LULU. shares new single “Yesterdays”
Today, burgeoning artist LULU. shares the uplifting new single, “Yesterdays”, featuring contributions from revered South African quintet The Joy, released via AMF Records (Greentea Peng, Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean). Following on from LULU.’s critically acclaimed debut single “Save Me”, which received support from the likes of COLORS, Wonderland, Clash and Elton John’s Apple Music radio […]
The Joy’s first headline show in South Africa
Following months of high-profile shows in the UK, homegrown fans of The Joy will finally be able to see the quintet perform their first headline show in Durban. The Suncoast Barnyard Theatre is the venue for the October 28th show and is the first time fans can see The Joy perform songs off their critically […]
The Joy tell stories from home on beautiful new EP
August 4th saw the release of South African quintet The Joy’s brand new EP Hammarsdale on Transgressive Records With their roots in traditional Zulu music and modern acapella, their latest offering tells stories from home, in a way that connects with audiences across the globe. The group explain, “The songs are pictures of our lives […]
“If there were a prize for the most appropriately named band in the world, The Joy would be odds-on favourite to win” says Songlines in their ‘Introducing’ feature on The Joy
The Joy have been featured in this months edition of the highly esteemed world music magazine Songlines. Read more.
The Joy sell out their first ever headline show
July 11th marked the day that The Joy sold out their first headline show in the UK! This milestone was reached when the quintet from Hammarsdale in Kwa-Zulu Natal performed at The Old Church Stoke Newington in London to a capacity audience. It follows on from a slate of UK based shows, including The Great […]
The Joy share new single “Heartbreaker”
Today, South African quintet The Joy announce brand new single “Heartbreaker”. The track was co-written with MNEK who reached out to the band’s producer Two Inch Punch (Kali Uchis, Jessie Ware, Years & Years) about working together. On a trip to London they got together at September’s Studio and wrote “Heartbreaker” during a two week […]
The Joy to play Glastonbury Festival and more on UK tour
The Joy are headed to the UK this June and July for a series of dates, including playing the Transgressive Stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 23rd and 25th. Fresh from playing the iconic UK festival, The Joy will then head out on July 1st to the Love Supreme Festival in East Sussex which this […]
Watch Bokani Dyer’s affecting new song “Mogaetsho” now!
If you love music videos that spotlight the live performance of songs then watch the video for Bokani Dyer’s “Mogaetsho” now. The latest video from the recently-released Radio Sechaba, it was filmed at Flame Studios, Constitution Hill in Johannesburg and shows why Bokani and his incredible band are a must-see live act. In an extensive […]
The Joy work with Nigerian producer Shizzi on new single “Hlala Nami”
The Joy continue to attract top production talent with their gorgeous harmonies and melodies that effortlessly captivate listeners. The latest song to emerge from this is “Hlala Nami” which sees Ntokozo Magcaba, Melokuhle Mkhungo, Sanele Ngcobo, Phelelani Sithole and Sandile Sphelele Hlophe work with Nigerian producer Shizzi on a new single, “Hlala Nami”. In November […]
he Joy tells stories from home on new single “Umona”
South African quintet The Joy have recently shared their brand new single “Umona”. The new track follows on from the recently released “Mountain”, both tracks taken from their six-track Hammarsale EP which will be released August 4 on Transgressive Records. With their roots in traditional Zulu music and modern acapella, their latest offering tells stories […]