Smile Interviews
Interviews as they happen with artists, newsmakers, celebrities and experts.
"Geraamtes" van Tylo gee 'n stem aan gebroke harte
Tylo het onlangs 'n groot indruk op die plaaslike musiekbedryf gemaak. Met haar enkelsnit "Geraamtes" gee sy 'n stem aan elke persoon wie se hart al gebreek is deur 'n ongesonde verhouding. Sy gesels met Smile FM oor die skryf proses en haar keuses vir die liedjie as 'n kunstenaar.
Wandile Mbambeni's "Time Will Tell" brings a cinematic kind of blues
Artist and cultural connector, Wandile Mbambeni is known for his blend of soul, African folk, country, and indie. His song "Time Will Tell" is a taste of his upcoming EP and he chatted with Smile FM to discuss how this song inspires those in love to persevere through hardships.
Selby Williams is mal oor "In Die Stilte"
Selby Williams het sukses in die ATKV-Crescendo mentorsskapprogram gevind. Met sy enkelsnit "In Die Stilte", vind hy genot in sing en aanklank in die lirieke wat deur Lize-Marie Naude geskryf is.
Shekhinah is at ease with "Less Trouble"
Platinum-selling artist, award-winning songwriter, and one of SA's most influential voices, Shekhinah surprised the music industry with the release of her album "Less Trouble". Speaking with Erin Drayton, Shekhinah shares the significance of the album, her collaborations, and why the colour orange made a creative statement for this body of…
Elliie introduces her unique sound on "What I Need From You"
Elliie is a genre-blending musician and vocalist from Jo'burg. Her sound fuses soulful melodies with experimental electronic production, drawing from a rich palette of influences including alt-R&B, ambient, and Afro-fusion. She chats about her song "What I Need From You" on the SA Music Hour.
Maxine Ceasar dazzles with EP "It's Complicated"
R&B singer Maxine Ceasar has been growing her fanbase with a steady release of great songs. Her debut EP "It's Complicated" cements her place as one of the country's top artists in the genre, showcasing her poetic songwriting and sophisticated sound. In this chat, she discusses the EP creation process…
Matt Gardiner makes magic with "Houdini"
KZN artist Matt Gardiner continues to be a popular fixture on radio and at local festivals. His song "Houdini" is part of his "Last Call For Departure" EP that he co-wrote with his wife, Erin, who is also a talented singer. On the SA Music Hour, Matt explains the unusual…
Lee Cole crafts a love letter with "Mine"
After opening for Robbie Williams at the start of 2025, playing shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and producing for other artists, Lee Cole continues to dazzle fans with his amazing songs. In a chat on Smile FM, he shares how the song "Mine" came to be with its dreamy,…
Dani Ville brings the love with "Jy's Okay"
Dani Ville is a well-known live performer in Cape Town and her star is rising. Having released two vastly different songs a month apart, she's showcasing her talent and versatility. She discusses her song "Jy's Okay" and how her 3 months in Berlin two years ago continues to inspire and…
Teagan shares the remarkable story behind "Like You Do"
Imagine writing a song, releasing it, and then giving it a refresh four years later. This is what Teagan did with "Like You Do". On the SA Music Hour, she shares the interesting journey the song underwent, and how she's enjoy her fun era in music and creativity.
Kwena Music building a new ecosystem for local musos
Kwena Music is more than just a music label. The business is a fully integrated ecosystem that supports artists from education through to professional careers. Eben de Jongh and Liam Burger from Kwena Music shared what makes them different and their goals for building prosperous careers for local music professionals.
Marc from 4AM shares "Fly Away"
4AM, a local band known for their electric performances and positive messages, once again dazzle audiences with a new song called "Fly Away". Erin Drayton caught up with Marc from the band to chat about the inspiration behind the song and the hope for a Cape Town show this summer.
Cici visits Smile FM to talk about Busisiwe 2.0
Multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning vocalist Cici celebrated her album, Busisiwe 2.0, by visiting radio station all across South Africa, including Smile FM. This vibrant and dynamic music artist and actress brought her bubbly energy as she chatted about the album and showed off her sense of humour on the…
Pretty Loud: A women-led movement in local music
Launched in Women's Month, Pretty Loud is a music hub for women, by women. Encompassing a recording studio with full services, a content creation space, rehearsal space, and additional membership benefits, this unique business aims to give women a safe space to grow as artists in the local music industry…
Robin Pieters on healing, letting go, and "September"
Acclaimed performer and singer Robin Pieters has been entertaining is ever-growing fanbase for years since his appearance on The Voice South Africa. This song is his most personal and soul-stirring release to date, and he discussed the song on The SA Music Hour with wit, humour, and his loveable candour.
Ross Learmonth shares "Heavy Love" for RADA
Ross Learmonth is one of SA's most celebrated artists and he's giving back with his song "Heavy Love". As part of his journey as a solo artist, Ross hasn't been shy to express his feelings or reflect on challenges in his life through music. With "Heavy Love" he does so…
Thomas Paul talks "Heartache" and his idea of a gospel sound
Emerging local artist, Thomas Paul, is working hard to showcase his amazing talent and songs. In this chat on the SA Music Hour, he shares his musical inspiration, the discussion around a gospel sound for his song "Heartache", and being a confident guy who isn't afraid to be vulnerable.
David Derman shares the inspiration for his songwriting
Cape Town singer and songwriter David Derman has been dubbed the next big thing is SA pop music. With the release of his second single, he shares the sweet inspiration for the song and his work process now that he's focusing on music full-time.
Kristi Lowe explores mental health in "Medicated"
Rising South African soul-pop artist Kristi Lowe offers a poignant reflection on mental well-being in ‘Medicated’, the second release from her debut album, ‘a glimpse inside my mind’. In this chat with Sylvia A on the SA Music Hour, she shares how the song came to be and the power…
Emile Hager shares the wild story behind "Ek Wil"
Actor and writer Emile Hager wrote his song "Ek Wil" two years ago. The song had an incredible journey, from a Greek romance to an unexpected song writing course in the Western Cape farmlands. He shares the intriguing and witty tale on the SA Music Hour.