Cazz returns Stronger

Stronger follows the release of Cazz’s debut single Tipsy which launched her as an incredible new female talent in the SA music scene. Just like Tipsy, the new single Stronger was also co-written, produced and recorded by 2015 SAMA-nominee, Howie Combrink at his studio The Hit Lab.
 
Listening to the lyrics, Stronger celebrates a power that’s in all of us. “Stronger is about letting go of what others tell you to be and how to live your life, as well as what they think of you. It’s about moving forward from that and becoming a stronger person, a person who stands for what they believe in and lives their life to the fullest regardless of what others say. It’s about being free,” explains Cazz.
 
Here’s the SoundCloud link to listen to Stronger: www.soundcloud.com/cazzofficial/stronger
 
Stronger is also available for download on SA iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/stronger/id1002861795?i=1002861800
 
When asked about the inspiration behind the song, Cazz responds by saying “I was inspired by the current movement for women's empowerment, so this is essentially my girl power song!”
 
Cazz is not looking to be compared to anyone. Her funky-jazzy-pop singles places her in a league of her own.
 
22 year old Cazz has been working hard at perfecting her art over the past 7 years. She’s realised that success is not possible without hard work. Constantly performing at shows and making time to be in studio to write and record with Combrink, she’s working towards releasing her debut album in September of this year.
 
Cazz is also excited to make her debut at Oppikoppi this year! “It's been a dream come true for my band and myself. We absolutely cannot wait to shake it in the dust!” exclaims an excited Cazz.
 
Quickly cementing herself as one of the top new female artists in SA music, Cazz is excited for all the great success still to come.
 
Follow Cazz online!
 
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Twitter - @CazzOfficial
Instagram - http://instagram.com/cazzofficial
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BRITISH ROCKERS THE KOOKS ADDED TO ROCKING THE DAISIES 2015 LINE-UP

One of this year’s most requested acts by festival fans, The Kooks, return to South Africa to perform their first public performance on the Main Stage at the 10th annual Rocking the Daisies Festival this year!

The celebrated group graced our beautiful shores in 2013 as part of an exclusive brand campaign to a select few who were lucky enough to get tickets – and they were met with rave reviews – but left many fans distraught about missing out.

The British indie rockers are the latest international group confirmed as part of a stellar line-up at South Africa’s premiere eco-friendly Music and Lifestyle Festival happening from the 1st to the 4th of October this year at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling.

In the months following the release of their latest critically acclaimed album, ‘Listen’, The Kooks have been enjoying a string of sold-out tour dates, confirming their status as one of the best live bands around.

‘Listen’ comes after a three-year hiatus and represents a bold change from their very distinct alternative, indie-rock sound.  Grounded in African funk and produced by young hip-hop pioneer Inflo, it has been labelled as the ‘album of their lives’.

Speaking about the album, frontman Pritchard says: "To me this album is about pure expression. Even the way we made the album felt fresh. We were really listening to what was going on around us, picking up ideas. The whole thing was much more natural."

The Kooks are: Luke Pritchard - vocals and guitar; guitarist Hugh Harris; bassist Pete Denton and drummer Alexis Nunez.

The Kooks compliment an international line-up that so far also includes German duo Milky Chance and Australian darlings, The Cat Empire. Local support acts Bongeziwe Mabandla, Fokofpolisiekar and PHAT have also been confirmed, with many more acts to be announced soon.

Phase Two of Rocking the Daisies ticket sales are still available to the public at R850* a ticket. Phase Three of ticket sales will open on 10 June with tickets on sale for R950*; however if Phase Two tickets sell out before this date then Phase Three will automatically kick in. Click here to get your festival tickets now:  http://nue.so/e5emy5

Rocking the Daisies is proud to introduce Mobicred – a new payment option and an industry first that will allow festival goers to buy their tickets from R83 per month. The exclusive initiative by Seed Experiences and Nutickets does not require fans to have a credit card, just a simple sign-up procedure with a 24hour approval period followed by easy, minimum monthly instalments via debit order. To buy Rocking the Daisies tickets on the Mobicred payment plan, go to  http://mobicred.co.za/nutickets/

There is also good news for Glampers who have missed out on the sold-out Heartbreak Motel accommodation option: Based on popular demand, the festival has created a (limited) Daisies Plus exclusive camping area that includes:

•             A festival ticket

•             A separate and convenient festival entrance, right by the camping zone

•             A separate parking area, right by the camping zone

•             Access controlled private camping

•             An exclusive bar facility in the campsite

•             An exclusive lounge/chill area in the campsite

•             Exclusive premium ablutions

Campers will still be required to bring their own tents and camping equipment, as this is not included. The total cost is R1800 (excl. booking fee). Festival ticket holders who would like to upgrade to Daisies Plus can do so via http://nue.so/e5emy5.

More international and local artist announcements, Campervan, Walking the Daisies and Cycling the Daisies ticketing information will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

All ticket phases are valid for the full festival experience from 1 – 4 October 2015 at the epic Cloof Wine Estate in Darling. *Prices exclude booking fees, which include charges for the IT services, credit card/ bank related charges, fraud prevention, security control and other administrative fees related to the advanced festival ticketing management system. This only applies to online sales and does not apply to the cash sale tickets. 

For any ticketing queries and support please contact tickets@weareseed.co.za.

Submissions for local artists will close on Saturday, 30 May. Artist and Media submissions at www.rockingthedaisies.com

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Johannesburg fans can catch The Kooks, Milky Chance and The Cat Empire Live at the Vodacom In the City festival at the iconic Zoo Lake on Sunday, 4 October. Visit www.vitc.co.za for more information.

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In The Purple Seat: Justin Serrao

We had the amazingly talented Justin Serrao in studio with us for a chat last week, here is what you missed.

You just came back from a UK tour, how was that?

It was epic- we went with the Parlotones and we did the UK- we did London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, and Dublin. It was an amazing trip, playing with the Parlotones- they have huge crowds out there, it was an experience.

So what was the best part of this tour?

It’s all great, but highlights of it- Manchester was definitely my favourite and Glasgow.

You said that you went with the Parlotones- how did that happen?

We are all from the West Rand, and Glen, the bassist, and I play golf together.  A lot of deals get made on the golf course.

Have you always had a passion for music? How did it start?

Yes, I’ve always played guitar. I actually started playing the bass when I was 9 years old and playing live since I was 13 years old. It’s what I’m meant to do.

Do you have any passions besides music?

Golf, it’s just a good balance from being in the clubs and pubs and then going into the greenery.

Do you have any celeb crushes?

Rolene Strauss, she’s beautiful and studying to become a doctor.

What is the best advice that you have ever been given?

This too shall pass.

What is the most embarrassing song on your IPod?

Boys to Men- End of the road, My kind of girl… The classics

Who are your favourite bands/singers?

I really like country music so people like David Ramirez, Noah Gunderson,  Jason Isbell, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan.

How do you handle mistakes during performances?

Pretend that it was supposed to be part of the show, you just carry on. As soon as you stop, people think that you suck.

Where would you like to perform the most?

Nashville and Texas.

If you weren’t singing, what would you be doing?

I always wanted to become a geologist, I’ve always enjoyed looking at rocks.

How do you balance having a career with friends and family obligations?

It’s tough, because my working hours is basically from Thursday until Sunday night, so I get Monday to Wednesday off most of the time. So I miss a lot of family lunches and getting to see my friends on Friday nights. It’s definitely not easy.

Written by Ghia ten Doeschate