The Kiffness

The Kiffness

The Kiffness is an electronic group from Cape Town, South Africa, active since 2010. The trio consists of Dave Scott, Mike Scott and Mvelo Shandu.

Sound and line-up

The group makes electronic music with a mix of dub-influenced, upbeat material and a playful, energetic style. Dave Scott plays trumpet, keys and synth, Mvelo Shandu plays bass, and Mike Scott plays an electronic drum kit. Their performances combine instrumental playing with dancing and a strong focus on live crowd interaction.

Style and performance

The Kiffness is described as a band that performs as much as it plays, with a reputation for lively shows and audience participation. Its music includes catchy beats and unusual lyrics, and the group is associated with a party-focused, high-energy approach to electronic music. The act is also tagged with catcore.

Context

The Kiffness is mentioned alongside South African electronic acts such as Goldfish, and presents itself as part of a contemporary South African live electronic scene.