Ike Moriz (En)

  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...

The Capetowner, Cape Town, SA, 10.11.2005  (Ike Moriz - Play Me - album review) "International rock musician Ike Moriz will spills theatrical, edgy pop into Rhodes House at the "Play Me" CD launch on Friday November 11. Based in London since 1999, Moriz has returned to his home in South Africa with a new drive and energy that springs from his exposure to many different countries and life on the road. Moriz has been described as 'Bowie without the glam meets Oasis without the self-importance, teamed with UK chart 'alternative' without the boredom'. Moriz is back with a new 8-track CD: the title track "Play Me" opens softly with "Hey, hey-hey, hey", and picks up tempo with heavier rock guitar in parts. Other tracks include the  dark decadent pop  of "Visionary" and the epic and grand Bowie-esque piano ballad "Another Day". Previous worldwide hit singles have included "Fall Into the Sun" and "You Could...

Cape Argus, Cape Town, SA, 09.11.2005, “Read all about it" "... this week's hottest party  is probably the being held at Rhodes House this Friday, where international rock musician Ike Moriz will take the stage. Moriz spills  theatrical, edgy pop  into Rhodes House (60 Queen Victoria Street) at the PLAY ME CD LAUNCH, sponsored by Chivas Regal Premium Scotch Whiskey. Based in London since 1999, Moriz has returned to his home in South Africa with a new  drive and energy  that springs from his exposure to many different countries and life on the road. He has been described as "Bowie without the glam meets Oasis without the self-importance teamed with UK chart 'alternative' without the boredom..."

Dale Olivier, Matchbox Radio24, London, UK, May 2004,  review of Ike Moriz's debut album 'Mirrors And Shade' (2004) After much anticipation and hard work the debut album " Mirrors and Shade" from IKE MORIZ has landed on planet earth. Featuring the worldwide hit singles "Fall into the Sun" and "You Could" that topped many charts from The SA Top Ten, Matchbox Radio 24 Chart to Halo Radio in The Netherlands. "You Could" was actually voted as "Song of the Week" by Bowie himself. The songs were also featured on over 100 Radio stations worldwide and put Ike on the map as  a bonafide Indie pop star .  This album features 11 tracks of  pure emotional glamour pop . The new single and title track " Mirrors and Shade" is dark, infectious, melodic and has a massive chorus that sticks in your head and never leaves. "Still" that was featured on UK SKY TV for  millions to see is an incredible pop ballad that is  cleverl...

Matchbox Recordings , London, UK, March 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "You Could" is the second single from  number 1 Matchbox artist IKE MORIZ . This catchy and dreamy pop gem has already been played on 50 radio stations worldwide and has charted in South Africa, Holland and the UK . This single features a new track "Visionary" and a Radio edit of "Drowning". Ike was also recently  voted for 'best song'  by Davidbowie.com. He delivers a poppy, radio friendly song with lots of Suede/Bowie esq.  glamour and hit potential . "You Could" is an infectious, melodic and melancholy Indie-pop classic." (MR)

  Magic Mushroom Records , Holland, January 2003 This month on Magic Mushroom Records Review: IKE MORIZ   You Could | Visionary | Drowning (radio edit) Written by Ike Moriz, Recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios & Motion Studios, London A while ago we came in contact with Ike Moriz, a London based singer/songwriter. He sent us his latest CD-single called  YOU COULD , recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios, and released by Mosquito Records & Matchbox Recordings London. With this new release Ike shows that he' s very capable of writing catchy pop tunes. The title song YOU COULD is a relaxed pop song with a nice melody to it. Ike's vocals on this song are very strong. We think this song has hit potential !!! The second song  VISIONARY  starts of with strong guitar chords and an aggressive drum pattern. Again the vocals are spot on! When you play this song, please turn up the volume, it really kicks ... Our favourite song on th...