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Music
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iTunes Coming To South Africa Next Month
29 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The iTunes store will be available in South Africa next month, according to an announcement just made at the Mobile Entertainment Africa 2012 conference taking place in Cape Town at the moment.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour South Africa – All You Need To Know Here
27 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 23 Comments
The worst kept secret in South African concert history has been confirmed: the Red Hot Chili Peppers will finally be touring South Africa in February 2013.
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Pussy Riot Members Escape Russia
27 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Two members of the all-girl Russian punk group Pussy Riot who escaped being arrested after performing inside Moscow’s main cathedral in February are on the run.
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The Brothers Streep – Songs for Joburg [VIDEO]
24 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Brothers Streep will be playing a couple of shows in Jozi at the end of the month. Click through for a preview of what’s in store.
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Russian Female Punk Band Jailed: World Reacts With Outrage [GALLERY & VIDEO]
20 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In March this year, the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot were arrested following an unauthorised performance at Moscow’s main Russian Orthodox cathedral. Part of their performance included chanting: “Mother Mary please drive Putin away.” They have now been sentenced to two years in prison for “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.”
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“Wassie Ekke” – Cape Flats Version Of Shaggy’s “Wasn’t Me” Goes Viral [Video]
17 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
I don’t know how we missed this one. This is probably the greatest music to come out of the Western Cape in years. This song is called “Wassie Ekke” and has been translated perfectly from Shaggy’s version into Cape Flats-style Afrikaans. Not to be missed!
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Streaming Music Revenues Up 40% But Artists Say They Get Paid Badly
16 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world is listening to more and more music online. Either streaming radio, downloading music, or using on-demand services like Spotify and We7. These on-demand services will generate £696 million for the global music industry in 2012 – a rise of 40%, new research has suggested. Artists, however, are complaining that they are getting paid very little despite their tracks getting 10’s of thousands of views.
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Gotye’s Somebodies: A YouTube Orchestra Goes Viral [VIDEO]
15 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wouter “Wally” De Backer, otherwise known as Gotye, has assembled and edited pretty much all the online versions and covers of his song into one mega mashup video. Nearly 1,8 million people have watched this video in the past three days alone! And we have to agree with them, this is pretty awesome.
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The Rio 2016 Olympics Theme Song Is A “Samba-Funk Anthem” [VIDEO]
15 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The London Olympics has hardly even had time to enjoy its success and already Rio is attempting to steal its shine, earlier this week releasing the official theme song for the 2016 Olympics. As can be expected, the new song and video showcase the typical laid-back, tropical style associated with the South American gem.
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Boris Johnson: The Spice Girls’ Greatest Fan? [VIDEO]
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s no secret that here at 2oceansvibe we’re rather fond of London mayor Boris Johnson. Who wouldn’t be? He must have had a rough two weeks, running the city during the world’s largest event, so it seems only natural he’d let his hair down at the closing ceremony.
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Collective Soul’s Ed Roland Added To Heineken Symphonic Rocks 2012 Lineup
10 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
OMG! Ed Roland, frontman of the legendary international rock group Collective Soul, has just been added to this year’s Heineken Symphonic Rocks!
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BREAKING: Switchfoot Playing Free Acoustic Gig At V&A Waterfront At 4pm!
10 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
We just got news that Grammy Award winning band “Switchfoot” will be playing a free acoustic gig at the Hurley store at the V&A Waterfront at 16h00! The gig is FREE for you, their fans to enjoy. You just need to get down there! If you CAN’T get down there, tune in to www.2ov.fm – […]
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Brands Madonna A “Moralising Slut”
10 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Poor Madonna. In her ever increasing bid to stay relevant, she seems to be trying every possible trick in the book to shock and keep people talking. From pointing guns at herself on stage, thinly-disguised drug references and costumes that should really not be worn by a 53-year old, she’s now angered the Russians.
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That Rodriguez Movie Launches 24 August – “Searching For Sugarman” [Trailer Here]
09 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
I’ve chatted to you before about this film. It’s a documentary made in South Africa and I personally believe it could win an Oscar. It went mental at Sundance and tells the tale of Roriguez, the American singer who was bigger than Elvis in SA, but didn’t shift more than a handful of albums in the States. Watch this trailer.
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Paul McCartney Only Earned £1 Playing At The Opening Ceremony
01 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Paul McCartney, one of the last remaining Beatles, is pretty much as big as it gets when it comes to famous musicians. And accordingly, he can demand pretty much whatever he wants for stadium gigs. Surprising then, that he only earned a single pound for his stellar performance at the extravagant Olympic Opening Ceremony.
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Sony Launches iPod Touch Clone, Calls It “Walkman”
24 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sony hasn’t had the best of times over the last year. The company has been plagued by hacking and monetary woes that ran into the billions. So, it’s hardly surprising the marketing budget has been small for the new Walkman, which is an iPod, dressed like a futuristic hipster.
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Important Linkin Park Concert Ticket Information
24 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 9 Comments
I’m not sure if you’ve seen any mention of this on social networks over the past 24 hours, but guess what: Linkin Park is coming to South Africa! Computicket has released details and rules on how to book tickets for the band’s performances in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Amazing Footage – Software Turns Dance Into Music [VIDEO]
23 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
What do you get when you combine motion capture, Microsoft Kinect cameras, a choreographed performance and Ableton Live? A pretty unique music experience, where the music is created by the actual movement of the performer on stage.
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Holy Ship! Coachella Is Heading To The Sea
19 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just in case you thought that two weekends with identical lineups wasn’t enough for the avid music fan, Coachella has something else up their sleeve. Get ready to set sail on the SS Coachella, heading into the Caribbean twice this December.
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Bruce Springsteen & Paul McCartney Perform Beatles Hits Together [VIDEO]
16 Jul 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It’s not every day you see The Boss and Macca jamming on stage together – such was the spectacle enjoyed by thousands of Londoners on Saturday night. Watch the video.
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Check Out The Jack Parow & Gazelle Music Video For Hosh Tokolosh [VIDEO]
13 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
For months now we’ve all been hearing that “die tokoloshe gaan jou vang-elang-elang as jy hardloop in die gang-elang-elang”. Finally the day is now upon us where we can see what the music video look like for Jack Parow and Gazelle’s radio hit, “Hosh Tokolosh”. But is it any good?
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Bloc Party To Headline New Jozi Music Fest
12 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Capetonians were extremely pleased with the news that Bloc Party are to be headlining Rocking the Daisies this year, but with that, comes today’s announcement that the four-piece act will headline a brand new festival in Jozi called In The City.
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Revealed: Mylo Xyloto Refers To New Coldplay Comic Book Series
12 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When quizzed about the name of their last CD, Coldplay only said it was a “concept album” and that the title referred to a boy and a girl named Mylo and Xyloto. Turns out it is actually also the name of a new comic book series based on the album. It will be launched at Comic-Con this weekend and was created by The Simpsons writer Matt Groening’s Bongo Comics Group.
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Draftfcb Acquires Hellocomputer
05 Jul 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Draftfcb has just announced it has acquired award-winning digital agency, Hellocomputer. Besides the little known fact that Hellocomputer designed the main 2oceansvibe logo, did you know that The Dirty Skirts’ guitarist, and avid 2oceansViber, David Moffatt, is Hellocomputer’s Managing Director? Dave would have been chuffed when the Skirts walked away with the “Best Alternative Album” […]
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2OV BREAKING NEWS: Justin Bieber Is Coming To South Africa – Singer Confirms Tour Dates
04 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 36 Comments
Are you a ‘Belieber?’ Justin Bieber lovers will be over the moon to hear that the award-winning chart-topping pop star is coming to South Africa. 2oceansvibe News picked up a tweet saying that he had “just agreed to routing for Europe, Russia, Middle East, Asia, Australia, NZ, South America and South Africa BELIEVE TOUR dates.”
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2oceansvibe Radio Partners With The South African “Switchfoot” Music Tour
03 Jul 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Grammy Award winning Band “Switchfoot” will perform in South Africa for the first time in August, and 2oceansVibe Radio is proud to announce we’re on board as a partner! Switchfoot are all-round nice guys who love to surf, have sold millions of records, and are known for their incredible energetic live performances during their sold-out […]
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Competiton: Win An iHome iW2 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System
02 Jul 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
iHome brings you the most affordable AirPlay speaker in South Africa: the iHome iW2 Airplay Wireless Stereo Speaker System. This portable speaker plays and charges your iPhone or iPod via USB port, with a cable included. Enjoy streaming music wirelessly from iTunes, your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch via Wi-Fi. It’s built-in with SRS TruBass […]
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Bloc Party To Headline Rocking The Daisies
28 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This is pretty awesome news, the British indie rock band will playing on the main stage at Rocking the Daisies on Saturday 06 October. This will come soon after their new album, Four, is released on the 20th of August.
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Placebo To Be Sued Over 1996 Debut Album Cover
26 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Do you remember Placebo’s 1996 debut album, the one with the little boy in the red jersey pulling a face? Well, that boy is all grown up now, and it turns out that life wasn’t too kind to him. When life gets you down, what are you to do but sue the band that stuck your face on their album 16 years ago?
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Today Is Your Lucky Day – Both Justin Bieber And Axl Rose Faceplant
22 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Earlier this week footage surfaced of Guns & Roses singer, Axl Rose, face planting hard on stage. The only thing better than seeing that would be seeing that PLUS an incident where Justin Bieber collapses and falls down some stairs, right? Friends, mark today’s date in your calendar, because you are about to see both.
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