{"title":"Blk Jks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlk Jks is a South African rock band that was founded in 2000 in Johannesburg. The band consists of Lindani Buthelezi on vocals and guitar, Mpumi Mcata on guitar, Molefi Makananise on bass, and Tshepang Ramoba on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique blend of rock music, Blk Jks has gained recognition both locally and internationally. Their captivating performances showcase their talent and passion for music. Influenced by various genres, they have created a sound that is truly their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlk Jks has been compared to artists such as The Brother Moves On, Morena Leraba, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, and Tumi Mogorosi. They continue to push boundaries with their innovative approach to music and are considered pioneers in the South African rock scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mystery-ep","title":"Mystery Ep","description":"\u003cp\u003echildhood friends linda and mpumi grew up on the same block in johannesburg's east rand, where they taught themselves guitar. forming a band in 2000, early blk jks shows and recordings were remarkable for their stacks of guitar drone and head nodding beats. it was with the addition of bassist molefi and drummer tshepang - both of soweto - that blk jks began work with a fresh approach and plunged into its current universe of sound. heavy club dates and festival gigs followed as they band earned a loyal following across the country. the limited edition november 2007 release of the 'lakeside' vinyl-only 10\" marked the band' international debut, selling at some of the world's finest record shops. this debut 10\" release is now out of print. landing on the cover of fader magazine and a trip to the us in the spring of 2008 sparked sessions at the famed electric lady studios with brandon curtis of secret machines at the controls. the 'mystery ep' that resulted is available now on vinyl in limited quantities. on secretly canadian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50410480238923,"sku":"310820","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9530184a-b976-4c73-bcf4-09d6691f83da_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726642145"},{"product_id":"abantu-before-humans","title":"Abantu \/ Before Humans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlk Jks\u003c\/strong\u003e are a seminal force in the South African underground. After an extended hiatus, the Johannesburg foursome, championed by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mars Volta\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTV On The Radio\u003c\/strong\u003e (amongst many others), return with a groundbreaking new album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonster grooves meet guitar and brass-driven afro-rock. Echoes of spiritual jazz, post-apocalyptic funk, renegade dub, and kwaito. Features Malian guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eVieux Farka Touré\u003c\/strong\u003e and Beastie Boys accomplice \u003cstrong\u003eMoney Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the track \"\u003cem\u003eMaiga\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis South African art-rock band traffics in complexity, cross-hatching not only rhythms and textures but also the signifiers of genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glitterbeat","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50459814920523,"sku":"1121344","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50459813708107,"sku":"1121343","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/85645a43-512b-4a7e-9a1c-a5a397cab712_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727227517"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_bf862330_thumbnail_4096_469f9d7d-04f6-47f8-85f9-f700d4f65ea0.jpg?v=1726642123","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/blk-jks.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}