Emo Night Presents: Feedback | CPT, JHB & PTA | 25 Apr, 2 & 9 May 2026

On the Scene

A moody, high-contrast promotional portrait of the five members of Dreadlines. The band is arranged in a horizontal line against a pitch-black background, illuminated by a single harsh overhead spotlight that creates dramatic shadows. The members are dressed in dark hoodies and t-shirts—including Misfits and skull graphics—staring intensely at the camera. The central figure features long dreadlocks, grounding the composition.

“Nu-metal has become fashionable again, not that I ever think it went out of fashion,” laughs Ric Shields, vocalist for Cape Town

Mila Smith leans against a tiled exterior wall with graffiti, wearing a black sleeveless top and looking directly at the camera.

SAMA-nominated artist Mila Smith talks pop-punk, creative evolution, TikTok pressure, and why she’s “always going to be new to someone.”

The Johannesburg hardcore collective talks about the "Hate City" renaissance and why metaphor is a luxury we can no longer afford.

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