Meet South Africa’s rising alternative rock sensation, Swimmer, poised to take the music scene by storm with the release of his debut album, Sirens & Cathedrals. This talented artist brings a fresh and innovative sound to the genre, blending soulful melodies with gritty guitar riffs and thought-provoking lyrics. With a distinctive voice and a unique…
Breaking onto the music scene with extraordinary talent and an eclectic mix of influences, the Swiss multi-instrumentalist, Solomon Levante is excited to announce the release of his anticipated new single All My Teachers which was produced by Filippo Dallinferno out now via Cactus Cat Records. At just 16 years old, Solomon has already a unique…
South African indie rock icons The Dirty Skirts have released their new EP Radiant Clouds today, via Just Music. It’s their first new music release since winning the South African Music Award (SAMA) Best Alternative Album of the Year for “Lost in the fall” in 2012. During lockdown 2021, The Dirty Skirts collaborated remotely for…
South Africa’s most eagerly awaited alternative, rock, and metal festival RAMFEST is gearing up for an explosive return, and fans are in for a treat with the announcement of not one but two exceptional international headline acts. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience as it welcomes ENTER:SHIKARI and The Ocean to grace its prestigious…
Cape Town based psychedelic shoegaze outfit Ethyl Ether has unleashed an enthralling music video for their mesmerizing single Vacant, taken from their highly acclaimed new album Violent Entertainment, out now on Mongrel Records. The captivating video serves as a visual feast, perfectly capturing the ethereal essence and sonic landscape of the band’s latest opus. With…
Prepare to embrace the electrifying chaos as South African Glam Punk Rock pioneers The Cavalier make their long-awaited comeback with their latest track Black Candy out now on Mongrel Records. Known for their unique blend of flamboyant style, explosive energy, and unapologetic attitude The Cavalier has been a driving force in the local punk rock…
Heaving, the first musical departure from Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys recent tape series, is a vivid, visceral and unbounded exploration of sonic storytelling. Relying on the idea articulated by poet and essayist Anne Carson that “every sound we make is a bit of autobiography. It has a totally private interior, yet its trajectory…
Pretoria based South African experimental rock band Acid Magus have been making waves in the music scene since their 2021 debut release Wyrd Syster. The album was well received by international media, with the likes of tastemakers The Sleeping Shaman saying it’s “cracking with both light and darkness, melody and cacophony and worthy of multiple…
Pieter Hendriks is a musical solitudinarian who has enough gumption to leave the commonplace behind and only take with him what can enrich his music and performance. There is a certain weight of tragedy in his music. Pieters gravelly voice possesses an uneasy moodiness that reflects doom and despair, which immerses you in the dark…
“We can’t filter or sugar coat our individual stories…” Cuts is inspired by real events, and one that is directly related to Cape Town based singer songwriter Stanley Sibande. Composed during the recent global lockdown Sibande took the time to sit and reflect on his mental health challenges, continued relapses and self-harm experiences. “I wrote…