Emerging from the depths of their 90s rock nostalgia, Free Machine has released the official lyric video for their heavy-hitting single, Newborn Wreckage, taken from their recently launched debut album, Dead Echoes. The track embodies the band’s raw, unapologetic tribute to the grunge era, drawing on influences from Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and…
Self-doubt and disillusion – the calling cards of many artists who tread the fragile tightrope of creativity. For Kathryn Georgina, a classically trained pianist and singer, it is the weight of these very feelings that has driven her to share her debut album, Formative. A heartfelt tribute to the music that shaped her, Formative reimagines…
Cape Town’s heavy rock powerhouse, We Kill Cowboys, have released their latest single, “Sweat and Blood,” accompanied by a striking music video. The track offers a raw and emotional glimpse into the band’s upcoming album, Back from the Dead, slated for release later this year via Mongrel Records. Formed by tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex…
Nastiriff, the South African alternative punk rock band unapologetically rooted in chaos and catharsis, is making waves again with the release of their highly anticipated new single, Bed By Seven. Accompanying the track is a visually captivating music video that promises to be as raw, energetic, and unconventional as the band itself. Known for their…
On the heels of his breakthrough debut single Memories, which dominated Apple Music’s New in Pop playlist in 2021—Charlie Syntari is set to electrify the music world once again with the release of his first full-length album, SynthNation. This 12-track collection solidifies Charlie’s reputation as a rising star in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene,…
Eminent South African multi-instrumentalist Guy Buttery releases the third and final single from his upcoming album Orchestrations, set to drop on the 20th February. The new track, titled “Werner Meets Egberto in Manaus”, is a wildly ambitious composition that encapsulates the album’s 12-year journey through orchestral and experimental landscapes. Orchestrations is being hailed as Buttery’s…
Acclaimed South African multi-instrumentalist Guy Buttery has released the second single, “I Know This Place,” from his upcoming album, Orchestrations. This track offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the unparalleled sonic journey of the project, set to release on the 20th February 2025. “I Know This Place” is a groundbreaking composition that places the mbira, a…
At just 23 years old, Daisy Arson is taking South Africa’s music scene by storm. Known for her nostalgic synth-pop soundscapes and heartfelt lyrics, Daisy Arson has quickly become a name to watch in the alternative pop genre. Her latest single, “Your Anything,” is an emotional exploration of longing and self-worth, created in collaboration with…
Today sees the release of Two Chords and the Truth, the first single from South African multi-instrumentalist and global music innovator Guy Buttery’s highly anticipated new album, Orchestrations. The album, which is set for release on the 20th February 2025 marks the culmination of a 12-year journey that began with Buttery’s groundbreaking performance alongside the…
An epic 12-year journey of orchestral exploration comes to life in Buttery’s most ambitious project yet. Renowned South African multi-instrumentalist Guy Buttery is set to unveil Orchestrations, a breathtaking new album born from over a decade of meticulous crafting, global collaborations, and profound artistic exploration. The album, which has been described as his “magnum…