Basson Laubscher & his band of blues-rock bandits brings you a hard-hitting, raw, garage-rock salvo on his latest single Shoot Me Down. Shoot Me Down takes lyrical inspiration from the frustration and defeat from the end of a relationship and inevitable breakup and blends it musically into blissfully dirty, heavy, psychedelic, fuzzed-out rock n’ roll.…
The Amblers release their long-awaited live studio ep, Live at High Seas today via Mongrel Records. A blistering live collection of the bands minimalist blues-rock style. Fuzzed-out guitar lines, and austere drum-work frame the bands skeletal, high energy, balls-to-the-wall rock and roll foundation. Distorted, quiet, fuzzy, and thunderous the amblers effortlessly juxtapose between these counterpoints…
Basson Laubscher & the violent free peace’s ‘ old town’ is a nostalgic drive down memory lane and the carefree comfort of youth. The track sees chief songwriter, Basson Laubscher, reminiscent of the days and nights of his youth, entering adulthood and his coming-of-age story in the sleepy, student town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Basson…
Rest & Resurrection is the new EP from Johannesburg-based, South African blues-infused-hard rock artist, Ross Harding out now on Mongrel Records. Ross is known for his fusion of blues and hard rock with strong elements of classic rock, 90’s alternative and grunge. In 2017 Harding formed the blues rock band, Black Harbour, with fellow musician…
Doc is a weathered, wily, but infinitely likeable storyteller/performer. Writing from the dark side of the blues highway. Telling songs and singing stories. This blues came from the Mississippi delta. But before that, it came from Africa. Passed down from mouth to mouth. More than music. A placement of the human spirit. Doc’s early…
It has been more than two years since Piet Botha, one of South Africa’s most influential rock musicians passed away and his presence, outspoken opinions and fiery guitar solos are missed more than ever. Anthonie van der Walt, vocalist of new SA supergroup The Devil’s Party Band, who played guitar for Jack Hammer and grew…
Justin Swart and Jason Hinch deliver an intricate and impassioned performance on Sticks and Stones – Live from High Seas, the latest single from The Amblers’ upcoming live studio album. The track is vibrant and distinctive, possessing the vintage signature sound that will forever be associated with the blues-rock duo. The guitar sound is a…
Displaying a rich and versatile vocal tone as a singer, and accomplishment as a guitarist, JHB’s Ross Harding is known for his fusion of blues and hard rock with strong elements of classic rock, 90’s alternative, grunge. Today sees the release of his new single and video, Rest, taken from his upcoming EP Rest &…
“An honest and true South African rock album” – Albert Frost Renowned South African guitarist and singer Albert Frost releases his new album Sacred Sound today. The album which sees Albert returning to his heavier rock roots is packed with riff driven rock anthems, reflecting the trials and tribulations he has gone through since recording…
Johannesburg based heavy blues rocker Ross Harding releases the video for his new single Resurrection taken from his upcoming EP Rest and Resurrection set for release in January 2022 via Mongrel Records. Displaying a rich and versatile vocal tone as a singer, and accomplishment as a guitarist, he is known for his fusion of blues…