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TATC was started by journalist Tecla “Texx” Ciolfi. Texx has been apart of the music industry in South Africa for the last 15 years in various capacities, namely journalism, podcasting, eventing & artist management. TATC has expanded over the last decade to become a home for creatives who are passionate about telling the rich story of the SA music industry.

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Happening at @thelabia next week, VERTIGO Live II by @vertigo.festival transforms one of Cape Town’s most beloved cinemas and cultural landmarks into a space for deep listening and sensory immersion, where music from Biodive (@terrencepearce) and @singlemotheroftwomusic come into conversation with visuals by @nbasinreallyimportant.The result feels less like an event and more like an experiment in perception, asking that you surrender yourself to wherever which way it may take you.Read more at the link in bio 🔗
📸: @khenzojokazi / @nbasinreallyimportant

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Happening at @thelabia next week, VERTIGO Live II by @vertigo.festival transforms one of Cape Town’s most beloved cinemas and cultural landmarks into a space for deep listening and sensory immersion, where music from Biodive (@terrencepearce) and @singlemotheroftwomusic come into conversation with visuals by @nbasinreallyimportant.The result feels less like an event and more like an experiment in perception, asking that you surrender yourself to wherever which way it may take you.Read more at the link in bio 🔗 📸: @khenzojokazi / @nbasinreallyimportant

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New Zealand soul powerhouse @thisTEEKS and UK indie-pop duo @weareGoodNeighbours will share the stage at Grand Arena, GrandWest on 27 August.If you've had "Home" on repeat or found yourself getting lost in the emotional depth of TEEKS' catalogue, this one's for you. Link in bio for more info.

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New Zealand soul powerhouse @thisTEEKS and UK indie-pop duo @weareGoodNeighbours will share the stage at Grand Arena, GrandWest on 27 August.If you've had "Home" on repeat or found yourself getting lost in the emotional depth of TEEKS' catalogue, this one's for you. Link in bio for more info.

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The @soweto_punk Festival returns for a third edition that’s bigger and badder than before. Happening over two days and in partnership with @boilerroomtv, the event features headliners including @internetgirlmusic and @morenaleraba, platforming one of South Africa’s most fascinating grassroots DIY scenes.Read more at the link in bio 🔗
📸: @klarabeckerling

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The @soweto_punk Festival returns for a third edition that’s bigger and badder than before. Happening over two days and in partnership with @boilerroomtv, the event features headliners including @internetgirlmusic and @morenaleraba, platforming one of South Africa’s most fascinating grassroots DIY scenes.Read more at the link in bio 🔗 📸: @klarabeckerling

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Three things would likely happen if you say @limpbizkit. Some millennials will become ecstatic. Others, will roll their eyes. Probably all of Gen-Z will think Bakers is launching a product to try appeal to their demographic.Whatever. Like it or not. They’re coming to South Africa for the first time this December for one show in Joburg. Get your red peak caps ready. It’s time to get Dursty.Read more at the link in bio 🌭

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Three things would likely happen if you say @limpbizkit. Some millennials will become ecstatic. Others, will roll their eyes. Probably all of Gen-Z will think Bakers is launching a product to try appeal to their demographic.Whatever. Like it or not. They’re coming to South Africa for the first time this December for one show in Joburg. Get your red peak caps ready. It’s time to get Dursty.Read more at the link in bio 🌭

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ROUND 1 OF #BANDORBUSTVOL4 WAS DOPE.Genre-bending collective Dreameater battled it out against indie rockers girlsonfilm who advanced to the GRAND FINAL on 26 June. 🎥 @befokfilms

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ROUND 1 OF #BANDORBUSTVOL4 WAS DOPE.Genre-bending collective Dreameater battled it out against indie rockers girlsonfilm who advanced to the GRAND FINAL on 26 June. 🎥 @befokfilms

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THAT’S HOW YOU KICK OFF A BATTLE. A huge shout out to everyone who turned up for Round 1 of #BandOrBustVol4 at @thehouseofmachines_cpt on Friday.@dream_eater_za & @girlsonfilmcameras both put on dope sets with Girls On Film advancing to the final on 26 June. Snaps by the OG @laura.mcc_za.🔗 Link in bio for the full gallery.

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THAT’S HOW YOU KICK OFF A BATTLE. A huge shout out to everyone who turned up for Round 1 of #BandOrBustVol4 at @thehouseofmachines_cpt on Friday.@dream_eater_za & @girlsonfilmcameras both put on dope sets with Girls On Film advancing to the final on 26 June. Snaps by the OG @laura.mcc_za.🔗 Link in bio for the full gallery.

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From genre-defying electronic collaborations and emotionally charged folk ballads to alternative pop gems and some of the country’s most exciting new voices, these are the tracks that demanded our attention this week.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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From genre-defying electronic collaborations and emotionally charged folk ballads to alternative pop gems and some of the country’s most exciting new voices, these are the tracks that demanded our attention this week.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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BAND OR BUST VOL. 4 KICKS OFF TOMORROW!Swipe for the full line-up of battles that kick off tomorrow at @thehouseofmachines_cpt.⚡️5 June - DreamEATER & Girls On Film
⚡️12 June - Saterdag Vanaand & Thabo and the Crows
⚡️19 June - Sivu & OCTOBERSKY
⚡️26 June - GRAND FINALCome and have an ice cold Jäger with us before the tunes kick off at 9pm sharp. See you there!

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BAND OR BUST VOL. 4 KICKS OFF TOMORROW!Swipe for the full line-up of battles that kick off tomorrow at @thehouseofmachines_cpt.⚡️5 June - DreamEATER & Girls On Film ⚡️12 June - Saterdag Vanaand & Thabo and the Crows ⚡️19 June - Sivu & OCTOBERSKY ⚡️26 June - GRAND FINALCome and have an ice cold Jäger with us before the tunes kick off at 9pm sharp. See you there!

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JUST IN: @Muse’s new album #TheWowSignal drops 26 June, but you can hear it first at the exclusive listening party in Joburg at @SmokingKillsBar.🔗 Link in bio to RSVP and reserve your spot! Space is limited.

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JUST IN: @Muse’s new album #TheWowSignal drops 26 June, but you can hear it first at the exclusive listening party in Joburg at @SmokingKillsBar.🔗 Link in bio to RSVP and reserve your spot! Space is limited.

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