2020 sees in the new side of Johannesburg-based South African alternative-rock outfit Climate Control, following various member changes and path shifts. Once again diving into the realm of experimentation and pushing their artistic boundaries, the now three-piece are serving up a series of new singles, starting with the punchy and addictive Feeler. “Feeler embodies a…
Rockers out of San Diego, CA, Latex Grenade, having released four studio albums on iTunes and Amazon, is a band that brings great passion and energy. Attracting the adrenaline seekers in action sports, this power trio inspires the listener through fast upbeat melodies and highly energetic vocals. Their latest album, The Cage, tackles very topical…
London’s Temples on Mars have announced they will be releasing their new EP Parallels V.1 on the 3rd July 2020, a collection of five alternative versions of songs from the bands self-titled debut album which was released in 2018. “Everyone in the band likes to listen to and play other styles of music outside of our…
After an extremely successful 2019 which saw the release of their acclaimed Lungs Full EP and tours of the UK and South Africa supporting prog-metal pioneers Monuments, a headline performance at 229 in London, a festival slot at UK Tech-Fest and a support slot opening for Ukraine metal machine Jinjer, alternative rock luminaries Deity’s Muse…
Mongrel Records is an imprint label of Just Music, South Africa’s leading independent music company. The label is focused on pushing heavier rock and metal artists from around Africa to the international market. Mongrel benefits from the full spectrum of Just Music’s successful artist and label services, whilst retaining an independent A&R and artist…
It is time to testify to the power of blues-rock glory! Since the lockdown, bands and musicians have had to rely on solo streams and bedroom acoustic sessions, but no more. This Saturday, the 23rd of May, something special is brewing in the air. Blues-rock bandits Basson Laubscher & The Violent Free Peace are doing their…
JamPacked Productions have teamed up with Platteland Centurion to bring you an exciting new venture, Innikar. This event would be a live music, drive-in style show with some of South Africa’s top music acts where patrons view the stage and performers from the safety of their vehicles. The team will also be donating ten percent…
Ethyl Ether, Cape Towns psychedelic stoner rock unit release their 3rd full length album Chrome Neon Jesus today via Mongrel Records. . The band formed just over 3 years and have been gigging regularly around Cape Town’s music venues as well as releasing 2 albums ’The Pleasure Room’ and ‘Museum Of Human Error’ plus a live…
