Ike Moriz (En)

  CD Wherehouse, SA, 01.05.2006 Underneath the radar "...South African rocker Ike Moriz actually has the musical muscle to back up his own hype.And his uncanny Bowie croon isn't the only thing that makes Play Me worth tuning into either: Moriz runs the retro rock gamut from hook-heavy 70s glam rock swaggers ("Hey, Hey-hey, Hey") to Britpop breezes reminiscent of Suede's shoegazing ("Play Me") or Blur's anthems ("Every Time The Sun"), and edgier Brel-meets-Bowie piano ballad implosions  ("The Sad Songs")."

  Christina Kennedy, “The Citizen", Johannesburg, SA, 09.03.2006   SA'S OWN INDIE-POP IDOL He’s one of the few South African musicians to have met with success in the UK lately, yet Ike Moriz has decided to return here to settle. Christina Kennedy spoke to him. Many South African pop-rock outfits look to America for their inspiration. Not so Ike Moriz. This Capetonian’s style pays fond tribute to  Britpop and Seventies glam rock . Moriz has returned to settle in South Africa after pursuing a relatively successful music career in London for the past five years. This week has seen him launching his album Play Me in Joburg, with another gig scheduled for tonight at the Blues Room in Sandton.Moriz has lately been enjoying airplay on 5FM, OFM and campus radio stations with the title track from his second album, which he wrote and produced himself. It seems his  infectious, melodic, dramatic indie-pop is finding favour with an i...

  Jane Mayne, Cape Times, Cape Town, SA, 06.01.2006 "... Most of the songs are put together with a bare-bones backing which provides a somewhat jerky backdrop that echoes early 1970s Brit bands - This is Moriz's second studio album with Mosquito Records London, recorded after his Mirrors and Shade tour last April (2005), and it perfectly captures his Bowie-esque leanings."

Spinzone , John Kruscek, Pennsylvania, USA, February 2003, r eview of 'You Could' Hip-ometer Rating ~ 9.8 Ike Moriz - "You Could EP"  This is the second release by my friend Ike Moriz, a now London based South African. This takes right from where the last single left off (same cover too) but I think he really finds himself on this new single. The title track is a dreamy Bowie-like soundscape meets Oasis and it melds all the hooks of those two genres to perfection. It really ought to be climbing charts someplace. The second track,  Visionary  is actually a grungy outing, coming close to being like Nine Inch Nails with better vocals. (I would say he reminds me of a cross between Bowie and Peter Murphy of Bauhaus fame). It's got chirping, edgy guitar and a very black but sexy feel to it. The last track is a remix of the song  Drowning  from his last single, and I don't have the time or inclination to see how different they are. It sounds a ...

G.J. Barclay, Soundwave FM, Napier, New Zealand, January 2003,   review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "We have the song "You Could" in our daily play lists, and the comments received back over the past two weeks have been positive.  From our point of view: Another well composed and presented track promising a stronger future for Ike. Great style with a positive attitude coming through in the track as it is heard!" 

Charlotte F., Radio Sirup, Siegen, Germany,January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "In December we did get a copy of "You Could" and I really liked it. The tracks are fresh, they rock, and they are exactly the type of music we usually play. That's why we'll of course announce and play them."

Mike Williams, Vanguard Online, Sheffield, UK, January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK): " You Could  is the second single in recent times from Ike Moriz. It's a gently strummed indie track, something between Pulp and David Bowie. The power of Moriz's voice and his ability to hit just the right notes are the outstanding features (...)."

Eddie Schouten, Haloradio ,  Harderwijk,  Holland, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "Great music. I also like track 2, "Visionary", a lot. We've put "You could" in our hit zone, which means it will be played for at least 4 times a day!"

Simon Charlwood, Island FM , Guernsey, UK, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "I like the single a lot!" (You could)

Wilroy Bennen, Multisound FM , Holland, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK) "I listened to your CD and I love it, all three songs.(...) We will  certainly play your song on our show (...) I'm very enthusiastic and I can't wait to hear your latest single You Could!"

Kel Bailey, 3SUN FM , Australia, October 2002 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK): "The single is great and the other tracks sound great as well. I would love to hear more of your stuff"

Radio Grischa ( Sü dostschweiz) ,  Switzerland, October 2002 ,   review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK) "I like it!"

  Vicky Smith, Matchbox Records, London, UK, 01.10.02,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK): Staying in true English guitar pop mode we move onto a very new and fast rising star  IKE   MORIZ  (originally from Cape Town/SA). This enigmatic solo artist delivers the bright and poppy classic "Fall into the sun". This song was recorded with Steve Kent who has in the past worked with George Michael ( yes from Wham). This song is not Club Tropicana but a very poppy and especially catchy song reminiscent of Ike's hero Bowie and a bit like Suede vocally also. Saying that the main strength to this song is the unstoppable and extremely catchy and warm chorus. This very well produced song also comes packed with everything from a string  section on the chorus to dreamy shimmering guitars and falsetto Brett Anderson could never have reached . It also boasts a very uplifting feeling and once you've heard it ...

Indiepop Spinzone, Pennsylvania, USA, Sept 2002 : Review of 'Fall Into the Sun' (Ike Moriz's debut EP/single, Mosquito Records London): Hip-ometer Rating ~ 9  Ike Moriz - "Fall Into the Sun EP"  Our Ike here is another bloke from South Africa and a friend of Dale Olivier who pointed him in my direction, whereupon he sent me this EP. He has been in a few other bands in and around Europe, but this is his first attempt at a solo career. (and it is a self released effort) The title track is very unusual in that it seems to tread in very modern waters while retaining many elements of 70's solo styling. He has quite an articulate voice and isn't afraid to use it, in almost a Bowie-esque way but with far more range. That was what probably made me unsure of this at first, as that isn't the kind of thing many can do so you don't exactly hear it often. The song itself is upbeat, but more ballad like than a true pop single. The sort ...

Matchbox Recordings, London, UK, 01.09.02, review of Ike Moriz's debut single/EP 'Fall Into the Sun' (Mosquito Records London): New solo artist IKE MORIZ releases this great new three track EP. "Fall Into The Sun" EP was produced at  Tin Pan Alley studios by Steve Kent, who has previously worked  with George Michael. Drawn to Ike’s surprising mix of enigmatic  lyrics and catchy melodies, Steve strengthened this paradox  by adding deceptively simple guitar hooks. Based in London, Ike is of South African/German descent. His new style has emerged from his diverse musical experiences, fronting bands in Cape Town, Rotterdam and Hamburg, usually performing his own material. This EP features the title track " Fall into the sun" with it's extremely catchy and bright chorus and Bowie/Suede Esq. feel. Expect loads of falsetto and heartfelt vocals and lyrics from this new class A entertainer. For full tracklisting click above.

 AFK Max - Fm 106.5, Nuremberg, Germany, 25.08.02, Fall Into the Sun - single by Ike Moriz - review: "We enjoyed it - a pretty nice and typical Britpop-London sound. Maybe your song 'Fall into the Sun' will find the way into the charts - we believe in it."