‘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
Botswana To The World - Briann Bc’s Ascendancy
Finally branching out of our South African border, we decided to tap into the land of Botswana and have a chat with one of their finest talents, Briann Bc, understanding his evolution as an aspiring artist.
The VERVE RoundUp Vol. 5 - Spring Edition
This past month, the VERVE team constantly kept an eye on the frequent releases. Doing what we do best with this series, we’ve compiled a list of the joints that had the team cherishing how much talent we have in and around South Africa, ranging from all diverse sounds and genres.
The new era of Kujenga
In two interviews spanning 6 months we sat down with Kujenga to discuss their message, their London tour and their upcoming EP
The VERVE Roundup Vol. 4
Running the fourth volume of the VERVE RoundUp, this list features the tracks and projects that we’ve been bumping, ranging from all kinds of genres and sounds that had us captivated in the month of July 2025.
Mars Baby: Communication is Song
After sitting with his latest release ‘Handsome Luke and The Heartbreakers’, Luke Swanepoel chats to Jesse Meintjies, aka Mars Baby, about self-expression, self-discovery, and human existence
Aidan Fraser & His Field Of Vision
We finally had the chance to link up with SA’s upcoming exciting virtuoso, Aidan Fraser, using the moment to unveil his thoughts on the local scene, his distinct sound, and a lot more.
Hii-Rolling with LUUKHANYO
After the release his single of OPEN CASKET, Ntando Bam and the team sat down with LUUKHANYO to discuss the upcoming release of his debut album
LOUNGE SINGER - The Voice Behind The Beats
We were finally able to grab a deep chat with LOUNGE SINGER, a gifted producer shaking rooms all over the Mother City. We were able to uncover his background, his reasoning for doing what he does, and his views on the current scene.
The VERVE Roundup Vol. 3 - Winter Edition
The third volume of our monthly roundup is finally here, listing some of our favourite music releases to come out of the nation during the month of June.
Bvse & His Destined Path For Music
Introducing Bvse, an artist forging his own path in the music world of South Africa and beyond. We took this moment to unveil his truest motives, his background, and why he’s persistent on crafting his own destiny in the world of music.
Balancing Culture with Esha Parbhoo
In this interview, Vuyo Polson sits down with Indian Classical Musician Esha Parbhoo, to discuss culture and the musical landscape of South Africa — the spaces it doesn’t allow, and how Esha is pioneering her mission of inclusivity through Ragas Beyond Borders.
GIULIETTE PRICE BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Jonathan Inglis recently, undertook a photoshoot with Giuliette Price, resulting in stunning visuals. Emily Freedman sat down with Giuliette to put text to image to reflect the presence of the songbird.
The VERVE RoundUp Vol.2
We at VERVE have rounded up the 2nd volume of music we’ve been experiencing, letting the people know what’s happening in the scene.
Lonnie Mak: Manifesting the Divine Feminine
Luke Swanepoel chats to songbird Lonnie Mak about artistic expression and her new single, ‘F.F.Y.’
The VERVE RoundUp Vol.1
In this listing, we’ve decided to put out what sounds have captivated VERVE, ranging from all genres from all over Southern Africa.
The Blossoming Of FleeQy
We had the opportunity to sit down with FleeQy over a coffee to uncover her growth as a musician, her journey navigating the scene, and more on her hit project, titled “3SIXTY”.
The nature of MANA
Late last year we encountered a sonic experience at the Sonic Cinema screening event held by MANA. This is the conversation that followed, in which we delve into the vision and inspiration behind the project, and the new ‘orb’ EP
Certified Genius & The Art Of Production & Performing
Midway through his Cape Town trip, we were able to catch Certified Genius, an incredibly minded Jozi musician, for an in-depth conversation on his journey and opinions within the SA music world.
HOLDING SPACES WITH NEXA
Nexa tells us about the musical therapy that is their music, and reminds us to hold space - for ourselves, and each other