Mongrel Records is proud to present Fangs Volume. 2, a second compilation of heavy music from the smouldering African underground, with a solid focus on the South African scene as it rises hungrily from the debris of 2020. Amongst the 14 varied tracks are established acts such as Facing The Gallows, Scarab, and Vulvodynia, with…
Cape Town based, South African rock mob Ethyl Ether unveil the video for their new single Ode, taken from their recently released album Chrome Neon Jesus, the track is a dirty psychedelic trip with acres of tone-washed riffs, leads, and a monstrous chorus. Drawing from a deep well of musical inspiration that blends blues, psychedelia,…
Today sees the release of Monterrey the debut single from alternative melodic hard rock trinity HEADFURY. Taken from the bands forthcoming album A New World, set for release on the 6th November via Hopepunk Records, the single is a unique blend of hard-hitting riffage and melodic epic-ness. ““Monterrey is our debut single, an emotional yet…
South Africans WHAM BAM! are a unique collaboration creating unfiltered rock and groove with catchy dual vocal harmonies. Their music lives up to their name – focusing on keeping it simple, punchy, and catchy. Consisting of multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Gideon Kretschmer, now based in Germany and vocalist Nico Tourelle who lives on a farm…
WEAPONISED OPTIMISM THROUGH DOPE MUSIC This is the essence of HopePunk Records – a new boutique record label, recording and production studio based in Frankfurt, Germany, but with friends and partners across the globe. We are rockers and rebels at heart, focused on building long-lasting relationships with artists who share our belief in the undeniable power of music as instrument of positive…
South African progressive instrumentalists Savage Lucy release their long-awaited new single and video today. Arranging dynamic movements of melodic phrasing over eccentric rhythms, shadowed by darkly textured breakdowns, the trio intends to create emotional and erotic soundscapes, captured perfectly on the expansive new single Vagabond. “Savage Lucy hasn’t released new material in a long time.…
South Africa’s You, Me and the Harmony have released their highly anticipated debut album, Comets Collide. Comets Collide follows up You, Me and the Harmony’s latest trio of singles released throughout 2020. It was announced on July 22nd with an artwork reveal after the band and various influencers teased different space themed images on social media throughout the week.…
Who Keeps Score is the new single from South African stoner rock kings Ruff Majik, taken from their highly anticipated new album The Devils Cattle which is set for release on the 30th October 2020 via Mongrel Records. The track is also the first to feature new member, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Evert Snyman (Pollinator) on…
Love is visceral, and the eternal dance between lover and loved can be found at the epicentre of “Sixteen 100 Year Olds” Hailing from the vibrant and diverse music industry in South Africa, The Amblers have a broad range of both local and international musical influences from Southern Gypsy Queen and The Black Cat Bones,…
