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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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@blink182southafrica is back — and this time, they’re broadening their universe.Following last year’s shows at Sognage and Railways Café, the live tribute is expanding beyond Blink-182 to include songs from +44, Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, and even a few Tweak favourites.Expect big guitars, loud drums, questionable hairstyles and all the songs you absolutely screamed along to two decades ago.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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@blink182southafrica is back — and this time, they’re broadening their universe.Following last year’s shows at Sognage and Railways Café, the live tribute is expanding beyond Blink-182 to include songs from +44, Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, and even a few Tweak favourites.Expect big guitars, loud drums, questionable hairstyles and all the songs you absolutely screamed along to two decades ago.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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@vuyotshwele is the type of artist who understands creation as a confluence of circumstances, sometimes out of our control.It’s through surrendering to the unknown that she’s found her point of view, and a deep seated trust in the esoterica of her practice, arriving at the mercurial alchemy of her debut album, “there are mirrors everywhere.”Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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@vuyotshwele is the type of artist who understands creation as a confluence of circumstances, sometimes out of our control.It’s through surrendering to the unknown that she’s found her point of view, and a deep seated trust in the esoterica of her practice, arriving at the mercurial alchemy of her debut album, “there are mirrors everywhere.”Read more at the link in bio 🔗

4 days ago

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At Root, @pleasure_palace___ and @murderone___ brought zines, art, DJs and live music into the same space, creating something that sat somewhere between an exhibition, a party and a creative gathering.Congolese-Austrian artist Kimyan Law closed out the night with a set that extended that conversation through sound. It was an ambitious first step, with plenty of room for Root to grow.Read more at the link in bio 🔗
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At Root, @pleasure_palace___ and @murderone___ brought zines, art, DJs and live music into the same space, creating something that sat somewhere between an exhibition, a party and a creative gathering.Congolese-Austrian artist Kimyan Law closed out the night with a set that extended that conversation through sound. It was an ambitious first step, with plenty of room for Root to grow.Read more at the link in bio 🔗 📸: @pleasure_palace___

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Vol.7 of @glastonfurry, the ongoing fundraiser series for the @capespca, was it’s biggest and loudest to date, filling the Woodstock Brewery with a crowd eager to mosh together for a good cause.With standout sets from bands like @doomtriggercore, @sabretoothband, @beast_band, @constellatiaband and @ill_system, Glastonfurry not only managed to raise the roof - they raised almost 60k for the animals of the SPCA.Read more at the link in bio 🔗
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Vol.7 of @glastonfurry, the ongoing fundraiser series for the @capespca, was it’s biggest and loudest to date, filling the Woodstock Brewery with a crowd eager to mosh together for a good cause.With standout sets from bands like @doomtriggercore, @sabretoothband, @beast_band, @constellatiaband and @ill_system, Glastonfurry not only managed to raise the roof - they raised almost 60k for the animals of the SPCA.Read more at the link in bio 🔗 📸: @brigstanford

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Last week's After Dark at the @2oceansaquarium was a year in the making as @thedirtyskirts' finally took to the stage for a nostalgic tour de force, alongside @lostyouthofficial's deeply poetic & whimsical compositions Big love to @mark_fitzy for keeping us informed, @jagermeistersouthafrica for keeping the drinks flowing, @audiopimps for making sure everything sounded crystal clear, and everyone else who came through and made the entire series so epic.Sea you in 2027. 🐠💙🎵Link in bio for the full gallery. 📸 @laura.mcc_za

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Last week's After Dark at the @2oceansaquarium was a year in the making as @thedirtyskirts' finally took to the stage for a nostalgic tour de force, alongside @lostyouthofficial's deeply poetic & whimsical compositions Big love to @mark_fitzy for keeping us informed, @jagermeistersouthafrica for keeping the drinks flowing, @audiopimps for making sure everything sounded crystal clear, and everyone else who came through and made the entire series so epic.Sea you in 2027. 🐠💙🎵Link in bio for the full gallery. 📸 @laura.mcc_za

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On his latest single “MIRACLE,” @booshle_gsa asks: what if the person who changes everything arrives when you least expect it?Moving from uncertainty to wholehearted belief, the track expertly captures the courage it takes to stop protecting your heart, and surrender to something that feels rare and undeniable.Read more at the link in bio ❤️

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On his latest single “MIRACLE,” @booshle_gsa asks: what if the person who changes everything arrives when you least expect it?Moving from uncertainty to wholehearted belief, the track expertly captures the courage it takes to stop protecting your heart, and surrender to something that feels rare and undeniable.Read more at the link in bio ❤️

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Ever wondered what burnout wrapped in a braai song would look like? @francoisvancoke and @hunterkennedy.music have, which is how “Aksie Braai” was born.Teaming up with @sweetmeatscreative for the video, the song’s emo lyrics are juxtaposed with what can only be described as Braai Olympic Games. Heritage Day might be over, but there’s always an excuse for you to get your “Aksie Braai” on.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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Ever wondered what burnout wrapped in a braai song would look like? @francoisvancoke and @hunterkennedy.music have, which is how “Aksie Braai” was born.Teaming up with @sweetmeatscreative for the video, the song’s emo lyrics are juxtaposed with what can only be described as Braai Olympic Games. Heritage Day might be over, but there’s always an excuse for you to get your “Aksie Braai” on.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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From the expansive Afro-Folk of @jabulilemajola_, to the experimental R&B of @officialmanana and the indie-rock of @shortstrawband, these albums may be sonically unique but have one thing in common: from front to back, they are all #WorthTheSpin.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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From the expansive Afro-Folk of @jabulilemajola_, to the experimental R&B of @officialmanana and the indie-rock of @shortstrawband, these albums may be sonically unique but have one thing in common: from front to back, they are all #WorthTheSpin.Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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August's edition of #AfterDark26 at @2oceansaquarium with @petrolstationpies & @freddylband was extra special, courtesy of how each band remained thier sets.See you tonight for September's edition.🎥 @_miko.mp4_

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August's edition of #AfterDark26 at @2oceansaquarium with @petrolstationpies & @freddylband was extra special, courtesy of how each band remained thier sets.See you tonight for September's edition.🎥 @_miko.mp4_

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