Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie | #KfmTop40 Podcast

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.”

Describing it as an “anti-love song,” Ross captures the thrill of living in the moment and embracing spontaneity. His willingness to evolve creatively and break free from genre expectations highlights a musician guided by instinct and authenticity.

Ross’s unmistakable voice shines through even as he explores fresh sounds, proving that artistic growth doesn’t mean losing your essence.

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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 partner, Lee, and collaborator, Caleb, helped her rediscover her creative flow.

Her new single “Nobody” written in just one hour during late-night video calls while her baby slept — is proof that inspiration can strike even in life’s busiest seasons. Tune in for a heartfelt chat about balance, creativity, and the joy of finding your rhythm again.

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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 “Show Me Love” came together in under an hour blending Locnville’s laid-back groove with Hannah’s hybrid British-Capetonian vocals and freestyle writing flair.

A feel-good, behind-the-music conversation filled with inspiration, laughs, and creative sparks.

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Internationally acclaimed live electronic duo GoldFish join Carl Wastie on the Kfm Top40 to chat about their brand-new single, Body Language - an uplifting Afro House celebration of rhythm, groove, and soul that pays homage to their South African heritage.

After lighting up dance floors from Ibiza to San Diego, Dom and Dave return to their roots with Body Language, blending their signature African house rhythms and organic instrumentation into a fresh, modern sound.

“South Africa has always been in our DNA,” they share. “This track is about the unspoken communication that music creates. South Africa may have 11 official languages, but Body Language is the way we communicate best.”

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Fresh off the release of her latest body of work, Anica Kiana joins Carl Wastie to talk about her brand-new EP, not the same. A fearless blend of nostalgia, bold femininity, and raw emotion, the project cements Anica’s place as one of the most exciting voices in South Africa’s pop scene.

“not the same. is a collection of songs that explore my journey through adulthood and the realisation that time has changed everything, and we can’t go back to the way it was when we were younger,” says Anica. With tracks like Not The Same, Any Other Way, and Dreamin’, the EP channels a bold pop-punk 2000s feel while weaving in themes of love, heartbreak, empowerment, and loss.

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Carl Wastie catches up with Cape Town-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist David Derman as he unveils his brand-new single, “I Know You.”

At once intimate and powerful, the track explores the heartbreak of betrayal - that disorienting moment when someone you loved and trusted reveals a side of themselves you never expected.

“This song is about the heartbreak that comes from losing the relationship of someone you thought you truly knew,” Derman explains. “It’s about that moment when differences stop being just disagreements and start to feel like betrayals.”

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At just 21 years old, Chloe Lebon is stepping boldly into the South African music scene with her debut single, “Grateful.” An independent artist with a gift for writing raw and relatable lyrics, Chloe draws from her own life experiences to create music that feels authentic and heartfelt.

Blending elements of alternative and pop, her sound offers a refreshing break from the norm – honest, emotional, and deeply resonant.

With “Grateful” as her powerful introduction and a catalogue of new music ready to follow, Chloe Lebon is just beginning her journey – and it’s one driven by passion, honesty, and connection.

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Joshua Gabriel is a rising South African singer and songwriter making waves in the local music scene. His journey started in the most humble way – recording music in his bedroom cupboard with nothing more than a cellphone speaker. Fast forward to today, Joshua has taken his sound from those four walls to the airwaves, landing an Interview on the Kfm Top 40 with Carl Wastie.

His latest single, “Stole My Heart”, has captured the attention of listeners across the Cape and beyond. With raw talent, determination, and a unique sound, Joshua Gabriel is proof that big dreams can grow from small spaces – and it’s only upwards from here.

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Carl Wastie chats to South African pop-soul star Lee Cole about his brand-new single Mine. Following the upbeat energy of Ice=cream, Lee takes a tender turn with this guitar-driven track about connection, hope, and the magic of “what if.”

Written from the perspective of knowing you could love and be good for someone - even if they’re not yours yet

Mine showcases Cole’s emotional depth as a songwriter.

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Carl Wastie catches up with pop sensation Ben Rodrigues to chat about his brand-new single Homesick.

Written for his girlfriend, Talisha, the track is a heartfelt ode to love and long-distance, blending the nostalgic pop energy of One Direction and 5SOS with Ben’s own signature sound.

The release comes just ahead of his Homesick South African Tour this September - his first national run following a successful UK tour as he gears up for his highly anticipated debut album in 2026.

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