I don’t know how to describe Die Antwoord. Maybe just go straight to the videos and see yourself. Are they hip hop? rap? EMD? Punk? I don’t think any label works. They’re a duo from South Africa. That already is different. One’s a model and one goes by the name “Ninja”. There are conflicting accounts of whether they are a couple, but the do have a kid together. This could be a Ministry-like set of WTF is that let’s get out of here. Or if could be a Slaves-like wtf. Just watch them and try to tell me they wouldn’t be interesting.
Riot Fest 2019 Lineup Kneejerk reaction
While festival headliners sell tickets, the best festivals are because of the lower line acts. RF19 seems to be missing at least a couple of headliners. However, the lower lines are full. My initial must sees:
- Die Antwoord – I will rarely be in a place to see this crazy live “act”
- Cock Sparrer – Gotta give props to one of the originals. Might be the reason we have Oi.
- Bob Mould – Never saw Husker Du. This will partially make up. Plus his solo stuff from the nineties is amazing
- Anti-Flag – kinda embarrassed I haven’t seen them before.
- The HU – Mongolian Metal? Yes.
- Patti Smith – won’t be the most dynamic set (see Die Antwoord) but her influence on music is undeniable. Need to kiss the ring.
- Pkew Pkew Pkew – maybe I’m late, but just heard them for the first time in March.