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Cool Around You is out everywhere 16.5.2019
https://song.link/cool

Yo Grapes is the indie-pop solo act of Craig Durrant, who also happens to be the drummer of local indie/ rock fellows Desmond and the Tutus. Craig has been creating, releasing and performing songs since 2011 and has since found a loyal following of fans in a whole bunch of different places. People seem to enjoy songs like ‘Holiday’, ‘December’ and ‘Human of the Week’ which are a combination of made up stories, true life events and other words that rhyme or sound nice in the moment. 

In 2016, Yo Grapes started to release the next wave of tracks with ‘I Play The Drums’ being the first single. The song got radio play on national and local stations across South Africa - if that means anything to you. The next single ‘Weekend Shy Boy’ was released in 2017.

In 2019, Yo Grapes is releasing a series of singles starting with 'Cool Around You' which will be out on 16.5.2019

- Bones ( https://soundcloud.com/teamsesh )
- Cat Soup ( https://soundcloud.com/cat-soup-cfgsta )
- DeerGod ( https://soundcloud.com/deerxgod )
- Drew The Architect ( https://soundcloud.com/drewthearchitect )
- Drip-133 ( https://soundcloud.com/drip-133 )
- Fleece ( https://soundcloud.com/fleece )
- GhostnGhoul ( https://soundcloud.com/ghostnghoul )
- Grayera ( https://soundcloud.com/grayera )
- Greaf ( https://soundcloud.com/greaf )
- Hnrk ( https://soundcloud.com/hnrk93 )
- Kodyak ( https://soundcloud.com/kodyakhiphop )
- Messiah ( https://soundcloud.com/uriahhaughawout )
- Blanco BIllions ( https://soundcloud.com/blancobillions )
- Smitty The BG ( http://soundcloud.com/smittythebg )
- Vegard Veslelia ( http://soundcloud.com/vegardveslelia )

Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity and their music. Paulo Dos Santos fits firmly in the latter category. His new EP, We R Plastic Music, is a captivating and moving debut that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent, one whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out on its own territory.
A Gauteng boy who grew up in the Mckenzie park, near Benoni town, Paulo Dos Santos loved music as a child, but didn’t take music seriously until he was in his early 20’s. He explains, “I started writing songs in my head, and it took my interest in music to another level. I had to use free music software’s so I could cut music to the ideas I heard in my head. Then I started playing piano and guitar to broaden my horizons even more.” Almost immediately, he fall in love with being a disk jockey and began playing local parties and bars, going through what he calls, “the typical post-high school lifestyle.” “I wasn’t interested in anything I was doing other than music, and I loved the wide-openness of my life.”
Recording on his Desktop and playing the songs he was writing for his friends, Paulo saw their genuinely excited reaction. “Two friends heard the songs, and even though we were all broke, they approached me and we pooled our money to buy a microphone and a recording console.” Now recording in earnest, Paulo was gathering skill as a music producer, taking his influences, like Tiesto, Sade, DJ Fresh, Jimpster and Dannis Farrer, and using them to shape his own style. “I grew up with a lot of Trance and deep house,” Paulo explains, “I use to listen to a lot of vinyl Dj mixes on radio and online. I naturally gravitate to that kind of sound; there’s a warmth and timelessness to it that I’ve always loved.”
As his name grew in and around the Benoni area, the pieces began to fall into place for Paulo. Entering a citywide battle of the DJ in the East Rand, which earned him some much more respect from his peers and the notoriety to begin playing bigger shows for an ever-increasing local audience? Recording continuously, Paulo hooked up with local producer Kopano Ramashala, Gee Deep, Ruffa L (infinity boys).He came together with Kopano Ramashala and the two recorded an EP at Down Town studio in Johannesburg. The songs are sparked major interest on iTunes and Amazon.  
Paulo is currently Promoting his EP, honing his live show playing House music for his fans. “It’s gaining momentum,” Paulo says. Being on the road all the time is something I’ve always wanted.” He is soon to drop the next project; he would like to collaborate with more South African and west African artist for a different and authentic sound.
“Love is the electricity, which brightens the world, powered by music”
-Paulo Dos Santos


Music all day everyday.. But the type of music depends on how long I can listen for before life happens..

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shortstraw make music. music that sounds like children laughing. music that sounds like unicorns feeding in a lush, green field. music that sounds like a rainbow. music that sounds like puppies being born. music that sounds like angels playing scrabble. music that sounds like a married couple fighting through the thin wall of your apartment. now doesn't that sound nice?

but seriously... shortstraw are a joburg based band making waves on the national indie music scene in a big way. with their simple melodies and catchy rhythms, the band has taken pleasure in rocking the most prominent live music venues and clubs in the country, and is well known for getting the crowd dancing.

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