Tag Archives: Rhythm Music Store

New Music Now: Gossip – Music For Men

After only one listen I am in love with this album. A variety of styles and influences abound here.  Fine Young Cannibals-style R&B with Electro-rock guitars and the vocals of Big Beth Ditto. Like Duffy on steriods … and that’s a good thing. If you like Zebra & Giraffe and Flash Republic you will probablyContinueContinue reading “New Music Now: Gossip – Music For Men”

KFC Sessions

Since 2006 KFC Pretoria has been changing the way South Africans perceive local music by giving home-grown musicians in the hip hop and rock genres the opportunity to make a name for themselves. Three years later it’s no different. In the months of June and July 2009 bands can now submit their music, videos, biographiesContinueContinue reading “KFC Sessions”

Dear Reader – Replace Why With Funny

Dear Reader is a South African band whose music could be described as alternative pop, covering a wide-range from acoustic ballads to electronic loop experiments. Their name used to be Harris Tweed, but they were forced to change it when the Harris Tweed Authority in Scotland sent them a lawyers’ letter demanding it. Members areContinueContinue reading “Dear Reader – Replace Why With Funny”

7th Son – Ontology – OUT MONDAY!

Musketeer are proud to announce the release of “Ontology”, the 3rd album from Cape Town rock reggae outfit “7th Son” The band have always prided themselves on working hard on creating a new and original sound. “Ontology” is the culmination of the last 3 years, developing into one of the most explosive live acts inContinueContinue reading “7th Son – Ontology – OUT MONDAY!”

SEETHER RETURN TRIUMPHANT

(Brian Currin was at The Mercury to watch Seether on their 2004 SA homecoming tour) I had the privilege of seeing power trio Saron Gas play at the Jam in Cape Town on the 14th December 2001 on the eve of their leaving for the US to try, as Judas Priest sang, ‘Take On AllContinueContinue reading “SEETHER RETURN TRIUMPHANT”

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