Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie | #KfmTop40 Podcast

Introducing "Orange Juice," the vibrant pop duo formed by Olly van
Schalkwyk and Johnny Apple. Inspired by their collaboration, their name
reflects the refreshing fusion of Olly's expertise as a music producer,
songwriter, and guitarist, with Johnny's mesmerizing vocals, recognized
through his triumph of winning South Africa’s Got Talent and opening for
"One Direction" during their South African tour.

Their debut single "Want You So Bad" dropped just yesterday! 

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The bubbly British-born, Cape Town-raised singer-songwriter is a force to be reckoned with. Majestically orchestral vocals, savant-level songwriting and instinctive natural performance ability that rivals the best of the best, Hannah Ray is destined for greatness.

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Mitch Matyana is standing in for Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top40.

Mitch caught up with up-and-coming DJ and producer, Kurt April, ahead of him releasing his latest single with Singer and Songwriter Tyler Page. 

"Holding On" will be available on all streaming platforms soon! 

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Faker Streets, formed by Liam Burger and David Jones, is an alternative pop band dedicated to creative freedom and innovation. By self-producing, writing, mixing, and mastering their music, the duo has crafted a unique sound that blends electronic, indie, and alternative elements.

Since their inception in February this year, the duo has already completed over 15 tracks. 

With an ambitious release schedule ahead, Faker Streets plans to share their  new music over the coming months, inviting listeners to join them on their exciting musical journey.

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Ricky Tyler releases his brand new single ‘Hold On’ from his upcoming album – H2BA. As an artist with an acutely unique approach to his craft, every drop comes highly anticipated by his growing fan base. Hold On is a lively pop track featuring a profound storyline and a captivating melody, poised to resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Rising indie pop artist ZUBIN returns with his latest single, "Growing Up." 
The track delves into the fears and uncertainties of adulthood through a back-and-forth
conversation with his future self.

"Growing Up" explores the internal conflict of navigating life's responsibilities and the
pressure to have everything figured out. Reflecting on his own journey after graduating
from Stellenbosch University, ZUBIN channels the anxiety of seeing peers succeed in
traditional paths while pursuing a full-time career in music.

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Rebel Bunny embodies the spirit of authenticity, raw emotion, and a take-no-prisoners attitude with her single “Ticket To Mars” championing the millennial story of financial struggles.

A finalist on The Voice SA, Rebel Bunny is dedicated to delivering brutally transparent addictive stories through music empowering her fellow millennials to break boundaries and refuse submission to the state.

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“Pool Man” is a kaleidoscopic banger that blatantly pokes fun at people who believe they are better than everyone else.

James brings forth a new era in his musical journey with “Pool Man”, as its captivating melody and unapologetic attitude taunts those who have over inflated egos and value physique and perception over authenticity. Deacon's unmistakable vocals deliver a message of defiance, and uses splashes of comedic satire to drive home an almost derisive message.

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The essence of the song is centred around how, today, we‘re living in a time that is filled with options & opportunities, yet we are a generation that feels most lost, empty and unfulfilled.

The words and the music speak to what most young people are thinking and feeling, as the lyrics say, “These days it’s hard to find somebody that’ll stick around for who I am.”

As a 98’ baby, Booshle G. juuust missed the millennial train, and sometimes feels like 
he’s born in the wrong time, now trying to navigate today’s ever-changing world.
He expresses that through an upbeat and uplifting production of a new
South African pop sound

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"Favourite Distraction"  has debuted on the Kfm Top40 at number 35. 

Naturally, Carl had to blindside Eb Inglis! 

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