South African rock and roll firebrand Keanan Eksteen returns with his electrifying new single “Risk It All”, a hard-hitting, unapologetic track that captures the thrill of ambition, desire, and downfall. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms. Since emerging in 2021, Keanan Eksteen and his band have carved their place in the…
Cape Town’s doom, atmospheric noise, drone, and sludge post-metal trio P+A+G+E+S emerge from the shadows with the release of their debut single and video Shine On, the first glimpse into their highly anticipated debut album No More Can Be Done (out 25th October), recorded with producer Simon Ratcliffe at Sound and Motion Studios in February…
After years of carving out a name on the South African and international stages as frontman of indie-rock favourites Red Tape Riot, John Battersby returns with a fresh new chapter. His latest project, John Battersby Band, brings together long-time friends and seasoned musicians Marc Klein (Red Tape Riot) on drums, Tristan Bell (BRYNN) on guitar,…
London-based alternative progressive rock band Temples on Mars are back with their brand-new single Safeword, the latest track from their upcoming full-length album The Last Ship, set for release on 31st October 2025. “We are over the moon to finally be back with our brand new single Safeword,” the band share. “This is our first…
The Amblers have never been a band to play it safe. Known for their raw grit, honest songwriting, and uncompromising ethos, the South African duo now step into bold new territory with the release of their upcoming EP, Never the Two Shall Part — out today via Mongrel Records. The bands evolution is striking but…
In the The Lost Boys’ latest single Anchor, Lucy Kruger – in soft staccato – blends the mnemonic features of childhood song with yearning. Though the scaffolding of the track is a cleverly co-opted nostalgia, it is lifted free from a saccharine past by the exhaling viola, short searing guitar and Kruger’s specific and startling…
South African rock duo The Amblers return with High Water, the first single from their upcoming EP Never the Two Shall Part, out 26 September 2025 via Mongrel Records. Known for their gritty honesty and uncompromising artistry, The Amblers are expanding their sonic palette without losing their raw identity. The new EP sees the band…
South African singer-songwriter and renowned live-loop artist Tanner Wareham has released the official music video for his latest single, “MAIA”, a vibrant Afro-dance anthem with deep spiritual undercurrents and uplifting grooves that showcase his unique fusion of genre, style, and message. The video, shot on the scenic cliffs of Monteseel, just outside Tanner’s hometown…
J Mahon unveils his highly anticipated album, Begin Again, Again, marking his first release with Unique Records / Schubert Music Europe. This collection of songs represents a pivotal moment in Mahon’s artistic evolution, capturing the essence of a ‘true’ album experience—one that evokes the nostalgia of teenage years spent with headphones on, lost in thought…
Following the unavoidable postponement of her third South African tour earlier this year due to flooding, Jamie Fine and On Fire Events are thrilled to announce the brand-new dates for the highly anticipated tour! The Ottawa-born singer-songwriter will return to South Africa this September and October, bringing her emotionally powerful and honest performances to fans…