Love Songs with Danny Painter

Tunde Baiyewu, the soulful voice behind the multi-platinum-selling Lighthouse Family, returns with a new, intimate project, Tunde & The Troubadours EP 1, releasing today, Friday November 1st. The Four-track EP is the first in a special series that delves into Tunde's love for singer-songwriter music, particularly inspired by the 1970s troubadour era. Reuniting with renowned Lighthouse Family producer Mike Peden, Tunde brings together a heartfelt collection of covers and collaborations with some of South Africa's most revered musical talents. South African Roots and Global Inspirations Reflecting on his decision to launch the project in collaboration with South African artists, Tunde explains, “South Africa actually chose me! I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and listened to iconic artists like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba. When a friend in Cape Town asked if I fancied doing a duet with a South African artist, a light bulb went off in my head.” The EP celebrates this musical heritage while embracing the international troubadour tradition that has long fascinated Tunde. He chats with Danny about the EP and a possible SA tour!

Petit Biscuit is back in the spotlight with the upcoming release of his new album "Discipline". Having started his career at the age of 15, the French electro wunderkind has already conquered the world with his dream pop hits and captivating melodies. Following the worldwide success of his previous releases, the 24-year-old producer/songwriter/performer is now ready to unveil his new creations, with his own voice at the heart of his songs. Songs from the album have already generated over 600 Million TikTok views and the first single "You Don't Ignore" hit charts around the world including France, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The focus single for the album will be '"Cruel Heart" which will be accompanied by a music video directed by Quentin Deronzier (Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Drake, Maluma, etc.) "I started composing Cruel Heart in 2019 during a trip to California. The vocal hook that makes up the chorus had been stuck in my head for several years. My friend Hugo, whom you know as Madeon, wanted to participate in the writing process. We often have late-night discussions on various topics: from the paradoxes of life in Los Angeles to our shared passion for investing in characters to write from their perspective. For Cruel Heart, we wanted to detail all the toxic traits we observe in many passionate romantic relationships. The darkness of the arrangement and the musical intention perfectly fit this theme." - Petit Biscuit

Reflecting on George's remarkable career, his widow, Hahn Brown, shares insights into his creative journey. "George was always immersed in music," she recalls. "He began writing for the band early in our relationship, but it wasn't until later that he pursued his solo work." Hahn describes George's songwriting as deeply personal and reflective. "He drew inspiration from his own experiences and the world around him. His lyrics were a reflection of his emotions, relationships, and observations of life." Danny Painter had the honour to chat to his widow, Hahn Brown, about the legacy, the music and the album! His legacy continues through the remaining members of Kool and The Gang who are still touring the world and set for a stop in South Africa this November in Cape Town and Pretoria.

Craig Lucas, the multi-talented singer-songwriter, is back with his latest single, ‘Falling in Love,' a track that dives headfirst into the chaos of unrequited affection and the hilarity that ensues. This new release marks another milestone in Craig's impressive career, blending personal experiences with an infectious indie vibe. Craig explains the inspiration behind ‘Falling in Love,' saying, “This song is my anthem to the chaos of chasing boys who are unavailable. I joke about needing heartbreak for inspiration, but this track proves it! It's about a particular boy I fell for after just one night together—a reminder of how embarrassingly fast I catch feelings, especially for those who aren't available in that way. There's something thrilling about falling for someone who's always just a bit out of reach. It's chaotic, it's painful, and if you step back, it's kind of hilarious. This track is me owning up to my messy love life. What's a little heartbreak anyway?” Danny and Craig got really real about their 'Red flags'.

Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has today unveiled his latest single ‘Outlaw'. This emotionally charged track offers a candidly personal glimpse of Alberts' growth as both an artist and individual. 'Outlaw' is a poignant reflection on shedding societal expectations and embracing one's true self. Alberts shares, " This song is about changing course for the better. Standing up for yourself more often. Being kinder, letting yourself be a little more human." He joined Danny on the CTM Top 40 to chat about the single but also his latest book of poetry!

DJ Cosher and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jann Klose are thrilled to announce the release of their original single ‘Love is a Verb,' available on all major streaming platforms from today, June 7th. ‘Love is a Verb' marks an exciting collaboration between two talented artists, blending DJ Cosher's dynamic production skills with Jann Klose's heartfelt songwriting and vocal prowess. The single was conceived during Klose's 2023 tour in South Africa, where the duo met up in Cape Town for a spontaneous writing session. They joined Danny Painter to chat about the single! You can catch 'the CTM Top 40, with Danny Painter' every Saturday from 10am to 2pm only on Jacaranda fm!

Craig Hinds shares his thoughts on the single, stating, "'This Town' is a song about contentment. It's about learning together, being wrong and right together, and ultimately knowing that you are traveling the same path together. 'Take me down that road you're traveling on' - I want to be on that same road. Once you realize this and understand that it's meant to be, you become happy in the same town, the same place… 'The times we have are just right, I don't need no more, I feel happy tonight.'" He joined Danny to chat about the song and the possibility of new music! Listen to 'the CTM Top 40 with Danny Painter' every Saturday from 10am to 2pm!

The current CTM Top 40 number 1, Matt joined Danny to celebrate the success of his bedroom project - Hometown Drama, and to celebrate the release of his brand new single, 'Right (Wrong)'. Listen here! You can catch Danny weeknights from 7-10 pm on 'Love Songs with Danny Painter 'and also on the wildly popular 'CTM Top 40 with Danny Painter'.

The TikTok sensation, singer and songwriter, Casey Lowry spoke to Danny about his new single, 'Not Ready' and how he navigates the loss of his grandfather.

Sanger-liedjieskrywer Tian Nienaber is weer gereed om gehore te betower met sy aangrypende nuwe enkelsnit en video 'Knip die Tou' beskikbaar vandag! Terwyl hy die kompleksiteite van verhoudings ondersoek, weerklink die lied diep as Nienaber persoonlike ervarings deel van om vasgevang te voel in siklusse van vrugtelose pogings om gebreekte verhoudings te herstel. Hierdie aangrypende verhaal reflekteer op die besef dat soms die moedigste daad is om los te laat. Sy diep lirieke en emosionele melodieë bied troos en insig aan diegene wat soortgelyke stryde ervaar. Tian deel dat ‘'Knip die Tou' handel oor verhoudings waarin jy net aanhou probeer, selfs wanneer dinge blykbaar nie uitwerk nie. Ek was in die verlede in 'n paar verhoudings waar ons sou baklei, opbreek en dan weer saam sou wees. Dit lyk asof ek vasgevang is in 'n siklus waar ek steeds dieselfde probleme ondervind terwyl ek probeer om dinge reg te stel wat ooglopend stukkend is. Dit was iets waarmee ek vir 'n rukkie gesukkel het, soort van dinge tot 'n gevolgtrekking te bring. Ek het nog altyd die oortuiging gehad dat iets moet uitwerk ... die klassieke ‘Liefde is genoeg' ingesteldheid. Ongelukkig is dit nie altyd die situasie nie. Soms is verhoudings nie bedoel om te hou nie, en aangesien jy nie die kwessie kan aanpak nie, is dit die beste om op te breek as om jou verhouding verder te beskadig. Om dit verder uit te brei as wat nodig is, veroorsaak uiteindelik meer skade as goed vir alle betrokke partye.'

FILIPA is a name we already know and lobe, a singer and songwriter who has stolen our hearts! What she didn't tell us is that she has dual citizenship and is competing in Portugal to hopefully take part in Eurovision 2024! She joined Danny to chat about the competition and what this means!

Singer-Songwriter Werner Olckers Unveils Multi-Layered Music Video "Gunsteling" as a Metaphorical Farewell to "Wrestlerish" Singer-songwriter Werner Olckers is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest music video, "Gunsteling," a visual adventure that serves as a metaphorical farewell to his former project, "Wrestlerish." The video showcases Olckers' lifelong passion for professional wrestling, incorporating humor and a touch of nostalgia while bidding adieu to the past. In a daring display of commitment to his art, Olckers puts his body on the line, getting slammed and submitted by the APWA champion, "Ananzi," in a fun yet grueling shoot. This cinematic journey is a testament to Olckers' dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional avenues within the Afrikaans music industry. The video also features Olckers' unique sense of humor, a characteristic that has become synonymous with his work. Long-time friend and former bandmate, Nax from Van Pletzen, joins the cast, injecting a sense of fun and hilarity that complements Olckers' artistic vision. he chats to Danny Painter about the single and, whats next!

Vonke In Die Vlamme dropped recently and the chatted about what else 2024 has in store for his fans!

The UK born, South African based singer, songwriter and performer is gracing the stage alongside Sean Koch, Wandile Mbambeni and Xavier Rudd! He's also just dropped a brand new single! He joined Danny to chat about all of it!

December Streets are no strangers to the SA music scene and the band are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated new single, GHOSTS, which marks a new chapter in their sonic adventure. ‘It's becoming tougher and tougher to keep a sense of what I think is good vs. great, but when we recorded Ghosts, I knew we were onto something remarkable' says Tristan, lead singer. He joined Danny Painter to chat about it!

To celebrate this moment, Heather Tom, who plays Katie on the long running tv show, joined Danny to talk about what this means to them as a cast and crew. She also opened up about losing her mom recently and how her Bold and the Beautiful family helped her during that time! She also revealed where she keeps all her Emmy awards! Listen here:

The 'Somer' hitmaker joined Danny to talk about the celebrations, his life beyond music and 'dadding' while navigating the biggest year of his career yet! Listen here!

ULTRA South Africa, the continent's premier electronic dance music festival, recently announced that global superstars Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, W&W and Vintage Culture will be headlining the 2024 festival with Major League DJZ and Shimza as support acts. Now, with a month and a half to go before the main event, the festival continues to bring South African fans the best electronic music as the final line-up and stages are announced. Steve joined Danny to chat about his life, his passions, amapiano and what we can expect from his set at Ultra!

He jumped on a call with Danny to tell us all about it!

'Met jou klere af' is a sexy Afrikaans track that will definitely be part of your summer playlist!

The man with the 'best voice in the business' has a brand new single, and you need to hear it! 'Hemel se deur' dropped on the 27th October and Tian joined Danny to chat about it!

Breakout in association with X-Ray Touring is very pleased to present the legendary Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), live in South Africa for their 'Greatest Hits' Tour in April 2024. Although sometimes identified as a cult band, OMD have achieved over a dozen top-20 entries on the Albums Chart, and as many singles in the top-10, assisting them to reach global sales of over 40 million, and establishing them as electronic synth pioneers and one of the world's best-loved pop groups. Thursday 18 April - Cape Town, Green Point A-Track Saturday 20 April - Johannesburg, Marks Park, Emmarentia Tickets on sale 25 October at 9AM from www.breakoutevents.co.za Andy joined Danny to chat about the music, the legacy and the tour! Ticketing link: https://breakoutevents.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abreakoutevent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abreakoutevent Twitter: https://twitter.com/abreakoutevent

With two massive hits under their belts already, their latest offering 'Happy Days' is one of our 'Break away' songs on the CTM TOP 40! We chatted to them about the single but also the pressure to perform! Listen here!

The South African born singer has a brand new single, is working on a lekker tour and told Danny all about it, listen here!

Lliam joined Danny Painter to chat about his latest single, Tweegesig, his EP and the future of his career in music!

Singer-songwriter Haas Lauomo releases his latest pop single 'Meet Again', and he says it's his best yet. The song draws from his colourful sonic palette and vast musical appreciation. Written and produced by artist-producer Daniel Baron, this is the perfect combination of romance, foot-tapping beats and refreshing melodic ear-worms, topped off with the 31-year-old crooner's unique vocal timbre. He chats to Danny Painter about the single here!

Loki says that his single, "Nog Een", which he recorded together with Die Heuwels Fantasties, already had its origins in 2018. "I was busy with music for the kykNET series Tydelik Terminaal at the time. The score for this series had a strong electronic feel to it. At the same time, I was busy with the writing and recording of my debut Afrikaans album, that took almost four years to complete. I needed three more songs to complete te album. A 40 second- piece of music for the Tydelik Terminaal soundtrack stuck with me and inspired the chorus and verse of the single “Nog Een.” I just knew that I had to ask Die Heuwels Fantasties if they would be keen to collab on this particular track. It was a perfect fit. Pierre Greeff from Die Heuwels Fantasties has been working with Loki on various music productions and projects for many years. He says: “Loki can do absolutely everything. He is the real deal. I really like what we did here. “Nog Een” is one of my favourite collabs up to date.”

Currently in studio writing and recording a new FokofPolisiekar album, Francois took a minute to chat to Danny Painter about everything going on, including his brand new single with neon Dreams 'The real thing'.

He is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter currently on season 3 of the wildly popular 'Die Kontrak'. Leo joined Danny in studio and he even performed an acoustic cover! Listen here!

If you're on social media, you have no doubt seen a 'confession' or two, people from across the country spilling their deepest darkest secrets anonymously. But Who is behind this massively successful brand? What happens when someone confesses to murder? And what's next for this incredible team? Find out here!

After the success of his debut single 'Don't Forget About Me' which charted nationwide and received high radio rotation on some of the biggest regional radios, Tom Mitchell now releases his sophomore offering 'House Party'. The tempo picks up a notch from the debut, as the balladeer takes us down a more romantic retro-wave-tinged avenue, cementing his undeniable ability to melt hearts.

After releasing her first single, “Never Alone” in early 2021 and her second single, “

After releasing a steady stream of lauded singles including global radio hits “Colorado” and “Synchronize”, Milky Chance (Clemens Rebhein and Phillipp Dausch) have finally dropped their highly anticipated fourth studio album Living In A Haze. An album that truly sounds classic upon first listen, Living In A Haze is tightly packed with 12 mini-masterpieces that all can stand on their own. "We stepped out of our comfort zone to make this album. It was freeing and felt like a new chapter for us. We gave ourselves the space and energy to really dive deep into writing and producing, tried out new things, worked with incredible collaborators like Charlotte Cardin and Fatoumata Diawara, and created, what we think, is a colorful and diverse album," - Milky Chance

The video is made up of images of AMANDALA`s late father Jap Coetzer`s paintings. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she now divides her time between the evergreen landscapes of Seattle, WA, and the whimsical realm of Joshua Tree, CA. AMANDALA's music possesses a rawness and crystalline sweetness that will leave you yearning for more.

“I believe music is a form of therapy,” says Thapelo. As a member of the LGBQTI community, and a newcomer to the South African music scene, the singer is coming in guns blazing with a beautiful pop / RnB track and the message that ‘Love has no gender'. Teaming up with the renowned singer and producer, Gino Lee, the two not only put together a powerful composition, but the song, titled ‘Caught Up', also served as a cathartic process for Thapelo and an anthem for same-sex relationships. Fresh from his own broken relationship, the songwriter was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions at the time and decided to put pen to paper. He explains, “I was in a relationship with someone I loved deeply. It was that ‘I'll do anything for you' kind of love. I gave everything I had, but got nothing in return. I knew I was fighting a losing battle to a point where I was having sleepless nights.” Thapelo, knowing the relationship was toxic, finally built up the courage to leave. Through this song, the singer hopes to create awareness that people of the LGBTQI community experience love and durable relationships, same as everyone else. He says, “I write about my personal experiences, but the music speaks to similar experiences that others can relate to. There are still many people who don't understand the concept of homosexual relationships, but we also fall in love and enter into committed relationships. We go through the same challenges that heterosexual people do.”

After releasing just seven songs, Will Linley is becoming an artist whose self-confessed “happy sad pop music” captures the whirlwind emotions of Gen Z life, leading to over 40 million streams to date. Now signed to Island Records, the South African singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ignites further momentum ahead of his forthcoming full-length debut by sharing the new single ‘Tough (The Girl Song)'

He's one of the biggest touring artists in the country at the moment, he's known for his high energy stage shows and upbeat performances. Deon Groot joined Danny on a Zoom to chat about the music, life and who 'Die Een' is about!

He's one of the most popular South African Mcee's, but, he is so much much more than that! PhFat is an artist, a producer, a songwriter and an incredible performer, his talent has lead him to millions of views and streams and now, to Jacaranda fm! In his 'dark, sexy' cover of the Sugababes 'Too lost in you' we see a different side to this incredible artist, a side that we know you are going to love! Listen to his chat with Danny Painter here and stream the song everywhere!

The first single off of this much anticipated album features Angie Oeh and it's bound to get your foot tapping at the very least! The album is exactly what we've come to expect from Peach and the Van Pletzen guys - the unexpected. With collaborations with Kurt Darren, Angie Oeh, Droomsindroom and more, this eclectic work of art is bound to take you on a journey, which is exactly what they wanted! Danny spoke to Peach about the album, the 'mengels' and his cat! Listen here!

The 20-year-old made good on the promise of his early self-produced singles, ‘Watch The Stars', and ‘Caught In A Mix' – a collection of raw and honest pieces, tackling messages of mental health, growing up, having fun, and getting your heart broken. Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, music called to him at just six-years-old. He spent years self-educating and learning the ropes of the guitar, piano, vocals, and producing his own music. he spoke to Danny about all of it and you can listen here!

Not only do we have a brand new single, 'Silent and Grey, but we are also lucky to get a full album, “Rhapsody”. Following the success of his previous albums and numerous chart-topping singles, GRIMEHOUSE is back with his signature bass-heavy sound and fresh new beats. ‘Rhapsody' is a true reflection of Grimehouse' growth and evolution over the years, showcasing a mix of his classic sounds and experimental tracks. The album features collaborations with renowned artists, including Jack Parow, Ameen Harron, Sloani, Pascal & Pearce, New Hero, and Isaac Mutant to name a few. Fans can expect a mix of high-energy tracks and intricate sound design, all while staying true to Grimehouse's unique style. “I'm excited to finally release ‘Rhapsody',” says Grimehouse. “This album is a culmination of years of hard work and experimentation, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it. I've had the opportunity to work with some amazing artists in this project, and I'm thrilled with how it's turned out”. he joined Danny painter on a zoom to chat about the album and the single and Chat GPT!

The local 'farm girl' tells Danny Painter the story of how she found herself making music in one of the most competitive markets in the world! And, it involves tequila! Her new single, Miami is an end of summer song that we are going to love! Listen to them chat about the single, and maybe even a South African visit here!

The air may be crisp and summer may be a few weeks behind us, but Higgo has a song that will bring summer right back to your heart! Off of his new album, 'Million years' is a love song that you will definitely love! He spoke to Danny about the song, the new addition to the family and how music is his 'side hustle'!