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Overtone,  www.overtone.co.za,  SA, 24.10.2007: Featured Artist: Ike Moriz SA indie-pop idol Ike Moriz’s press release is more abundant than a list of Michael Jackson lawsuits. Signed to UK label Mosquito, the baby-blue-eyed white boy is obviously comfortable in the buzz of the music industry, and is also obviously quite comfortable both on stage and in studio. South Africa prepares for the release of their own pop ambassador’s third studio album, All Around the World. But Overtone wants to know something from the man  himself…  ( click on the pic for the interview)

Die Burger, Mariana Malan,   Cape Town, SA, 03.03.2007: "Elana sing saam met Ike” Die televisiepersoonlikheid Elana Afrika maak môre har debuut as sangeres op die verhoog. Sy tree op as agtergrondsanger vir die bekende sanger Ike Moriz in sy konsert wat in die botaniese tuin Kirstenbosch gehou word.  Moriz is pas terug van England, waar sy twee albums "Mirrors & Shade" en "Play Me" baie gewild is. Hy vertel dat hy en Afrika mekaar leer ken het toe sy verlede jaar vir die televisieprogram “Jip” met hom n’ onderhou gevoer het. Later het hul paaie weer gekruis toe albei by ’n partytjie was waar die tydskrif FHM sy "FHM Sexiest Woman In The World 2006 - The Movie” bekend gestel het. Sy lied “Hey, Hey-Hey, Hey” is daarin gebruik. “Ek het gehoor hoe Elana saam met ’n ander lied van my sing, en het gehou van wat ek hoor. Ek het haar toe gevra of sy nie lus het om saam met my op te tree nie. Ons het in der waarheid so goed...

Cape  Argus, The Good Weekend,   Top20+, Lyntina Acmes  Cape Town, SA, 03.03.07: ‘Ike Moriz & Elana Afrika' (caption: Ike Moriz and DJ Elana Afrika perform at Kirstenbosch tomorrow. For a chance to win one of five double tickets to any Appletizer Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch see the bottom of the list.) Indie pop-star and actor Ike Moriz will be performing with DJ Elana Afrika on vocals at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert at 5.30pm tomorrow. Tickets are R40 for adults, R30 for students (with student card) and R15 for pupils. Call 0217998783/8620.

Elle Magazine, March 2007, page 153, Johannesburg, SA, March 2007:  ‘Fashionably First' Another SA magazine covers the story of indie idol Ike Moriz's visit to the FASHION TV CAFE 'ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY’ party  in Sandton on 2.12.06 with 5FM star DJ Elana Afrika.

Cape Argus, Tonight, Evan Milton, Cape Town, SA, 28.02.07: 'Rock on at these gigs'  (caption: SUMMER SOUNDS: Ike Moriz heads the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert Series.) Gauteng-based indie-popper and “Heat” headliner Ike Moriz styles the Appletizer Summer Sunset Concert by assembling around him an excellent local cast including Gorm Helfjord (g, Golliwog, Melanie Scholtz), Greg Schoeman (g, The Sunshines), Emelio Gassibe (b, Plush) and Mike Horne (d, Flat Stanley, Louise Carver) - and with guest vocals by 5FM DJ Elana Afrika (Sun, Kirstenbosch Garden, Rhodes Ave, …)

People Magazine, Vol 20 / No 49, Johannesburg, SA, 08.12.2006: “ Local stars hit the town " SA's indie idol Ike Moriz visited the FASHION TV CAFE 'ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY' party in Sandton on 2.12.06 with his friend Elana Afrika (DJ from SA radio station KFM). What a party !

  24.COM, South Africa, October 2006 “Play Me” is getting much play It’s the first single from his second album   and “Play Me” has become a hit of its own glamourous accord. Ike Moriz too   SA by the horns with his second album. The South African indie-pop star released the first single off it called “Play Me”, which got major airplay both locally and internationally. After five years in London he had returned to South Africa to promote and launch the new album as well as perform for his fans. His new single has received a positive response. You can decide for yourself. Experience Ike Moriz live on Saturday, 21 October at 5pm at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre in Cape Town. Free entry. And on Sunday, 22 October at 5pm at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Silvertree Restaurant , Cape Town. Comments: Melanie says: Gorgeous Both Ike's looks and sound are gorgeous! What a great international sound for a southafrican pop star! Awesome. I'll su...