South Africa’s Desert Rock Dynasty
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Writer Kurt Duvel looks at two up-and-coming South African rock bands that have drawn inspiration from the Palm Desert Scene in California, and its particular brand of ‘desert rock’.
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"A Soiree In The City" – Crowdfunding Cape Town's Troubadours
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Writer Kurt Duvel attends City Soiree's first publically-crowdfunded music event in Cape Town, and discusses the concept of crowdfunding the arts in South Africa.
Read MoreRolling Stone South Africa Rockstarter Final – ‘Last Band Standing’ (15 August 2013)
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There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned ‘battle of the bands’ to bring out the best in burgeoning local talent. When a ‘battle of the sexes’ element is added, the high-stakes pursuit of the lucrative grand prize is ramped up. Writer Kurt Duvel reports from the scene of the final round of the Rolling Stone South Africa Rockstarter search.
Read MoreCoachella Diaries 2013 (Part 5 of 5) - Summary – “This Is The One”
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Here’s a recap of the festival experience attending Coachella in 2013 (part 5 in a series of 5 articles)
Read MoreCoachella Diaries 2013 (Part 4 of 5) - Day 3, Sunday - "Californication"
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Here’s a recap of Day 3, Weekend 2 from the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, which I attended in 2013 (part 4 in a series of 5 articles)
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