South Africa’s Chris Prophet Unleashes Debut Album Athaza

(Photographer – Elsie Dippenaar) Athaza the debut album from Pretoria based South African musician Chris Prophet releases on all digital platforms today. A set of technically driven instrumental progressive metal tracks that South Africa’s leading metal website Metal 4 Africa recently described as “a solo project swaddled in melodic metal goodness.” The UK’s Games, Brrraaains…

Frances Clare Releases New EP “GOLD”

(Photographer Johann Beute) Frances Clare is an enigmatic Cape Town based five-piece band who have shared stages with Mango Groove, Matthew Mole, Majozi, Freshlyground and more. Today sees the release of their new EP Gold, a natural blend of acoustic and electric instruments including violin. The authentic nuance brought in by guitarist Devon de Swardt…