‘Elektrik Ram’, the latest album from South Africa’s megalithic Ruff Majik, is the kind of audio palate cleanser that we all yearn for from time to time. Kicking the vibe back to a sepia-toned era where bell-bottoms and fuzzed-out bass were de rigueur, the ‘Majik lads take a well-known template and drench it with their…
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…
Betty’s Nuklear is an alternative desert rock band from the Garden Route, South Africa. Putting their energy, sweat and passion into creating a show you won’t forget. The vast mash-up of influences are insane and range from a touch of jazz and progressive metal in the rhythm section with Shane Carew on the drums.…
Second Chapter is the new album from South African rockers the Jack Hammer Band. Founded by musical legend Piet Botha, the band have been captivating audiences across the country for over three decades. After Piet’s untimely passing, the band is continuing with the legacy, with live shows featuring classics from their immense discography as well…
Ruff Majik returns with the low-slung boogie of Cement Brain taken from the band’s forthcoming long-player Elektrik Ram out 28th April 2023 on Mongrel Records. As with previous single Elektrik Ram (and album title track), Cement Brain was once again inspired by and written in a mental health facility. Vocalist Johni Holiday had gone…
Elektrik Ram is the new single and title track from South African stoner rock reprobates Ruff Majik’s upcoming album. Vocalist and guitarist Johni Holiday’s quick stint in a mental wellness facility brought on the lyrics and structure of Elektrik Ram. “What started as a fun ditty, emulating the sound of Siamese Dream era Smashing Pumpkins,…
Ethyl Ether are a five-piece psychedelic rock band from Cape Town. Formed in 2016, the band has released 3 full length albums, the last album, 2020’s Chrome Neon Jesus earned the band a SAMA (South African Music Awards) nomination for Best Rock Album as well as being well received by international rock media with the…
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…
Acid Magus released their debut album, Wyrd Syster on the 30th July 2021. Heaving with fuzzy guitars, fat bass lines and thunderous drums, as one has come to be expected from the four-piece. The release was extremely well received within the heavy music scene, garnering widespread attention from media and fans. Doom, Stoner, Punk, Psych,…
Delivering roaring riff heavy rock, Bleeding the Summer is the scorching debut single from South African band Betty’s Nuklear. This song sounds like the birth of a new superpower, commanding melodies belted into your ears with a husky gritty voice. Relentless guitars provide a rich bed for these vocals to bounce off. Established in 2021, the guys deliver groovy…