HOKUM is a four piece progressive rock band hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa: Scott Wareham (vocals/guitar), Jason Jackson (drums), Conrad de Jong (guitar) and Sarah Wolff (keyboards/piano).
Formed from the ashes of Marlowe, and with more than ten years experience, their sound ranges from sublime soundscapes (Brian Eno, Radiohead), the avant garde (Steve Reich, Philip Glass), to the solidity of rock (Deftones, Tool). And although these influences can be heard, their sound defies strict classification; they bring something new to rock music. They released their debut album, The Money Eaters, in June 2015, which can be downloaded on iTunes, or purchased in hard copy at their shows. They are gigging extensively throughout Gauteng at venues such as Sundowners, Rumours, Arcade Empire, The Bohemian and Wolmer Bush Lounge. Festivals played to date: Krank’d Up, Slamfest, Oppikoppi, Splashy Fen and Metal Feast. They have been playlisted on TUKS FM, various other Varisty and online radio stations, and have been featured artists on Mix FM’s Sunday afternoon Hangout show, hosted by Kerry-anne Allerston.
They have recently paired up with renowned sound engineer and producer, Jon Pentreath (BLK JKS, Cold Water Morning, Sun, The Muffinz), and are endorsed by SA Backline, the premier sound company in South Africa (providing sound and equipment for Big Concerts for artists such as Foo Fighters, Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey).
