This episode sees me talk to Martin 'Cito' Otto, vocalist and songwriter for South African pop-rock-funk legends Wonderboom. A true gent, he waxed lyrical about their history and some choice moments from their incredible career. They're a band absolutely devoted to the stage and crafting the best songs they can - successfully giving the middle finger to convention while writing stuff that's totally memorable and accessible.

Visit https://www.wonderboom.co.za/ for more info!

Songs featured in this episode are:

My Name Is Freedom: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-name-is-freedom/1730584928?i=1730585329

Miss Demeanour: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/miss-demeanour/1730584928?i=1730585344

Smile Pantsula: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/smile-pantsula/1510392528?i=1510392538

She Cries: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/she-cries/1510392528?i=1510392536

Space Man (Springbok Nude Girls): https://music.apple.com/gb/album/space-man/1258394974?i=1258395222

Charlie: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/charlie-aint-slavin-2-da-habit/588691527?i=588691606

Shadows: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shadows-2001-barney-simons-shadows-2001-remix/588691527?i=588691752

Southern Light: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/southern-light/1634644523?i=1634644531

Never Ever Ever: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/never-ever-ever-ever/582363370?i=582363373

Ooh La La: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/ooh-la-la/1634644523?i=1634645210

Animal: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/animal/1634652426?i=1634652433

Hell: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/hell-single/1634664216

Songs featured by my solo project ThumbOfRule are:

Last To Leave: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/last-to-leave-single/1580286542

Caught In Time: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/caught-in-time/971275559

Thanks to Cito for his time and kindness in helping me put this episode together.

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Springbok Nude Girls are one of South Africa's most beloved rock bands, even now some 30+ years after forming. Their debut album, 'Neanderthal One', immediately captured hearts with the iconic single 'Bubblegum On My Boots' - and they became a household name with the bittersweet anthem 'Blue Eyes'.

Guitarist/songwriter Theo Crous has become one of South Africa's premier music producers and engineers, cutting his teeth alongside masters like Kevin Shirley before helming many award-winning records by bands like Fokofpolisiekar, AKing, Van Coke Kartel and many more. Theo has been a major part of my musical development, producing and engineering my very first recording, the Jimmy 12-Inch EP 'Diaphoraspora' featuring singles like 'Even Steven' and 'Shorn's Song.'

The accomplishments and adventures of Theo and SNG are too many to list here, so I recommend checking out their massive discography here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hz6VscKnCkBeeeiy66Qzh?si=7gAqKc6IRVCnKfR0QibDWg

Songs featured in this episode are:

Blue Eyes: https://open.spotify.com/track/7DirY6NZx5zbsNChNHUZNb?si=c609d13202c64e46

Bubblegum On My Boots: https://open.spotify.com/track/7rpkHhI6GttrGTphdCNYIC?si=35ac7acea7a04035

Bubblegum On My Boots Today: https://open.spotify.com/track/5xSbVtcrrNp36uwltJFKfb?si=999ac73d32b84ac3

Little: https://open.spotify.com/track/1rJ0NNDUPUGPeU8I9xHHqP?si=2b8e2e838f934b98

X: https://open.spotify.com/track/3n3K0SzVpeI9jdzhzHRd2b?si=6fe28f91ab414d11

Giant Love Affair: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Zk5DkUqVIrcr61xH0erFo?si=26e1966c542744cf

Gang Gang: https://open.spotify.com/track/2KGPdwbWakpMxzgH5bIVyc?si=21347a1fb9cf4dc7

Watch the documentary Springbok Nude Girls on Apple TV here: Springbok Nude GirlsApple TVhttps://tv.apple.com › movie › springbok-nude-girls

Also visit https://springboknudegirls.co.za/ for more info about the band.

You can download the Jimmy 12-Inch back catalogue here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ggsdl76bxyu2avj/AACYLtefCfS07_gVEVM1tOaqa?st=uhrgrcpq&dl=0

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I’m stoked and honoured to interview my friend and formative musical hero, Archer David Birch of Squeal. Born in the UK and cutting his teeth in punk bands like The Vibrators, he gleaned deep songwriting and production knowledge from the likes of Trevor Horn before emigrating to South Africa. There, he formed beloved hard rock trio Squeal.

One of Durban’s and SA’s best ever bands, Squeal played heavy rock in a tasteful, intelligent way no one else could touch. Tight as a very tight thing, they were always on point live and Dave’s fascinating background in the UK informed their songwriting and approach.

Squeal went on to dominate the country's live scene and airwaves with epic, heartfelt songwriting, angular guitar riffs and sophisticated arrangements showcasing Dave's mastery of tension and release.

As Squeal quietened down in the early 2000s, Dave focused on the iconic Tropical Sweat Studios, which became a national recording destination and provided a place for emerging bands to commit their art to tape in the best-sounding way possible.

Nowadays Dave is focused on soundtrack production and scoring, although he still records bands when the chance arises.

Please, do enjoy my chat with the one and only Dave Birch.

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