It’s rare when a band completely stops me in my tracks, and that’s exactly what BLK JKS have done. The South African quartet has definitely been shaking up the scene ever since they performed at SXSW earlier this year. Back in ’07, they released a vinyl-only 10″ that caught Diplo‘s attention while touring S. Africa. After a bunch of shows were arranged in the states, things have absolutely taken off for them. They’ve often been compared to TV on the Radio, and Vampire Weekend; but their heavy Afro-pop guitars, hints of jazz and ethnic African music makes their sound completely unforgettable.
Back in march, they released their 4-song debut called Mystery EP on Secretly Canadian, and it’s definitely turning heads. We always like to keep our ears open for new tunes from around the world, and BLK JKS are definitely a gem. Keep your eyes peeled for these dudes, because they’re making their way up and down the coasts this summer.
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