words of our writer Sivu Genu, “people need to hear it and just DANCE!!”.
The Beauty In Pain - Sani Lockeheart
We had the chance to engage with SA’s brightest musicians, Sani Lockeheart. In this chat, we were able to understand Sani’s story and his experiences over his long journey.
‘Meraki*’: 6242 siphum’eTinarha
After finally releasing his highly anticipated “Meraki*” project, Sivu Genu wasted no time breaking down and reviewing the exciting release.
From Dawn til Dusk - a Re-introduction to Kimberleigh Venty
We chat to Kimberleigh Venty ahead of the launch of her second EP, “The Oracle”
The Heart & Soul Of Lynn Cupido
We sat with the glamorous vocalist, Lynn Cupido, reflecting on her journey, her values, and her views on what home really means to her.
Creativity Over Everything - banzai’s Tale
Representing Gaborone, we had the chance to discover a lot more on banzai, one of Botswana’s finest to come out of the nation.
The VERVE RoundUp Vol. 6
Better late than never! Our latest volume of our RoundUp series had many musicians release the finest sounds to come out during the month of September 2025.
The Power Of Poetic Rap - Joshua Futura
Introducing Joshua Futura, one of SA’s most exciting Hip Hop prospects, preaching his past of experiencing xenophobia through his dynamic lyricism gifts.
Distorted Conversations With Broken Telephone
We had the pleasure of chatting to Broken Telephone, one of Cape Town’s dynamic music makers, crafting a lane of his own with his unique sound.
A Glimpse Inside Kristi Lowe’s Mind
Jeriah chats to Kristi Lowe about her debut album, her journey as an artist, and her championing of women in the local music scene
‘Amongst The Pigeons’: A deliberate act of defiance
Music writer Sivu Genu does an in-depth review of the upcoming album from Jarry Pitboi and Permi Kwaali