One of my favourite things about sitting down with creative allies is how restorative those conversations can be. There’s something deeply reassuring about speaking with someone who wrestles with many of the same questions you do. Conversations like these remind you that self doubt, uncertainty, ambition, and the search for purpose are rarely yours alone. They are shared experiences, even if they unfold differently for each of us. That was the feeling I was left with after my

Following the success of Next Level, Lelowhatsgood’s EP Rebirth Is Necessary explores themes of growth, transformation, identity and becoming through a blend of 3 Step, Afro Tech, Gqom, Is’qinsi and experimental club music. The project pushes against traditional genre boundaries while bringing together different influences into a single sonic world. Inspired by ideas of distortion, reconstruction and self formation, Rebirth Is Necessary extends these themes beyond the music a

Acclaimed DJ and SAMA-nominated artist, creative visionary, and cultural tastemaker Lelowhatsgood gives us Rebirth Is Necessary, a project that expands the boundaries of African electronic music while remaining deeply personal in its exploration of growth, belonging and becoming. By Khaya Mnisi Hi there word seeker, before you continue absorbing this beautiful article, a quick note: If you enjoy our work, the best way to support us is by subscribing to our newsletter, and fol

Sofar Johannesburg brings its signature secret show format back to the city on the 27th of June - the venue and artists are revealed 36 hours before doors open. All images courtesy of Sofar Johannesburg Before you continue absorbing this beautiful article, a quick note: If you enjoy our work, the best way to support us is by subscribing to our newsletter, and following us on Instagram. It helps more people discover what we’re building — and keeps you in the loop. Thanks for

Following the release of her new EP, 4PLAY, Money Badoo reflects on creative freedom, experimentation, international growth and the experiences that have shaped her evolution as an artist.

A week ago, I had the opportunity to get on a WhatsApp voice call with one of South Africa’s growing voices in fashion and Cape Town’s creative culture, Awonke Moko, who many may already know through DJing. But the conversation we had stretched far beyond music. It became a conversation about fashion, identity, influence, creativity, and the importance of building from where you come from. If you’ve seen Awonke in real life or even through Instagram, you immediately get the s

Kwasukasukela, exactly on the first of May at 00:00 SAST, South African DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer Muzi blessed us with the visuals for ‘Uhlanga’, as part of the rollout leading into the release of his album Electric Zululand. The song features South African singer and songwriter Zoë Modiga. When I saw clips of Uhlanga on Instagram, I instantly jumped onto YouTube to fully absorb the work of art. Imagine this scenario: YOU’VE decided to join a cult for reaso

Before the release had even settled in, people were already dubbing jaykatana and BrotherKupas ‘Who Dat At My Door’one of the standout South African hip hop visuals of the year. Directed by Jack Markovitz, with production design and wardrobe by Francesco “Franadilla” Mbele, the video skips the tired rap music video formula, no half-naked girls or rented sports cars. Instead, it trades cheap spectacle for a "film" built on history, memory, and haunting symbolism that actually

Fashion and music met in Johannesburg as H&M introduced its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection through a Sound Lounge experience that brought the city’s creative crowd into one space. By Khaya Mnisi H&M South Africa marked the launch of its anticipated A/W26 collection with the A/W Sound Lounge—an elevated rooftop experience held on Saturday, 21 March at Sandton City in Johannesburg. Blending fashion and music against the city skyline, the event unfolded as a curated celebration

Photograph by Bernard Rosenberg. Listening to Belgian concert pianist Marie François , one has the sense of being gently drawn into another world. At the piano, François approaches classical music as a living, breathing conversation. For her, the instrument is not simply a vehicle for technical mastery; it is a space where narrative, imagination, and human experience meet. That spirit has carried her to stages across the world, from her native Belgium to audiences in France

By Khaya Mnisi Just watched “Fountains” — a one-take short film directed by Ipeleng Mvumvu for South African singer-songwriter Marcus Harvey . On screen, Marcus is joined by model Tracy Mokgopo . And of course, after absorbing the film, curious me had a few questions for Ipeleng. First, I wanted to know what made her choose the one-take approach for this project as opposed to a traditional music video with a million cuts. She explained: “The one-take wasn’t a technical fl

There's a moment that sparks inspiration in every creative field - when you witness someone doing what they love, and you're suddenly driven to follow in their footsteps. Maybe it's seeing Whitney spin a mesmerising set that makes you want to become a DJ, or stumbling upon an artist's work in a gallery that ignites your passion for painting. For me, Babywhitz's sets are that catalyst. With her infectious energy, she has the power to transform the room - and anyone who experie