
Hii-Rolling with LUUKHANYO
After the release his single of OPEN CASKET, Ntando Bam and the team sat down with LUUKHANYO to discuss the upcoming release of his debut album

LOUNGE SINGER - The Voice Behind The Beats
We were finally able to grab a deep chat with LOUNGE SINGER, a gifted producer shaking rooms all over the Mother City. We were able to uncover his background, his reasoning for doing what he does, and his views on the current scene.

The VERVE Roundup Vol. 3 - Winter Edition
The third volume of our monthly roundup is finally here, listing some of our favourite music releases to come out of the nation during the month of June.

Bvse & His Destined Path For Music
Introducing Bvse, an artist forging his own path in the music world of South Africa and beyond. We took this moment to unveil his truest motives, his background, and why he’s persistent on crafting his own destiny in the world of music.

Balancing Culture with Esha Parbhoo
In this interview, Vuyo Polson sits down with Indian Classical Musician Esha Parbhoo, to discuss culture and the musical landscape of South Africa — the spaces it doesn’t allow, and how Esha is pioneering her mission of inclusivity through Ragas Beyond Borders.

GIULIETTE PRICE BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Jonathan Inglis recently, undertook a photoshoot with Giuliette Price, resulting in stunning visuals. Emily Freedman sat down with Giuliette to put text to image to reflect the presence of the songbird.

The VERVE RoundUp Vol.2
We at VERVE have rounded up the 2nd volume of music we’ve been experiencing, letting the people know what’s happening in the scene.

Lonnie Mak: Manifesting the Divine Feminine
Luke Swanepoel chats to songbird Lonnie Mak about artistic expression and her new single, ‘F.F.Y.’

The VERVE RoundUp Vol.1
In this listing, we’ve decided to put out what sounds have captivated VERVE, ranging from all genres from all over Southern Africa.

The Blossoming Of FleeQy
We had the opportunity to sit down with FleeQy over a coffee to uncover her growth as a musician, her journey navigating the scene, and more on her hit project, titled “3SIXTY”.

The nature of MANA
Late last year we encountered a sonic experience at the Sonic Cinema screening event held by MANA. This is the conversation that followed, in which we delve into the vision and inspiration behind the project, and the new ‘orb’ EP

Certified Genius & The Art Of Production & Performing
Midway through his Cape Town trip, we were able to catch Certified Genius, an incredibly minded Jozi musician, for an in-depth conversation on his journey and opinions within the SA music world.

HOLDING SPACES WITH NEXA
Nexa tells us about the musical therapy that is their music, and reminds us to hold space - for ourselves, and each other

Meccamind & The Birth Of Swaggaboi MUZIK
We linked with the rising Meccamind. An artist on the way on changing the Hip Hop genre with the creation of ‘Swaggaboi Muzik’. In this interview, we uncovered more on his story, his unique sound, and more on his exciting tour experience.

Slezzy K and How He’s Found Music To Be His Safe Haven
All the way from Jozi, the talented Slezzy K allowed us to explore his journey, speaking on his newest “CRUX” project, his relationship with his crew, and more.

Audio Therapy Sessions With Jarry Pitboi
After what felt like an eternity, VERVE finally had the chance to have a conversation with Jarry Pitboi, dissecting his early memories, the message behind his music, and how much he loves to perform his discography in front of a crowd.

“Sonic Liberation Across Alkebulan”
Emily Freedman chats to Operation Khataza about Sonic Liberation, their upcoming tour, and the lineage that they form a part of.

When Fashion & Music Meet - Richi Rich’s Tale
We caught up with Richi Rich, a prominent figure within the music and fashion industry, and spoke on his ascension from Alex to Cape Town, his passion for creativity, and his views on the music scene between the two different major cities in SA.

the sonic dimensions of Earldridge’s ‘hugo’
Sivu Genu explores the sonic dimensions of Earldridge’s new EP - '“Hugo: The Etheromaniac”

The solitude of Vriety’s “F.I.F.A”
Sivu Genu explores the melancholy of Vriety’s ‘F.I.F.A’ EP in all of its guitar strumming glory