After a 17-year hiatus, legendary South African band Plum is making a triumphant return with their brand-new single, Don’t Stop Believing. This marks their first release since 2005 and signals a bold new era for the iconic group, who have been at the forefront of South Africa’s alternative music scene since 1996. Originally formed by…
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…
Cape Town’s heavy rock powerhouse, We Kill Cowboys, have released their latest single, “Sweat and Blood,” accompanied by a striking music video. The track offers a raw and emotional glimpse into the band’s upcoming album, Back from the Dead, slated for release later this year via Mongrel Records. Formed by tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex…
Nastiriff, the South African alternative punk rock band unapologetically rooted in chaos and catharsis, is making waves again with the release of their highly anticipated new single, Bed By Seven. Accompanying the track is a visually captivating music video that promises to be as raw, energetic, and unconventional as the band itself. Known for their…
Singer-songwriter Charlie Harris, known for his poignant storytelling and soul-stirring performances, returns with DIGITAL DUST (SIDE B), the highly anticipated follow-up to his debut album, DIGITAL DUST (SIDE A). Joined by his band, KEEP GUESSING, Harris is set to bring audiences on an immersive journey that celebrates the beauty of the present and the power…
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…
German artist Florence Besch unveils Gathering Hearts, a new album that merges gritty punk energy with soft, introspective pop. Known for her ability to craft soundscapes that are as tender as they are powerful, Besch has carved out a distinct genre, “Dream Grunge,” which channels the raw, uncompromising spirit of 90s icons like PJ Harvey,…
Free Machine, a passion project comprised of four ex-musicians, has released the lyric video for their debut single, Broken Hands, from their recently released EP Dead Echoes. Influenced by the legendary grunge era of the 90s, the band has crafted a nostalgic and raw rock sound that pays homage to iconic groups like Soundgarden, Alice…
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…
South African singer-songwriter Mel Malisch has released her latest single, What Are You Waiting For, a deeply personal and evocative track that explores themes of self-worth, intuition, and resilience. This release comes ahead of her highly anticipated debut album, Scars & Gratitude, which is set to launch in January 2025 through the renowned label Just…