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    I've Got This Friend / The Civil Wars RT @JIPcoza Watter liedjie maal vanoggend in jou kop rond?

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    Ready steady for my first @ABRSM practical exam today.

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    I liked an @YouTube video http://t.co/rJgtuNbq Kirby Chambliss Garage Tour

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    What a free kick from Benni! With that the Buccaneers take their 2nd Premiership title in 2 years. #UpTheBucs

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock

    Location London, Un

    Profile Views: 85794

    Last Login: 4/26/2012

    Member Since 11/10/2005

    Website www.thesickleaves.com

    Record Label Independent

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    The Sick-Leaves fourth album Breaking Away was digitally released on 23rd January 2012. Breaking Away was originally envisioned to be an EP but once completed clocked in at an explosive twenty-nine minutes following the inclusion of the most recently written song and first radio single Catfights In Bushes. Catfights In Bushes is by far one of the most energetic songs The Sick-Leaves has ever recorded. Songwriter Eksteen Jacobsz describes the lyrics as being "a metaphor for how often we get caught up in a tangle with other people and how opportunities are made or lost with respect to how you react to those encounters." Breaking Away is a jubilant, victorious, uplifting experience. TUNNEL VISION was nominated.. in the BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM category.. for the 2007 SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS! STONE THE CROW was nominated.. in the BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM: ENGLISH category for the 2009 SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS! ....COZ YOU LIKE IT with Tamara Dey and covering Rage's BULLET IN YOUR HEAD live on MK's Studio1.. ALL THE TIMES live on MK's Studio1.. .. .... http://www.thesickleaves.com http://www.facebook.com/thesickleaves.. http://www.twitter.com/thesickleaves.. http://www.last.fm/music/The Sick-Leaves.. http://www.reverbnation.com/thesickleaves.. http://cdbaby.com/cd/sickleaves2.. .. .... ..ABOUT THE SICK-LEAVES.. ...... "It's a dusty, celestial sound - lunar vocals, purposefully grizzly production, fishbowl finishes. It's the finest garage style finish I've come across in Africa, actually." .... Jess Henson - One Small Seed magazine (Mar 02, 2009) ...... .... .."This South African band is more than just a clever name, they're the freshest thing local rock has seen in a long time. The band has also succeeded in producing a unique spin on a genre that refuses to die out." .... Nikki Temkin - Sunday Times ...... .... .."Tunnel Vision...a shimmering, melodious triumph...the best SA rock album of the year by a country mile" .. .. Matthew Freemantle - SL Magazine.. .. .. .... .."Eksteen Jacobsz' alternative opus (Stone the Crow) plays like a fantasy jamming session with the best musicians of the 90s." .... Niel Bekker - News24.com.. .. .... .... .."Sounding like Guided By Voices fronted by Neil Young, The Sick Leaves is an invigorating, Americana-tinged breath of fresh air. Glowing with energy and capable of delivering on all its promises, Stone The Crow is one of the more exhilarating releases of the year so far." .. .. The Citizen - 13/10/2008 .... ...... .... International fans can buy .."Tunnel Vision, Stone the Crow and Last Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" ..from Cdbaby (www.cdbaby.com/thesickleaves) and Amazon.com. .. The albums are also available in South Africa at good music shops including Musica, Look and Listen and CD Warehouse and online at Kalahari.net. ....

  • Members

    The Sick-Leaves is : Eksteen Jacobsz - Songwriter/Vox/Guitars/Bass....

  • Influences

    My favourite albums :..1. Radiohead - The Bends..2. Oasis - (Whats the Story?) Morning Glory..3. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - B.R.M.C...4. AC/DC - Back in Black..5. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs..6. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake 7. The Beatles - Revolver..8. The Kills - Midnight Boom..9. The Dandy Warhols - Come Down..10. The White Stripes - De Stijl.. .. .. ...... .......... The Sick-Leaves Booking Agent & Press Contact : .. Linda Thompson.. E-Mail: linda@thesickleaves.com

  • Sounds Like

    .A sonic assault of twisted, layered guitars placed on a bedrock of solid drums and bass grooves. Last Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy (2010) .... ..2009 SAMA nominated album: ..Stone the Crow (2008) ...... .... .. .. .. .... ..2007 SAMA nominated album: ..Tunnel Vision (2006) ...... .... .. .. .... .. ..Buy TUNNEL VISION, STONE THE CROW and LAST DANCE OF THE SUGARPLUM FAIRY at CD BABY.COM....(SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM USA).. ..ALSO AVAILABLE AT : ..iTunes ..Look&Listen ..Look & Listen.co.za O Music Store Band Camp ..OR.. ..ORDER DIRECT ..www.thesickleaves.com by leaving us a message ..or e-mail me at info@thesickleaves.com .. .. ....

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  • Linda Thompson

    Can you believe it, this was my first time on Myspace this whole year!
    Yesterday's interview and songs on Tuksfm were awesome. Thanks.

    1 year ago
  • J.B.o.

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    Vielen Dank für's Addieren!

    Viele Späße wünschen

    J.B.O. - Die Verteidiger des Blöedsinns

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    THX for the Add!

    We wish a lot of fun

    J.B.O. - The Defenders of Blöedsinn

    1 year ago
  • MamasGunz

    THE BLACK DISCIPLES VIDEO IS EXCELLENT WORK!

    1 year ago
  • MyL SmArTmOuF

    Thank you so much for listening. I know your were dancing tapping your feet and nodding. How was your weekend and how are things!!!!

    1 year ago
  • Aria Novos

    Hey, how are ya? :) thanks for the add, hope you like our grooves. add us on facebook and twitter if you get the chance!

    1 year ago
  • Frieda D. Spear


    Hello,thanks add!

    1 year ago
  • FOXY

    Hey.

    Thanks for the add.

    Cool stuff you got here.

    We got a new EP out now.

    You are welcome on our page and listen.

    Peace and best wishes.

    FOXY

    1 year ago
  • Lore Kaulitz

    Thanks for your Comment.... =)

    1 year ago
  • Third Grade Haters (Fre…

    Happy Friday! It's been another busy week here

    1 year ago
  • Chasing Bright Lights--…

    Rock/folk/POP from Montreal... Check us out... cheers... j-d

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MISSING video
Directed by Jenna Bass





THE BLACK DISCIPLES video
Produced by Popcult
Directed by Hayley & Warrick Poultney





ALL THESE FOOLISH THINGS (I'VE SAID) video
Produced by Matthew Mcfarlane




COZ YOU LIKE IT with Tamara Dey and covering Rage's BULLET IN YOUR HEAD live on MK's Studio1


ALL THE TIMES live on MK's Studio1

TUNNEL VISION was nominated
in the BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM category
for the 2007 SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

STONE THE CROW was nominated
in the BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM: ENGLISH category
for the 2009 SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

http://www.facebook.com/thesickleaves
http://www.twitter.com/thesickleaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Sick-Leaves
http://www.reverbnation.com/thesickleaves
http://cdbaby.com/cd/sickleaves2

ABOUT THE SICK-LEAVES

"It's a dusty, celestial sound - lunar vocals, purposefully grizzly production, fishbowl finishes. It's the finest garage style finish I've come across in Africa, actually."
Jess Henson - One Small Seed magazine (Mar 02, 2009)

"This South African band is more than just a clever name, they’re the freshest thing local rock has seen in a long time. The band has also succeeded in producing a unique spin on a genre that refuses to die out."
Nikki Temkin - Sunday Times

"Tunnel Vision...a shimmering, melodious triumph...the best SA rock album of the year by a country mile"
Matthew Freemantle - SL Magazine

"Eksteen Jacobsz' alternative opus (Stone the Crow) plays like a fantasy jamming session with the best musicians of the 90s."
Niel Bekker - News24.com

"Sounding like Guided By Voices fronted by Neil Young, The Sick Leaves is an invigorating, Americana-tinged breath of fresh air. Glowing with energy and capable of delivering on all its promises, Stone The Crow is one of the more exhilarating releases of the year so far."
The Citizen - 13/10/2008 ..



International fans can buy .."Tunnel Vision, Stone the Crow and Last Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" ..from Cdbaby (www.cdbaby.com/thesickleaves) and Amazon.com.
The albums are also available in South Africa at good music shops including Musica, Look and Listen and CD Warehouse and online at Kalahari.net.

..

Member Since:

November 10, 2005

Members:

..
The Sick-Leaves is :
Eksteen Jacobsz - Songwriter/Vox/Guitars/Bass
Live member: Wayne Pictor - Drums

Influences:

My favourite albums :
1. Radiohead - The Bends
2. Oasis - (Whats the Story?) Morning Glory
3. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - B.R.M.C.
4. AC/DC - Back in Black
5. Brian Jonestown Massacre - Methodrone
6. Jimi Hendrix - Are you Experienced?
7. The Beatles - Revolver
8. The Kills - Midnight Boom
9. The Dandy Warhols - Come Down
10. The White Stripes - De Stijl

....
The Sick-Leaves Booking Agent & Press Contact :
Linda Thompson
E-Mail: lindadt@gmail.com

Sounds Like:

A sonic assault of twisted, layered guitars placed on a bedrock of solid drums and bass grooves.


Last Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy (2010)

2009 SAMA nominated album:
Stone the Crow (2008)

2007 SAMA nominated album:
Tunnel Vision (2006)

..

Buy TUNNEL VISION, STONE THE CROW and LAST DANCE OF THE SUGARPLUM FAIRY at CD BABY.COM
(SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM USA)

ALSO AVAILABLE AT :
iTunes
Look&Listen
Musica

OR

ORDER DIRECT
www.myspace.com/thesickleaves by leaving us a message
or e-mail me at thesickleaves@gmail.com
..

Record Label:

Independent

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