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RUTH THE MUSICAL REVIEW

Reviewed by Chezré van Rensburg.

If you know the powerful story of Ruth from the Bible, you’ll love how it comes to life on the stage in this stunning musical.

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Let’s Rock AJ’s Pub Review

Reviewed by Duzzy Clayton 

Photography Credits: Erin Du Preez

After an annoying few noise complaints, our beloved Aj’s Pub was forced to stop bands playing for quite some time, so after a few months of band nights beig put Read more

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A MODERN ARMADA – ‘ANNIHILATION’ NEW SINGLE REVIEW

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

Stefan Strychar, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist out of Detroit, MI., is the founder of the alt rock band A Modern Armada and has a new single and video, “Annihilation” dropping September 5, 2025. 

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The Wrong Car – ‘Tapes In The Attic’ New Album Review

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

The Wrong Car is a folk/rock band from Oulu, Finland, fronted by singer-songwriter Jukka Ruottinen and multi-instrumentalist Teemu Toropainen. Their sound is influenced by artists such as Wilco, Tom Petty, and The Jayhawks. Read more

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La Bella Review

Reviewed by Gert Griessel.

I am going to start this review with a disclaimer. I am not a fan of burlesque or acrobatic shows like Cirque du soleil. HOWEVER, when these are combined. It makes for an experience that Read more

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NVLO (Argentina) at Sognage on 30 August

Reviewed by Chezré van Rensburg.

There’s something truly special about getting to experience an international band in South Africa. We have phenomenal local bands, but to see a metal band from across the world is a unique opportunity that Read more

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THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS – ‘FIELD OF GRACE’ EP REVIEW

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

The Hollywood Allstars are the brainchild and handpicked Supergroup of Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and former Epic/CBS Recording Artist, Steve Gaspár on Hammond Organ & Piano.

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SHIRLEY CALLAGHAN – ‘IT WILL BE BURNED’ NEW SINGLE REVIEW

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

Shirley Callaghan is an amazing singer-songwriter from Ireland, who writes beautiful, sometimes haunting, but always amazing songs that I find so great. Whenever she releases something new, I look forward to hearing it Read more

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LIEFDE BY DIE DAM EVENT REVIEW

Emmarentia Dam – Saturday, 2 August 2025

Fifteen thousand festivalgoers experienced one of the most epic annual Afrikaans music events at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg on Saturday. It was the ninth edition of Liefde by die Dam. Every year Read more

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MENSDOM – ‘BONATUURLIK’ ALBUM REVIEW

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

Mensdom, founded in 2018, is an Afrikaans Rock band that delivers a unique blend of raw energy, heartfelt passion, and authentic storytelling. Since our inception, we’ve aimed to push boundaries in the music Read more

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