Bubblegum Club: Espacio Dios’ Upcoming Album Could Define 2020
“Since bursting on the scene in 2016 with his Back Seat Galaxy EP, Espacio Dios has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting genre-bending artists …
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Bubblegum Club: SIO’s A Place to Run is Moody and Mystical
“SIO has been one of the most captivating vocalists in South Africa for quite some time now. Her voice has been the magical sprinkling of pixie …
Bubblegum Club: Parabyl Intends to be Taken Seriously with Dispersion
“As an artist, you often work for years without a significant amount of people paying attention to you. This is a double-edged sword of course, …
Bubblegum Club: Lakuti, the South African Dance Music Legend You Should Know
“South African born, Berlin-based Lakuti (Lerato Khathi) is a force to be reckoned with. While she might not be a household name in South Africa …
Bubblegum Club: From Bongo with Love is a Love Letter to Africa
“It’s been 14 years since the iconic kwaito pioneers Bongo Maffin last released a full-length album but the quartet hasn’t missed a step with From Bongo …
Bubblegum Club: Muzi Needs to be a Better Person to Create Better Art
“When we look back on the 2010’s as a period in South African music history, I believe that Muzi is a name that is going to come …
Bubblegum Club: Support your local Weed Dealer
The article originally appeared in Bubblegum Club in May 2019 “It all started at 17 Just trying to fit in the scene All my friends …
Bubblegum Club: Garage Rock Band Mouse Make a Rip Roaring Racket
“I hate band origin stories. Fucking loathe them. “Oh, how’d you guys get together?” “Well, the lads and I were all friends in high school …
Bubblegum Club: Nonku Phiri Doesn’t Have To Try Be Anything
This article was originally written for Bubblegum Club in February 2018. I assume everyone reading this website knows who Nonku Phiri is. Well, you know her work, …
Bubblegum Club: Bongeziwe Mabandla Inspires with Mangaliso
This article originally appeared on Bubblegum Club in May 2017. 5 years after releasing his critically acclaimed debut album Umlilo, Bongeziwe Mabandla is back from touring the …