Now don't cry if your not on my list, just be more awesome next year =).
And the winners are...
Best Hangout - Wolves Cafe, Illovo
This quirky and offbeat little eatery on Corlett Drive is now my favorite chill spot. It's open 7 days a week and absolutely awesome. Especially the cupcakes. I'n in love with the cupcakes. Red velvet cupcakes. The spot is owned by Desmond and the Tutus frontman, Shane Durrant, with his wife Angie and mate, Greg Rom.
In addition to the random awesomeness of the menu, there are displays of jewellery, trinkets, art and music for sale. Except for late afternoon lunches of Nutella & Banana sandwiches rounded of with a sinful cupcake and cappuccino, Thursday nights are probably my favorite. Dubbed 'Howl' due to the line-up of local Indie muzos. Best chill with my idiot arty farty friends.
Friday nights at Wolves is Lisa's fave “Beer O’Clock.” Occasionally they also host a small live indie music festival called the “What Are Wo Going To Be Doing On Sunday Mini Folk Fest.” Be sure to check this out.
My number one must do event for the coming week:
13 Dec / All Cake Must Go: The Wolves 2012 Finale
Best Upcoming Band - It's really a toss up between Bri6ge and Colli & the Rockets
So you all know that Bri6ge is my proclaimed favorite. 3 Siblings & a mate from a drowsy hole of a town called Vryheid in KZN. Xanell Fritze, Estiaan Fritze, George Fritze and Jaco Engelbrecht make up the alternative dressing of this rock band. Though they're only starting out, I see big things for these undiscovered muzos. Go have a peek at their first gig for the new year: 02 February 2013 at Schivas Rock, Pta.
Follow them on twitter @bri6ge & check out their MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/597455160
*Watch this space*
Secondly there is Colli & the Rockets.
This 2 piece indie band consists of Colleen Helberg and boyfriend Thinus Pieterse (previously of the brilliant band, DiKommentaar, with that gorgeous Elandre Rheeder lad & powerful vocalist Van Wyk Brand).
Colli and the Rockets is a Jozi based Indie Band taking the local scene by storm.Their self-recorded single, Harvey, is available on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/colli-and-the-rockets/colli-and-the-rockets-harvey
Also follow them @Colli_Rockets
A bit of a different sound definitely worth checking out.
Best Randomly Invented Word - Smrinking
You know it's true, I'm a self-proclaimed literary genius.
Best Live Show - Linkin Park
I still can't get over it. Read my previous post. It was mindblowing. But I have to say I'm a little over excited about my fast approaching golden circle moments at my first ever Metallica show. I'm gonna faint.
Best Festival - Oppikoppi
Oh my gorgeous hell. I won't even start. Just go, go to Oppikoppi and be amazed.
And remember - as jy nie dans nie, is jy fokkol.
Best Movie - The Perks of being a Wallflower
Based on the tragically funny book by Stephen Chbosky. I loved this movie, for the full scale review follow this link: http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/The-Perks-Of-Being-A-Wallflower-6011.html
Not quite as brillaint as the book, but hey no movie ever is.
Best Musical - Rock of Ages
The 80's were mind-numbingly awesome. With a star studded cast and the best music ever to accompany it, Rock of Ages is a definite must-see. With a drunkenly idiotic Tom Cruise as the famous Stacee Jaxx, he proves that he's still a great actor. My favorites though, were definitely Alec Baldwin & Russel Brand. But I ask you one thing, and one thing only: Why can every bloody actor that ever existed sing like a rockstar? It's simply not fair.
The story was a little weak, but the music made up for it tenfold.
Nonetheless, watch it, love it, hate it, I sincerely couldn't care less. I loved it, and if you have any sense you will too.
Best Indie Pop Album - Lana del Rey: Born to Die
So there's this big controversy about Lana Del Rey and how she's inauthentic and blah blah blah. Whatever. I like her music. And so I have awarded her the best Indie Pop Album of the year, mostly based on that eerie wonderful song that is 'Video Games', and kinda also 'cause I love pissing of people that think they know what there talking about, but really just want someting to poke at because Mommy took away their toys. But I digress, it's a beautiful album. Have a listen & enjoy.
The eerie wonderfulness of Video Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE6wxDqdOV0
Best Rock Album - Serj Tankian: Harakiri
Harakiri is the third studio album by Serj Tankian, formerly of System of the Down (still an all-time favorite). The album was released on July 10, 2012, as a follow-up to Imperfect Harmonies, released in 2010. This album's is probably the closest to the sound of the late great System of a Down, still certifiably crazy, but a bit more punk rock - orientated. Have a gander:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtRXqBQETA
Best Indie Rock Album - Cloud Nothings: Attack on Memory
Attack on Memory saw a change in Cloud Nothings' musical style. Contrary to their previous poppy sound, Attack on Memory is more aggressive and darker. Despite its wrist slashing depression, it's in merit a very good album. I love their darker side and hopefully you will too. My favorite of the album: Wasted Days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6pCwReP4_k
Best Local Indie Rock Album - Desmond and the Tutus: Mnusic
Do I really need to explain this? Desmond and the Tutus is a happy-go-lucky rocky poppy indie musical mash. Combining indie, kwela, pop, rock ’n roll and sheer genius gives them a uniquely South African sound. It's dancy, nothing-can-get-me-down type of music. And its the perfect partner for smrinking. Obsessed with it. It's the wonderfully idiotic music that only our confused heritage can spit out. Yay South Africa!
Watch it. Now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RD8vW25W0Y
Best Debut - Dead Sara
Dead Sara is a hard rock band from Los Angeles, best known currently for their single "Weatherman". Listen up, girls are awesome at being rockstars, this band is awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLGoeYOZ0Qs
Best Female Vocals - In this Moment: Maria Brink
Blood. That's all I'm saying. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZF5m-vmDzM
Best Drink - Jack Daniels Honey
I'm a girl. I like whiskey. I like honey. Mix them - guarunteed to make me happy. =)
And so my choices are made.
And my choices are awesome.
Now go forth and be awesome in the year of the Mcflurry xx
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