The Couch Sessions

BLK JKS

    IMAGES: BLK JKS

    Earlier this week, South African band (and FADER Favorites) BLK JKS, along with DC’s own Laughing Man and our homegirls Noon:30. Big up to photographer Boney Starks of 714 Images for capturing these amazing photos.

    Laughing Man

    BONUS: Our BLK JKS interview from their previous time in DC.

    October 2, 2009 1 Comment

    Interview: BLK JKS

    Photos by Lady Glock Photography
    Last week’s show calendar was insane, with sold out events left and right, but the sleeper performance of the week (and quite possibly, one of the best) came from BLK JKS. The crew from South Africa put on an unbelievable show, making them more than worthy of their “next big [...]

    June 15, 2009 2 Comments

    SXSW Preview: BLK JKS

    BLK JKS – Lakeside
    [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
    When many people think of Africa, the stereotypical images abound: tribal music, mud huts, grass skirts and conflict dominate our images of the continent. However, Africa has been leading the modern music revolution for a hot minute now, from the Afrobeat stylings of Fela Kuti, to [...]

    March 2, 2009 4 Comments

    Reader Best of 2008: Rob from Bold As Love

    The Black Rock Musical Passing Strange
    We’re ringing in 2009 with our reader Best of 2008 lists. I reached out to several of our readers to give their Top 5 of the best releases of the year. I’ll be profiling a new reader each day over the next several weeks. Today’s Reader is Rob Fields of [...]

    January 5, 2009 No Comments