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“I’m Only Joking” in rotation on 5FM in South Africa

“I’m Only Joking” in rotation on 5FM in South Africa

Our song I’m Only Joking has made it into rotation on 5FM in South Africa, one of the biggest stations nationwide. It’s getting daily spins, please help keep it going strong by requesting it – call in, SMS and follow the DJs on twitter and [...]

“I’m Only Joking” becomes a Homegrown Hit on KWSS 106.7

“I’m Only Joking” becomes a Homegrown Hit on KWSS 106.7

From Phoenix New Times: “So far, so good for Kongos. Last year, the band started its own record label, Tokoloshe Records, and is finishing up their second full-length album. The latest single from that album, “I’m Only Joking,” was just labeled a “Homegrown Hit” by [...]

KONGOS on KWSS 106.7FM

KONGOS on KWSS 106.7FM

Phoenix radio station KWSS 106.7FM has picked up our song “I’m Only Joking” for their morning show The Morning Infidelity – we were able to get it to No. 1 on their TMI Top 5 today – thanks to everyone who requested it! Please continue to do [...]

KONGOS signs Record Deal

KONGOS signs Record Deal

Big news today … we just signed a record deal with Tokoloshe Records!!! In other news, we just started a record label: Tokoloshe Records… and just signed our first act! It was tough negotiating with ourselves, but in the end we decided to give ourselves a [...]

“I’m Only Joking” Write-up on NeedCoffee.com

“I’m Only Joking” Write-up on NeedCoffee.com

And last but not least, the new single from Kongos from their upcoming album. The song is “I’m Only Joking” and possesses that fun stompyness that we don’t get enough of anymore. Contrast this with the bar brawl stompyness of something like Elbow’s “Grounds For [...]

New Single “I’m Only Joking” – OUT NOW

New Single “I’m Only Joking” – OUT NOW

We’re recording our second album and will be releasing singles leading up to its completion. The latest I’m Only Joking is out now on iTunes etc. You can also download it for FREE when you sign up for our non-spammy-type newsletter. If the word “fucking” [...]

‘Come With Me Now’ Write-up: Single of the Day

‘Come With Me Now’ Write-up: Single of the Day

From Single of the Day: “I heard their song Come With Me Now and I was like, yeah there’s something emanating from the speakers. The crazy accordion to the gang vocals. There’s a nice groove going on that makes this song propel along at a [...]

Downtown Phoenix Journal Write-up

Downtown Phoenix Journal Write-up

The Downtown Phoenix Journal did a piece on KONGOS: Make the Scene | Kongos by Monica Arevalo It’s a long way from London to Phoenix. It’s even further from Johannesburg. Daniel, Dylan, Johnny and Jesse Kongos are not only brothers, but also band mates who have made [...]

New Single: Come With Me Now – OUT NOW

New Single: Come With Me Now – OUT NOW

Come With Me Now, the new single is now out on iTunes and Amazon MP3. For a limited time, you can click here to download it for FREE. The song has received early airplay on Q98 (one of the most requested songs last week!) and Eye97. Please call your local [...]

New Single: It’s a Good Life – OUT NOW

New Single: It’s a Good Life – OUT NOW

KONGOS is recording their second album and will be releasing a monthly single, starting with It’s a Good Life. The song is available for download NOW. Preview | Lyrics You can buy it from the following places (Rhapsody and Napster soon): Promo Video:

The Lost Leaf Anniversary – May 25 2010

The Lost Leaf Anniversary – May 25 2010

We’re playing at The Lost Leaf’s 2nd anniversary party on May 25th. Here is a snippet from a write-up of First Friday in Phoenix, The Lost Leaf and KONGOS written by Paul Curtis. Read the full article at Examiner.com. “… The Lost Leaf is one of [...]

“It’s a Good Life” airplay

“It’s a Good Life” airplay

Our new single It’s a Good Life is currently the 11th most played record on KXT 91.7 FM (Public Music Radio for Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton). Tune in if you’re in the area or listen online at http://kxt.org/listen/ Other airplay for this song so far [...]