Texx and the City

Over at Texx Talks, we get a huge number of artists reaching out to us to highlight their amazing content, and because we plan our seasons quite far in advance, we often can't accommodate requests to spotlight some of the amazing "up and coming" talent South Africa, Africa and the world has to offer. And so we started Texx Talks Xxtra.   Texx Talks Xxtra has gone on to become its own beast and tha...

While we are cooking away at our new season we are bringing back this gem that really deserves to be heard again.   Sun-El Musician is a producer and DJ who, over the course of the last half-a-decade, has given us some of South Africa's most beloved dance anthems, and has introduced us to a whole host of vocalists on his rich compositions, that have gone on to become national earworms.    With his...

We can confidently call Vulvodynia the most successful South African metal band of all time, making some of the most incredibly fantastic and brutal metal ever to come out of this country. They're just busy smashing expectations all over the place, raising the bar for themselves one release at a time.   From crazy stalkers to just "getting by", Vulvodynia is a global metal phenomenon who continue...

Finally, Season 8 is upon us and we couldn't be happier to be bringing you the stories that fuel our favourite musicians. This season also has a bit of everything to satisfy even the most eclectic fan, so without further ado, here's just a taste of what you can expect this season from Bylwansta, Vulvodynia, Zoe Modiga, Shortstraw and many more! As promised: catch our first live episode HERE!   For...

Our Season has come to an end and while the team is taking a well-earned break, I want to highlight an episode that has stuck with me long after the mics were switched off. Judith Sephuma is an icon, a legend and a trailblazer, always authentic and true to herself, much like our friends at Ray-Ban. Whatever life has thrown at her, she has stood tall and declared: YouAreOn   Ray-Ban is your reflect...

Our Season has come to an end and while the team is taking a well-earned break, I want to highlight just one more episode that I can't get enough of. My interview with James Blake was sort of a bucket list one for me and he also exemplifies what it means to be one's truest self and live life unapologetically saying: YouAreOn   Ray-Ban is your reflection in the mirror of your truest self, it is the...

Over at Texx Talks, we realised that we had been going for one hot minute. Almost two years, just under 100 episodes and, with some deft sidestepping of the pandemic at large, we have our first episode recorded live, in front of an audience!   Armand Joubert and the "Legend of Leggeh", Peach van Pletzen join host Tecla Ciolfi as they look back on the episodes that were, and how everyone has been m...

And just like that, December is on our doorstep and as the days reach maximum temperature and the kids get cooler, Texx Talks and Ray-Ban are asking you to be ready to express your truest selves and say to any final challenges of the year: #YouAreOn   Today has been a momentous one for us because we are currently recording our first live show in front of an audience, something we would have never...

Texx Talks Xxtra brings you short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season.  This time around, we do something a little differently on this podcast, chatting to two musicians from two totally different bands.   The first gentleman is the lead singer of an American band who have consistently made some of the catchiest and most polished pop...

Das Kapital is a Cape Town-born artist, producer and remixer who has made a name for himself with his bold DJ sets that stay with you long after the "jol" is over.      As a champion of South African dance and electronic music, he introduces us to a new generation of artists and genres every week on his radio show and his dedication to the uplifting of our scene is palpable, and who knows what the...

Texx Talks Xxtra brings you short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season.  This time around we are talking to one of the rising solo stars in South Africa. As part one of one of the youngest bands to to take the pop scene by storm, Mila has gone on to forge her own solo career and will definitely be one to watch in the future.   For our...

Lucasraps is an artist who exudes a raw sound inspired by his hometown and Durban's bustling underground hip hop scene.   As Def Jam Africa's latest signee and one of OkayAfrica's 13 South African Artists To Watch in 2021, this man is a force to be reckoned both on stage and on the charts.    From shooting his shot first with Nasty C and then with DJ Maphorisa, his tenacity paid off and now his ta...

To celebrate the launch of Radisson Red Rosebank, Texx Talks has teamed up with the Radisson Group to spotlight four individuals that represent their four pillars of art, music, design and fashion.   In our final installment of The Red Editions we chat to one of the most exciting minds in South African fashion who has gained a rule-breaking reputation over the years for fusing athletic silhouettes...

A SAMA-winning blues rock guitarist and singer who has captivated us for almost three decades with his extraordinary skills on electric - but also: acoustic guitars.    Affectionately called the "South African Hendrix", this man has packed venues and dominated festival stages, that anyone would have the absolute honour of watching him perform on numerous occasions and we cannot wait to catch one o...

We constantly strive to spotlight authentic music trailblazers, which is why we're super excited to have Texx Talks styled by Ray-Ban this summer, helping us in our pursuit of featuring artists who aren't afraid to be their authentic selves.   Can you believe that another year has gone by and thankfully summer is well on the way, and over at Texx Talks, we are super proud and happy to be partnerin...

Armand Joubert is a five octave range singer who we just can't get enough of lately.    After featuring him in Texx and the City's pride campaign called #SpheresOfQueer, and working with him on introducing a new 1More product into the market, we've gravitated towards his creative energy and larger-than-life persona and it's been a real treat to watch his career unfold in front of our eyes as he fl...

Texx Talks Xxtra brings you short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season.  For our next installment, we chat to a Zambian-born, Johannesburg singer-songwriter who serves up a fresh plate of piping hot modern soul food.   For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to www.texxtalks.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitte...

Lelowhatsgood is a multi-talented member of South Africa's entertainment scene who is an innovative creative force and revels in being a disruptor across the board.   As an unapologetic queer voice for communities who need it the most, he is redefining this country's queer culture and if you're not following him on socials what are you doing with your life because they are lit on any given day.   ...

Texx Talks Xxtra brings you short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season.  For our next installment, we chat to a producer and performer who has been making danceable electronic music that runs the scale of sub-genres with its honest lyricism and clean production from his early teens, with a measured approach to life, always seeking crea...

Langa Mavuso is an R&B-soul singer-songwriter whose voice conveys a depth of emotion that will take you on a welcome and willing rollercoaster of feels.   His debut album was one of the best albums of 2020, chronicling the beginning, middle and end of a relationship, and expertly tapped into the rawness of pain, healing and the human condition.   From speaking his own truth to translating that and...

Texx Talks Xxtra brings you short, sweet, and to the point interviews that might have not ordinarily have fit into our regular season.  For our next installment, we are talking to an Amapiano maverick and singer-songwriter who this country cannot seem to get enough of and the release of his debut album "Yimi Lo" has just reinforced that.   For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to...

Felix Jaehn is a DJ, producer and songwriter who has a complex musical prowess that reflects his versatility and wide-ranging musical aptitude.   While music is always his focal point, he simultaneously champions matters close to his heart, matters that are always worth talking about like mental health, and the empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community.   A master of self-introspection with a natural...

To celebrate the launch of Radisson Red Rosebank, Texx Talks has teamed up with the Radisson Group to spotlight four individuals that represent their four pillars of art, music, design and fashion.   The third episode of The Red Edition features Shekhinah, a multi-award winning singer-songwriter who single-handedly spearheaded a new wave of pop and R&B in South Africa, and with her female-focused...

Yukimi Nagano is the lead singer of pioneering Swedish quartet, Little Dragon, who combine synth-pop, down-tempo electronic music, hip-hop, and more to create a colourful sound that's earned them a global audience.   This band flourish best in smoky, soulful environments and their electronic works are light and lithe, with a real richness inherent in the minimalism of their work.    Over two decad...

Can you believe that an entire year has almost passed? And before shopping centres start breaking out the Michael Buble, and my personal favourite, Boney M's Christmas album, we've got a whole bunch of rad interviews to bring you during our last season for 2021.    In season 7 we're celebrating LGBTQIA+ month in South Africa with musicians who have championed the cause by being true to themselves...