Marvin Gaye’s Family Sues Robin Thicke Over “Blurred Lines” – What Do You Think? Listen Here
It’s always tetchy when it comes to copyright infringement of musical elements. You could,on the one hand, argue that nothing is an original in the first place, and that every piece of music somehow borrows from others. But then again, there are some clear-cut cases of copycat music. This time, we have two of Marvin Gaye’s children in the one corner, and Robin Thicke in the other.
Hold On To Your Hats – Bruce Springsteen Is Coming To Town
That’s right, Bruce Springsteen is making a trip across the Atlantic for two shows in South Africa. The Boss has sold 120 million albums, won 20 Grammy’s, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award – so it’s fair to say that him coming here is big news, even if you weren’t born when he had his first hit single.
YouTube Is Launching A Music Subscription Service – Read About It Here
This just in. Rumours are abound that YouTube is planning on starting an on-demand music service that works kinda like Spotify – but with music videos. In a bid to keep up with the times, they’re pitching the new service to mobile users specifically. What’s more, they’re going to offer the service in two forms – a free service, and a premium one.
Warning: Don’t Play The Trumpet In Front Of The Angriest Man In The World [VIDEO]
We’re sad to present proof that the kinds of people who troll the comments section of News24 exist in real life. What we have here is a highly-educated, classicly trained, contemporaneously-trained New Yorker screaming at a street busker for being a “no talent, self-consumed, mediocre piece of shit.”
Defeat The Trolls: Please Enjoy The ‘YouTube Comments Choir’ [VIDEO]
Beneath every good YouTube video is a solid base of profoundly moronic comments. One almost fees obliged to get involved and set the trolls straight, but this always ultimately leads to severe keyboard bashing, and the eventual trolling of the troll himself. That was until The YouTube Comments Choir burst onto the scene
David Brent And Foregone Conclusion – Live Last Night In London [VIDEO]
Last night Ricky Gervais took to the stage to perform songs as David Brent for the first time. Sipping a can of beer in between songs, Brent performed the 40-minute set to a rapturous crowd of over 500 people. Tickets to the gig sold out in 60 seconds, and included celebrities like Professor Green. Here’s […]
Did Justin Bieber And Will I Am Rip Off This South African Band? [VIDEOS]
In 2010, South African band, THIEVE released their track ‘Way To Go’. A video posted to YouTube compares the THIEVE track to a recently-released Will.I.Am track, featuring Justin Bieber. The description reads: “The two songs have the same melody and lyrics, except the one was made before the other.”
Rihanna’s New ‘Pour It Up’ Video Makes Miley Look Like A Saint [VIDEO]
We knew there was something besides disdain on Rihanna’s face during Miley’s 2013 VMA performance – it was annoyance at a minor threat. Rihanna’s music video for ‘Pour It Up’ features diamond bikini tops, a golden throne, red bikini bottoms covered in dollar bills, and multiple stripper poles. You stay classy, America.
‘Licensed To Ill’ By The Beastie Boys – Listen To The Vinyl Album From Start To Finish On Wednesday At 9am #vinylvenzday
The first Vinyl Venzday last week was highly subscribed, as we were broadsided by the original Nirvana ‘Unplugged in New York’ vinyl album. This week is just as exciting as we play this very special vinyl album. Here is a 1986 Rolling Stone album review for ‘Licensed to Ill’ by the Beastie Boys: The Beastie […]
Save Your Cash – Here’s A Drone Tour Of The Palace Of Versailles [VIDEO]
If you’ve been to Paris, or are planning to go, Versailles will be on your radar. But the problem with Versailles is that it tends to be rather far away from anywhere you’re likely to be staying. Whether you’ve been, are planning to go, or have elected to give it a miss, we guarantee that you won’t have a view of Versailles like the one on offer in Phoenix’s new drone-shot music video.
LISTEN: 2oceansvibe Interviews Manchester Orchestra [AUDIO + GALLERY]
2oceansvibe Radio’s Abstract Aimee was lucky enough to nail down a lengthy interview with acclaimed indie rockers, Manchester Orchestra from Atlanta, Georgia when they made their way through Cape Town on their way to Oppikoppi 2013. It’s a candid, wide ranging interview. if you don’t already like this band, you will by the end of the podcast.
STOP EVERYTHING: Dentist Plans To Clone John Lennon From Old Tooth
They’ve already cloned sheep, now they want to clone a Beatle. Not just any Beatle though, the most famous of the lot – John Lennon. Dr Michael Zuk, dentist and owner of John Lennon’s rotten tooth from the 1960s, hopes to sequence Lennoon’s DNA from the tooth and use “technology” to clone the Beatles’ frontman.
Beat Around The Bosch – SA’s First Fun Run Concert
Beat Around the Bosch is SA’s first combined running and live music event, and it’s happening in Stellenbosch on 28 September! The event is the first of its kind because no other running race has ever featured live music from six stages around the 7,95km track through the historic student and winelands town.
Incredible Video Montage Of Elton John Singing ‘Your Song’ Over Last 40 Years [VIDEO]
Elton John has released more than his fair share of monster hits, but his most famous track is undoubtedly ‘Your Song’. The song was released in 1970, and was written by Bernie Taupin when he was 17-years-old, “hence the extraordinary virginal sentiments”. Virginal sentiments aside, the song was written in 10 minutes at a breakfast table.
Listen: Eminem’s New Track Plays On ‘Call Of Duty’ Video Game Trailer [VIDEO]
The trailer for the ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ was unveiled on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and rapper Eminem debuted his latest song, entitled ‘Survival’ with the new gameplay footage.
Yes, Michelle Obama Is Actually Making A Hip-Hop Album
As part of her ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative to tackle childhood obesity, the first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is making a hip-hop album. That’s right, the FLOTUS is going to make an album featuring the likes of Doug E. Fresh, Jordin Sparks, Matisyahu, Travis Barker, Ariana Grande, Ashanti and DMC.
Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts, Feat. Mark Haze – A Bona-Fide Rock ‘n Roller [Video]
Mark Haze has so much talent as a singer and guitarist that it almost seems unfair. Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, this bona fide rock n’ roller is a man on a mission.
Preparing For Bonnie Tyler In South Africa – Enjoy This Impressionist [VIDEO]
Diva impressionist Christina Bianco performs Bonnie Tyler’s hit ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ but does so by the ballad as if it were Cher, Britney Spears or Celine Dion performing the song.
Watch This Grandmother Play The Drums Like A Boss [VIDEO]
Who said rock is reserved for the young? Here we have one times Mary, putting on a delightful little performance at a percussion store in Wisconsin, America. We were particularly fond of the offbeat snare work.
The Top 7 Richest Women In Music In 2013
Sure, you have a handle on who the biggest stars in the world are right now, but you probably have no idea who the wealthiest women in music right now are. No seriously. In this top 7 list you’ll find no Beyonce, no Lady Gaga, no Adele, no Rihanna, no Katy Perry, no Nicki Minaj, no Taylor Swift… So obviously they’re all old-timers, right? Wrong. A youngster tops the list.
The New Mumford & Sons Music Video Is Awesome, Stars Jason Bateman, Ed Helms [VIDEO]
This may well be the best Mumford & Sons music video yet. The ‘Hopeless Wanderer’ video stars comedians Ed Helmes, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte. Just wait for the banjo scene.
Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts Launches SA Talent Search [VIDEO]
Three musical legends that have followed their own authentic path to success have partnered with Jack Daniel’s to become the official Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts. Check out the three legends!
Of Course This 3D Printed Robotic Bass Guitar Rocks Hard [VIDEO]
Some people think bassists are dispensable. Some bands, like the Black Keys for instance, don’t even have a bassist! Victoria University of Wellington engineering student, James McVay (no relation), may have put a lot of bassists out of work, thanks to his bachelor’s degree project, the MechBass, a four-string robotic bass guitar. Built with laser-cut 3D-printed […]
Thai Musician Rocks Stunning Air Drums Like A Boss [VIDEO]
Well this is a little bit special. Thai jazz drummer and music teacher Weerachat “Note” Premananda was filmed playing air drums this last week. His instruments included drumsticks, a kick pedal, and chalk drawings of the remainder of a drum kit.
This Is For All Of You Who Insist On Phoning Instead Of Texting [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever got annoyed with people phoning you because they are too lazy to text you back then this absurd video titled “Just Text Me,” was made especially for you. “Just Text Me” was produced by soundlyawake star Keisha, who is the moer in with her friend Brandi, who doesn’t seem to have figured out […]
Look, Here’s Taylor Swift Singing ‘You’re So Vain’ With Carly Simon [VIDEO]
Man oh man, out of everyone in the world you could have shared your secret with Carly, you chose Taylor Swift? Last week Carly Simon joined singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on stage at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to sing the karaoke classic “You’re So Vain.” According to Mashable, the artist that now looks like Steven Tyler in hat, told […]
This Collection Of South African Festival Fails Is Joyously Bad [VIDEO]
Well, I mean, the video is great. It’s the rest of you who are weirdos. This promo video from Audio Visual Alchemy is an out takes reel of the weirdest and worst of local festivals. And man, is it wonderful. Consider your ego massaged. Is that Anton Taylor at the 2:47 mark?
Here Is The First SA Artist To Enter The iTunes Charts At #1, Ever
Congratulations Matthew Mole! The local artist has become the first South African to reach number one on the South African iTunes charts. This comes as a result of his album that was released today, titled The Home We Build. The Fish Hoek born singer/songwriter came out on top above international stars such as Jay Z, The […]
Enjoy This Cape Town Band’s Epic Journey To Record An Album At The Joshua Tree Studios In California [VIDEO]
Red Huxley is currently recording their first studio album at the Rancho de la Luna in Joshua Tree, California. A KickStarter campaign raised the money the band needed to make it to America.
One Direction Drops Video For Self-Proclaimed ‘Best Song Ever’ [VIDEO]
The music video for One Direction’s new single ‘Best Song Ever’ has been released and in only two days the video has over 18 million views. The group’s fans are loving it.