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 Africa’s alt-rock rebels The Barcode Bandits are back—and they’re bleeding red. The Gauteng-based trio has just unleashed their brand-new single “Red”, a blistering, emotional gut-punch taken from their new album Recoded. Formed in the chaos of 2012, The Barcode Bandits have been tearing through stages and shredding sound systems for over a decade.…
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…
Prepare to be set ablaze as Cape Town’s powerhouse quartet, We Kill Cowboys, unleashes their new single, Burn The Witch, from their upcoming album Back From The Dead, due for release in early 2025 via Mongrel Records. Known for their intoxicating fusion of psychedelic rock, punk rock, grunge, and stoner blues, We Kill Cowboys bring…
After almost a decade apart, South African alternative rock band Snowing Down South is back with a brand-new single Birds Above My Bed along with a music video, marking their triumphant return to the scene. The band, originally formed in 2011, was a defining force on campus rock radio, with their breakout single “It’s Not…
South African alternative rock band Snowing Down South are back, making waves once again with their first single after a 9-year hiatus. Known for their unique ability to fuse American and British rock influences into their own raw, distinctive sound, Snowing Down South dominated the campus rock scene in the early 2010s. Their single, It’s…
Today sees the release of FREE, the highly anticipated new single from London-based alternative artist Anna Wolf. Known for her haunting soundscapes that blend romance with darkness, Wolf has captivated audiences worldwide with her deeply personal and evocative music. Described as “the love child of Sia and Johnny Cash,” she has a unique talent for…
Lost//Youth is set to hit the road for a national tour in support of their critically acclaimed second EP, First Light. Known for their unique fusion of raw 90s rock energy with classic 70s sounds, the Cape Town-based band is ready to bring their distinct brand of alternative rock to cities across the country in…
Cape Town-based band Nastiriff is set to shake the foundations of rock with their debut release, “Suck It.” Infusing Riot Riff Rock with a blend of humor and rage, Nastiriff delivers an unapologetic anthem that embodies defiance and empowerment. “Suck It” is not just a song; it’s an attitude. With its obnoxious, provocative, and…
Cape Town’s rock ‘n roll ensemble, We Kill Cowboys, announces the release of their latest single, “Patience” out today via Mongrel Records. Led by the creative genius of tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex Muller, the dynamic 4-piece is a mesmerizing fusion of psychedelic rock, punk rock, grunge, and stoner blues. “Patience” invites listeners into a…