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.
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 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
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 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
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
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 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.
Slezzy K and How He’s Found Music To Be His Safe Haven
All the way from Jozi, the talented Slezzy K allowed us to explore his journey, speaking on his newest “CRUX” project, his relationship with his crew, and more.