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RIP Duzzy (1984 – 2025)

It is with great sadness that I, Veronika van der Walt (co-admin), must confirm the passing of Fanbase Music Magazine’s CEO, Duwyne (Duzzy) Clayton. I will attempt to keep his lifelong dream and legacy alive.

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LUCY KRUGER & THE LOST BOYS RELEASE A TWISTED LOVELETTER IN NEW SINGLE ‘WOOLF’

(Photographer – Mitch Störing)

In “Woolf,” the third single from Pale Bloom, Lucy Kruger conjures a haunting journey across time, memory, and voice. The track begins with a tentative, halting voice stepping into a river, gradually swelling into a Read more

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Ashton Nyte and The Awakening return to SA for concerts in Cape Town and Stellenbosch from 4 to 6 December 2025.

Ashton Nyte /The Awakening.

Ashton Nyte and The Awakening return to SA  for concerts in Cape Town from 4 to 6 December 2025.

Including a headline performance at Praise the Loud Fest in Stellenbosch.

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Stephen Gawking and Eva Morgan – “Bubblegum Milkshake” Review

Stephen Gawking and Eva Morgan – “Bubblegum Milkshake” Review

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

A Vibrant Pop Gem with Heart, Purpose and Replay Power

With “Bubblegum Milkshake,” Eva Morgan and Stephen Gawking deliver a glossy, feel-good pop single Read more

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MEDIA RELEASE: MSAKI JOINS AUSTRALIA’S RY X TO PERFORM LIVE AT KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS THIS 12 DECEMBER

MSAKI JOINS AUSTRALIA’S RY X TO PERFORM LIVE AT

KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS THIS 12 DECEMBER 

SOUL-STIRRING NIGHT UNDER THE STARS 

Friday, December 12, 2025 – Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. In Support of Bridges for Music

[pictures: Msaki and RY X]

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NEW MUSIC: Matt Shaw captures the spirit of a South African summer in new single “Sunny Days”

Matt Shaw captures the spirit of a South African summer in new single “Sunny Days” Stream “Sunny Days” here

[Gqeberha, South Africa] Singer-songwriter Matt Shaw returns with his latest single, “Sunny Days,” a vibrant new chapter in his Read more

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Louise Carver launches her special ‘A Coastal Christmas’ concert in Plett and Port Alfred

Louise Carver launches her special ‘A Coastal Christmas’ concert in Plettenberg Bay and Port Alfred on 20 & 21 December  More info at louisecarver.com

South African singer-songwriter Louise Carver launches something beautifully new this festive season:  Read more

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Jackson Colt – Van Helsing Review

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

A Gothic Rock Spectacle with Cinematic Heart

Jackson Colt’s latest single, Van Helsing, arrives like a thunderclap in the night—bold, theatrical, and drenched in gothic grandeur. Blending the sweeping drama of symphonic rock Read more

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Stephen Gawking and Eva Morgan – “Bubblegum Milkshake” Review

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

A Vibrant Pop Gem with Heart, Purpose and Replay Power

With “Bubblegum Milkshake,” Eva Morgan and Stephen Gawking deliver a glossy, feel-good pop single that sparkles on the surface while carrying genuine emotional Read more

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Funky Nature – New Song and Video ‘Together’

Photos by Sadia Barlow Photography.

Soul, Rhythm and Connection – Funky Nature Blend Soul and Indie-Hop Groove Heartbeat on New Song and Video ‘Together’

With their new single and video ‘Together’, London-based collective Funky Nature deliver Read more

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