I never do this.
But if you're interested in music and the South African music scene and the local music industry, head over to the new and already cool South African music blog THE BEAT.
Disclaimer and full disclosure: A former colleague of mine started it at the beginning of this month and from the look of things he's going to try and cover the South African music industry in terms of movers and shakers, reviews on the latest CD and single releases, and music industry news in the same incisive and comprehensive way as I've been trying to do with the South African television industry.
The baldy (by choice) who've just started and is now running THE BEAT both worked together for maaaany years at the very same magazine (that basically got completely gutted recently). He's now jumped ship as well. Together with his new job he's also started THE BEAT and his knowledge of the South African music scene, insider secrets of the who's who of the local music industry and what they're busy with, gigs and performances, and great reviews will now finally find a well-deserved (and much-needed for South Africa!) outlet. May THE BEAT go on and on and on.
Find The BEAT right here
