‘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…
Gage hails from the historic and dusty diamond mining town of Kimberley, South Africa. Founded by frontman, drummer, singer and songwriter, Jason Horseman in 2007, the band has performed at several local and international festivals to growing numbers of fans. Five years in the making, World Below You was recorded at B-Sharp Studios and mixed…
With iconic music press buzzing over Ruff Majik’s new album Elektrik Ram, set for release on the 28th April 2023 via Mongrel Records the band release fiery new single Queen of The Gorgons. A rewatching of the classic 1981 ‘Clash Of The Titans’ set Johni Holiday’s brain gears into motion, somewhere during a delirious…
Gage hails from the historic and dusty diamond mining town of Kimberley, South Africa. Founded by frontman, drummer, singer and songwriter, Jason Horseman in 2007, the band has performed at several local and international festivals to growing numbers of fans. Five years in the making, ‘World Below You’ was Recorded at B-Sharp Studios and…
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…
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…