Hazel Eyes, Open Heart: Ben Rodrigues Gets Real on the Kfm Top 40

Carl Wastie caught up with Ben Rodrigues on the Kfm Top 40, where the South African hitmaker peeled back the layers on his most vulnerable release yet - Hazel Eyes. Fresh off viral successes like Was It Real, Tell Me How and Homesick, Ben is stepping into deeply personal territory with this emotio…

Casey Lowery Brings “Deep” to the Kfm Top 40

UK independent breakout star Casey Lowery joined Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top 40 today to chat about his brand-new single “Deep.” The track delivers a sharp, relatable take on the emotional disconnect of modern dating, blending honest lyricism with an upbeat pop edge that’s fast becoming Casey’s sig…

SHAZA SHINES WITH GOLDEN CROWN - A FIERCE POP ANTHEM OF SELF-WORTH AND CONFIDENCE

he idea for Golden Crown struck Shaza during a live performance at the Get Lucky Summer Concert in Plettenberg Bay, where she opened for Will Linley. “I noticed this girl trying to get a boy’s attention,” Shaza recalls. “But her more confident friend stole the spotlight. It reminded me how invisibl…

Keely Crocker Steps Into Her Own with Bold New Single “AWAY”

Keely Crocker, a dynamic singer-songwriter originally from Durban and now based in Cape Town, is making waves as she transitions from the theatre stage to the music scene. After studying musical theatre for four years, Keely made her professional debut as Zoe Murphy in the South African premiere of…

Freshlyground Returns With Fresh Energy and new lead Vocalist.

South African favourites Freshlyground are back with a brand-new sound and an exciting new chapter. The beloved band joined Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top 40 to chat about their upcoming single “Jabula”, dropping 14 November. This single marks a milestone for the group - it’s the first Freshlyground t…

LIAM COVA MAKES WAVES WITH “WORRY SEA”

Carl Wastie caught up with Liam Cova about his brand-new single “Worry Sea” - a deeply emotional yet uplifting indie-pop track that dives into the fears and uncertainties we all face. With its bold, faith-filled chorus, the song reminds us that life’s purpose isn’t fear - it’s hope. As Liam powerf…

Monark are back with a BRAND NEW single.

Carl Wastie caught up with Johan, the brand-new lead singer of Monark, as the band drops their comeback single “Panorama.” Written by Johan and Ewald in their first-ever collaboration, the track came together naturally - marking an exciting new era for the SAMA-nominated band that first stole SA’s…

Ross Learmonth is back with new music and he is "Ready to Dance"

Get ready to experience a different side of Ross Leamonth as he shifts from emotional depth to carefree summer energy. In this revealing conversation, Ross opens up about his latest single, “Ready to Dance,” a deliberate departure from the soulful vulnerability of “Opposites” and “Heavy Love.” Des…

Amy Jones shares the journey to releasing her new song "Nobody"

Amy Jones is back — and this time, she’s bringing both heart and honesty to the mic. In this candid conversation, Amy opens up about navigating motherhood while reigniting her passion for music. She shares how she overcame fears that her career might take a back seat, and how the support of her pa…

Carl Wastie chats to Locnville & Hannah Ray about their new colab "Show Me Love"

When creative chemistry clicks, magic happens. Veteran duo Locnville (celebrating 15 years in music) team up with the fresh, captivating Hannah Ray for a collaboration that proves great songs happen when you stop overthinking and have fun. Introduced by Sketchy Bongo, the trio share how their hit …