Texx and the City

Ross Godfrey is one of the founders of Morcheeba, a London-based band that emerged as a household name in the mid 90's courtesy of their signature chilled electronic sound that propelled them to superstar status.  With their 10th studio album on the horizon, that dives into the soul of the band's genre-mashing, musical heritage, he has created, alongside his partner Skye Edwards, a record that tal...

Shekhinah is a singer and songwriter whose creativity knows no bounds and her constant and consistent reinvention and innovation is something that we are all in awe of daily.   With her debut album "Rosegold", she single handedly spearheaded a new wave of pop and R&B in South Africa and over the last few years she has gone on to add entrepreneur to her list of achievements, executing two successfu...

After a short break we're back and ready to roll with Season 5 of Texx Talks, our biggest Season yet. We know we say that at the beginning of every Season but that's because it's true and we're levelling up, hard.  So get ready for exclusive plays, declarations of love and more than a few confessions from our local and international guests to spice things up this season. This season we are proud t...

For this episode we catch up with an internationally recognised choreographer, dancer, B-girl, DJ and entrepreneur, who is a bonafide powerhouse and has grown to be a respected force in the industry. This cultural and creative polymath is not one to have terms dictated to her and her relentless pursuit of excellence has seen her climb heights despite seemingly having the odds stacked against her....

We are bringing something back from the vault while we prepare for season 5! We can't wait to share what we have been working on with you, but for now, here is one of our favourites from Season 3. If you pay extra careful attention: we have a little treat for you next episode! Without further ado: Nasty C is a multi award-winning rapper who, despite growing up in Durban, the home of kwaito, house...

Texx Talks Season 4 has been our most successful to date as we smashed through the 100 000 stream mark in under 12 months, meaning that you, our dear follower, have to just over 75 000 hours of Texx's dulcet tones.    As has become custom, in this episode Texx takes you all through her highlights of an action packed season - a handy little guide to point you in the right direction for any episodes...

Coldcut is a DJ duo who rose to acclaim in the mid-'80s through production and remix work for a number of modern rock, hip hop, and dance outfits. It wouldn't be amiss to call them pioneers of the UK's electronic dance scene, while also being technological trendsetters, and a unifying force in underground experimental electronic music, through their eclectic radio show. From being a part of pirate...

Yanga Chief is a SAMA-winning rapper and entrepreneur who's built a reputation for delivering sharp lyricism and cutting edge visuals.    This jack of all trades started out as a video director, and songwriter of anthems that would go on to become South African radio staples, before deciding to focus on his own career, starting a record label and most recently, releasing his debut album that reinf...

Cornelius SA is a self-taught DJ and producer from Soshanguve who has risen within the ranks of South Africa's electronic music elite, courtesy of a dedicated work ethic and a banging discography.    This DJs ears were sharpened from an early age, developing a curiosity for house music that turned into a love affair with DJing and all aspects of production. His focus on prioritizing the mood of hi...

Jeremy Loops is a modern folk singer, songwriter and environmental activist who has been crafting feel-good folk-pop for the last decade.  Underpinned by a consistent work ethic, his high-energy live shows and captivating discography has earned him a legion of dedicated fans all over the world, courtesy of his knack for translating life's challenges and fears into upbeat anthems.  From chance enco...

We present to you a special International Woman's Day Edition of Texx Talks! This special episode we are talking to an Afro-soul singer and songwriter who has a voice that commands the attention of any room that she is in.  Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, this hard-working musical force blends soul with modern pop and traditional folk elements to create songs that have made her a household na...

Portugal. The Man is a Grammy-winning band that fuses elements of psychedelia and classic rock, with a dash of modern pop and a willingness to experiment, and founding member and bassist, Zachary Carothers, isn't shy to admit it was all a bit of a fluke at first.   Not ones to shy away from speaking their mind, both on and off their records, their last album was responsible for a song that became...

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 latest, mammoth, 31-track album that fuses traditional and futuristic elements into complete electronic sounds, it se...

Texx Talks is back and ready to bring you some more awesome for Season 4! After our mammoth S3, we're dialling things back a notch to a concise seven episodes in S4, delivering only the finest acts from Mzansi to the world. This season we dive deep into mind jacuzzis of Sun-El Musician, Portugal the Man, Ninja Tune & Coldcut's Matt Black, as well as Jeremy Loops, Ami Faku, Cornelius and Yanga Chie...

And just like that, season 3 has come to an end and, after 15 episodes, we thought we would just run through our "top 5" highlights of the season for you! We would love to just give a massive shout out to you, the listener. Texx Talks has continued to go from strength to strength and this is due to your amazing support. Give yourself a pat on the back.  Fear not, Season 4 will be with you from the...

We are still on break and quietly pottering around in the background, polishing up a shiny new season for you! In the interim, here is one of our favourites and a true South African siren, Msaki! Msaki is a singer and songwriter whose deeply soulful vocals and lyrics carry profound messages that resonate with everyone who's had the pleasure of hearing her sing and seeing her perform. This Eastern...

We are taking a little break over at Texx Talks and prepping for our next season, in the interim, we have our Passenger episode "from the vault" in celebration of his brand spanking new album  Songs for the Drunk and Lonely Hearted Setting Suns  Michael David Rosenberg – better known to all of us as Passenger - is an award-winning, chart topping singer-songwriter who commands the stage and your at...

Lauv is a one-man boy band whose heartfelt pop bangers have turned him into an international internet megastar, racking up billions of streams, courtesy of mammoth collaborations with BTS, LANY and Troye Sivan. With a knack for tapping into the issues that plague a new generation who are learning how to deal with the trappings of social media and the concept of loneliness, he expresses his feeling...

Lira is a bonafide South African music legend. She is a multi-platinum selling and 11-times South African Music Award-winning, Afro-Soul vocalist who fuses elements of funk and jazz to create music that is both wholly unique and emotionally stirring. From performing for Mabida, to representing us on multiple worldwide stages, to having a Barbie doll made in her honour, this woman really has done i...

Tasche is a young, vocal powerhouse who became a household name from the moment she was crowned the youngest winner, and the first female winner of South Africa's The Voice competition, after a now-iconic four-chair turn performance. After being taken under the wing of some of South African music's biggest names in music, she's crafting a career path that is undoubtedly authentic in her pursuit of...

Here at Texx Talks, we constantly strive to spotlight authentic music trailblazers, which is why we're stoked 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. That's why at Texx Talks, we couldn't be happier or prouder to be joining forces with Ray-Ban this Summer.  Ray-Ban is your reflection in the mir...

Shane Durrant is the frontman of Desmond and the Tutus, the Pretorian DIY indie-rock band that spearheaded an entire scene in South Africa. Known for their unique style of indie-rock and outlandish onstage antics, just as well as they are for their left-field name, the Tutus burst onto a scene that was more concerned with mainstream rock, ultimately finding a home on MK89 and an audience amongst a...

Jackie Queens is a Zimbabwean-born artist and writer who, apart from lending her voice to some of the most scintillating South African house tracks, aims to challenge the status quo of the music industry's perspective on that role women play in its success.  With Projects like GIRLS and #WomenOfHouse, she provides a platform to artists that are often unseen, and in doing so, fulfils a crucial role...

The Lumineers need no introduction but deserve one regardless. This chart-topping, award-winning American folk rock group makes genuine, straightforward music that comes from the heart and has been riveting audiences all over the world for a good decade-and-a-half now.  With each album they've released their storytelling prowess grows stronger and a little bit darker and their last album III cemen...

Shane Cooper is a bassist, composer and producer with an affinity for all kinds of genres and mediums.  Gravitating towards the bass as his instrument of choice, while simultaneously making beats under his moniker of Card On Spokes and with his band Mabuta, Shane is part of a new wave of jazz artists pushing the genre forward in South Africa and his work is melodically rich and colourful, shining...