Cape Town-born pop artist Eva Marie officially enters a fearless new chapter today with the release of her electrifying new single, “IT GIRL.” Marking a defining moment in her artistic evolution, the track positions her as a standout name in the next wave of global pop. An award-winning vocalist with performance experience spanning both Cape Town and Los Angeles, Eva Marie brings together technical precision and undeniable star power. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how “IT GIRL” has allowed her to fully embrace her identity as a dynamic, all-round performer by blending striking visuals, bold storytelling, and a sound designed for the stage.

Aizo Clutch is a versatile producer whose sound has helped shape the evolution of South African Deep House over the past decade. Growing up in London, he was immersed in the city’s grime scene, where raw energy, rhythm and attitude mattered more than polish. That early exposure to bass heavy, stripped back music continues to inform his creative language today. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about his incredible career as well as his upcoming EP, which will be released later this year. 

Celebrating 10 years in the DJ industry, with two years as the Entertainment Manager of Destiny nightclub, DJ Mickz sits down with Celest Anthony (who stands in for Danilo Acquisto) to chat about his incredible career and what life is really like behind-the-scenes in the nightlife industry.

South African singer-songwriter Mbali Rose invites listeners into a moment of stillness with her new single, “Thank You to the Moon.” The song was written while Mbali was living in Nashville, Tennessee, during a period marked by homesickness, grief, and uncertainty. Far from home and missing South Africa deeply, she found herself questioning her direction in life. She sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about her journey and what to expect from her in the future.

Good Hope FM's 2026 Presenter Search Winner, Sasha Japtha AKA Big Scorp, joins The Hit 30 team for the first time to share more about her incredible journey to winning this year's presenter search and what to expect from her in the future. 

It’s been over a decade of Sunset Sweatshop, and your favourite indie-pop band is back with a new single, Take A Chance. The heart of the song is simple: sometimes the only way to express yourself is to take a chance and let your actions speak louder than explanations ever could. Ian Roussouw, the lead singer of the band, chats to Danilo Acquisto about their 10th year as a group, how their new body of work is a testament to their passion about music and what fans can expect from them in the coming months.     

In the first episode of Inside The Booth, we sit down with Foreplay, Gremlin and Kane, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of DJ culture. From building events and creating spaces for music lovers, to the realities of life behind the decks, they share their journey, insights and what’s really moving the scene right now.

For over a decade, December Streets have become a core part of the DNA of the South African music scene. Back with their latest offering, the new single delivers what the band says is "most honest song to date". Tristan Coetzee, the lead singer of the band, chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the band has never chased superficial things like fame or charts. For them, it’s always been about connection. He shares more about the full album is set for release in October 2026 and what to expect from it. 

In a celebration of love, unity and queer joy, Danilo Acquisto crosses to Rinaldo Felaar to share more about the theme for this year, which is "Ubuntu - I Am Because You Are", and how people can get their tickets for this magical event.

Danilo Acquisto crosses over to Rinaldo Felaar, who is on the ground at Cape Town Pride and chatting to Pride Ambassador, Nkosinathi Sangweni, about what to expect from the event and how people can get involved.