South Africa all the way :)

This post is all abouth the awesome country that is S.A :) and in particular, the awesome music our talented artists are producing these days!!!

To start off, one of my favourite South African bands that have continued to grow and find success year after year...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJheWfvuofc
At the moment, they're wrapping up their world tour, which visits 25 international cities, and culminates in Joburg in a record-breaking concert. [They'll be the first South African act to headline a show at the CocaCola Dome]
Congratulations boys - you deserve every bit of success - you're talented, hard working and inspirational :)

Next up, one of the newest acts on the block - Locnville! :)
These kids are from Cape Town and have just made their way on to the 5fm playlist - YAY :)
Theirsound is so unique, a little electro, a little rappy and then they throw in a bit of indie-punk outfits!? I rate they're following in Goldfish's footsteps so here's wishing you the best of luck kids ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc2H1-rz-94

And speaking of the fishies... they've been partying up one heck of a glamorous storm in Ibiza lately!!! My brother really is the greates Goldfish fan, so as a dedication to you lil bro... the awesomeness that is Goldfish...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSBIEMonruE

Ok, now to my top three S.A. bands =)
1 - Zebra and Giraffe
2 - Crash Car Burn
3 - aKing
Zebra and Giraffe speak to the little punk inside of me, i love it ;) They remind me just how cool rock music will always be!! Indie is chilled, punk is fun, and everything else makes me smile too... but rock is what I love and I can't get enough of their amazing songs!!!
Here's a goodie - In My Eyes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzj3vpXgeNo

Car Crash Burn, well I've been a fan of the brothers Barnes since they were 'Tweak'... back in the day ;) and their new age rock sound is simply awesome! :) They grew up a bit, found their inner rockers and exploded with a great debut album. My favourite song from that album - Serenade... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgDFgcKbBI
Can't wait for the follow up boys ;)

And now to aKing... which I would not have discovered if it weren't for little brother, once again. These Afrikaans punks are SO cool :) I really love their sound... it's all catchy and cool, but hardcore at the same time! I dig it ;) A perfect example - The Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_RADmxHkKg
BUT...watch out for 'You and I' and 'Your Bones' YES :)

Ok, in all honesty I could spend ALL day reccommending amazing South African music... but time is of the essence and I got a lecture to attend ;)

Until later...
Cheers my bru ;)
x