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.
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.
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.
‘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
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.
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.
Lonnie Mak: Manifesting the Divine Feminine
Luke Swanepoel chats to songbird Lonnie Mak about artistic expression and her new single, ‘F.F.Y.’
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”.
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.
Meccamind & The Birth Of Swaggaboi MUZIK
We linked with the rising Meccamind. An artist on the way on changing the Hip Hop genre with the creation of ‘Swaggaboi Muzik’. In this interview, we uncovered more on his story, his unique sound, and more on his exciting tour experience.
Audio Therapy Sessions With Jarry Pitboi
After what felt like an eternity, VERVE finally had the chance to have a conversation with Jarry Pitboi, dissecting his early memories, the message behind his music, and how much he loves to perform his discography in front of a crowd.
“Sonic Liberation Across Alkebulan”
Emily Freedman chats to Operation Khataza about Sonic Liberation, their upcoming tour, and the lineage that they form a part of.
When Fashion & Music Meet - Richi Rich’s Tale
We caught up with Richi Rich, a prominent figure within the music and fashion industry, and spoke on his ascension from Alex to Cape Town, his passion for creativity, and his views on the music scene between the two different major cities in SA.