Childhood 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, but 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. In June 2007 the BLK JKS released a handful of songs as a limited edition CD EP that was quickly snapped up by hardcore fans and knowing collectors. The November 2007 release of the “Lakeside” vinyl-only 10in marks the band’s international debut with a limited edition of 500 selling at some of the world’s best record shops: Rough Trade (London), Soul Jazz (London), Phonica (London), Rush Hour (Amsterdam), Turntable Lab (NYC), Other Music (NYC), Dusty Groove (Chicago), Jet Set (Kyoto/Tokyo), Canned Applause (Johannesburg) and Mabu (Cape Town).
BLK JKS is currently finishing the debut LP “After Robots” and has to date managed to make way to the U.S- making friends and finding a home.
Updates, photos and video at blkjks.blogspot.com!!
good times at my loft on tuesday. was great meeting you guys. sorry i couldn't come to the show. please keep me updated on the next one and i'll come! hope to see you at our next loft party.
just got myself a copy of fader and you kings on the cover,i love the music brothers,keep doin ur ting and am a big fan,and when the album is done,u know i got have a copy,and for me as south african abroad,you guys just gave hope about music in SA,as am not into house music and mtv stuff,rock them ani will let the world know,peace family
