Neon tights and laser lights

Yes ladies and gents, it is Friday nights extravaganza at The Assembly:

The Beams

Gazelle

Sibot

Dj Low

Prepare for lights and action. Dance away the week’s frustrations on the floor and maybe meet someone real nice… how could one pass up a culmination of live acts and top djs? The locals consist of The Beams which always please, the new comers, Gazelle (amazing act) and old timer and favourite Sibot will be scratching the turntables along with dj Low. Gazelle will also be playing with a live band for the first time EVER and they will perform 2 NEW TRACKS.

Come now kids, give into your desires and show face. There’s something for everyone and Reebok will be giving away nice goodies and shoes…who could resist!

Line-up:
9 - 10:45 - dj low - FREE ENTRANCE TILL 10PM then R30 thereafter
10:45 - 11:30 - The Beams
11:45 - 12:30 - Gazelle
12:30 - close - Sibot

C’mon…give in.

By Kate Roux

Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire

The first video from Kings of Leon off their forthcoming album, Only By The Night, out on the 23rd of September. It features the lads looking like steamy bastards. Check it out.

Justice - behind the scene

So, I was looking at other blogs, as one does, and I came across this video documentary, which kinda shows a little of the other side of Justice. Quite interesting, it is set to a very slow remix of DANCE, obviously.

Will the Joker ever really die?

The character of Joker seems has taken the world by storm. Just about everyone has been affected in some way or another by the Joker. Does Alexis Taylor from Hot Chip look a little like the Joker in the video Ready for the Floor? It's a really original electro video. Check it out.

The rest of the album, Made in the Dark is also champion and well worth a listen and purchase.

P is for Posers

The partnership of A is for Awesome was launched on Friday at the Reception. Despite the turbulent, stormy weather, Cape Town music and fashion lovers were out in numbers to support this new and very original endeavor.
Traditionally a clothing boutique, astore and party pics celebs we-are-awesome came together a while back with the idea of bringing Cape Town something new. And new it was. As opposed to the usual only indie kids party, there were strange cats from all over. Some old, some young, some jock, some queer, some indie and some specialties.
With Dario (astore) making music and Andrew and Sean (we-are-awesome) taking photos, it could mean only one thing, massive dance moves and bigger poses. And goodness, were there poses. A very good start to a potentially huge partnership. Sources tell me, they are already planning number 2 and 3. Look out for it Cape Town. It is not to be missed.

Party pics by we are awesome

Paradiso + infereno aka The High Priestess vs. The Devil.

The evening was set. The apocalyptic rain storm and gail force winds set the scene for the rising of The High Priestess and Devil to collaborate in one of this years most interesting acts to battle it out on The Assembly platform.

K.O.B.U.S. (SAMA awarding winning Metal band) and none other than Inge Beckmann (lead singer of the former band Lark, also a SAMA award winner for Best Alternative Act) got together to collaborate for the Paradiso+infereno gig. This gig was a SA music fans fantasy, even if one doesn’t like metal, Inge is hot! The ethereal high notes and ground shattering bass notes that culminate and release from Miss Beckmann’s throat will raise the hairs on the back of your neck whilst the beastly demonic thrash-metal sounds of K.O.B.U.S. create a perfect juxtaposition yet equilibrium of harmonious and sinfully sensual sounds.

The crowd change at Assembly was a big change from the usual Nu Rave, skinny jean, Tommy takkie kids to what one could call “kids from the dark side”. Yes offense.

The change was needed. The gig was a breath of fresh yet alternative air to the usual indie-kid scene in Cape Town.

The black apparel and spikes were out with force on Saturday night along with some top SA performances and original sound. Let’s keep the collaborations coming. Support SA music kids.

PORRO AGO DIABOLOUS!

Post by Kate Roux

O' The Places You'll Go - Stellenbosch

Harris Tweed - known for their sweet folk tunes - along with close friends Zebra & Giraffe - who have recently released their debut album “Collected Memories” - started off their Western Cape leg of their ‘O The Places You’ll Go tour on Thursday 28 August. This event took place at the oh-so-quaint Klein Libertas Theatre in Stellenbosch.I was to write an Afrikaans exam the following day, but I was going to the gig regardless. With acts like these two, you’d be a fool to miss it!Harris Tweed started the evening off with a little bit of a drama performance revealing their newly adopted name: Dear Reader. (The name change comes in light of legal requirements.) The change of name is a lot more applicable to their style of music. Once the crowd took their seats (yes, we were seated) the band blew us away with their sweet melodies, awesome bass guitar skills and heavenly harmonies. We were introduced to a few new songs which will soon be made known to all upon the release of their new album.

After a short 15 minute break the crowd assembled once more waiting in anticipation for the phenomenon known as Zebra & Giraffe. The band came on stage and we got our money’s worth. With songs like Arm Yourself and Oxymoron you couldn’t help but bust out your moves. Joining Zebra & Giraffe on stage for the out-of-this-world performance of The Knife was Dear Reader lead singer Cherilyn Macneil. With Greg Carlin’s (Zebra & Giraffe main-man) deep vocals and Cherilyn’s beautiful voice the chorus was one to remember.Next up on the tour road is Knysna, Port Elizabeth, East London and ending off in Durbs. Scrape every last cent together; this is an event not to be missed.

Post and photos by Helen Elizabeth