From The Vault: How to Blog Dirty and Influence People
This essay was originally written for Bubblegum Club back in 2018 when I decided to put Durban Is Yours behind me. I asked the editor …
Category: Writings
When I was 35, it was a very kak year.
Frank Sinatra sang, “When I was 35, it was a very good year.” Can’t relate, bro. I’ve been 35 for just over a week and …
The Emperor’s New Fit
New year, new attempt at a monthly newsletter of sorts. Maybe this time it’ll stick. Thought I’d keep things topical and remind you of a …
Why I Love Wrestling (Again)
I love wrestling. I consider it to be the pinnacle of postmodern storytelling. The ultimate amalgamation of over-the-top theatrics, inhuman athleticism, deranged creativity, and simulated …
From The Vault: A Brief History of Skateboarding in Durban
I originally wrote this article for spree.co.za back in December of 2017. Now that they’ve been absorbed by Superbalist, I can’t find it anywhere. I …
How to Start a Podcast in South Africa on a Budget
So you’re a South African who wants to start a podcast but you don’t want to break the bank doing it? You’ve clicked the right …
Red Bull: Lex Lafoy Found Her Magic in the Chaos
“Durbanites are forever leaving the city to find fame, fortune, and themselves but it took coming back home for Lex LaFoy to find her magic. …
Losing My Edge
The other day, whilst looking for validation on the internet, I shared LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Losing My Edge’ in my Instagram stories with the caption: “I …
Damon Miles – Day Creature
Over the years, I’ve watched Damon Miles throw himself across stages nationwide whilst wailing into a mic and frantically working his electric guitar and peddles …
Bubblegum Club: “Tales of the Lost Cities” is Spoek Mathambo’s Most Important Album
This review originally appeared on Bubblegum Club in March 2020. We live in strange times.Truly.Besides all the other shit, we have charlatans calling themselves “influencers” …