Friday night – aka Date night at the CTICC for The Tallest Man On Earth gig.

And as a very clear-cut crowd of Capetonians poured into Auditorium 1, I couldn’t help but feel that Your Friends might be onto something here with their event design/management/hosting skills.

Back in the Auditorium and opening act Beatenberg, supported vocally by a strong fan base, were a curious offering. … Continue Reading

Apparently it takes 3 hours from Cape Town to Swellendam.

Not if you’re driving a Hilux bakkie it doesn’t.

We arrive in just under 2 hours.

Liny Kruger’s waiting for me at the media desk, with a crazed smile on her face. “You haven’t missed much,” she grins.

I missed Dan Patlanksy and Piet Botha on Thursday so I know she’s lying. … Continue Reading

See that picture on the left? That’s Two Door Cinema Club, prepping before a performance at the NME offices which my journalistic god, Luke Lewis, posted a few days ago.

Now I would’ve given a vital organ to be there, but luckily, I don’t have to because Two Door Cinema Club will be in South Africa next month courtesy of 5Gum and their innovative 5 Gum Experience parties.

Yes, you heard me right. … Continue Reading