Tot Stilstand – Politiek
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Afrikaans rock band Tot Stilstand release new single and video
Politiek is the new single from South African based Afrikaans hard rock unit Tot Stilstand. Formed in 2010 in Pretoria, the bands mission from the very beginning has been simple, as they explain, “We don’t make music to have it become a business, we use music as our outlet, more of a creative escape from…
Basson Laubscher & The Violent Free Peace launch online shop and fundraiser
Like so many bands across the world the Covid-19 pandemic has left South African blues infused hard rock unit Basson Laubscher & The Violent Free Peace in a financial crisis. The band were 3 dates in on their debut European tour when things got serious, and they needed to leave Europe immediately or face the…
South Africa’s Just Music announce new heavy rock imprint label Mongrel Records
Just Music, South Africa’s leading independent music company, is proud to announce Mongrel Records, a new label imprint that will focus on pushing heavier rock and metal artists from around Africa to the international market. This new venture will benefit from the full spectrum of Just Music’s successful artist and label services, whilst retaining an…
You, Me and the Harmony release cosmic new feel-good track – Astronauts – in the midst of self-isolation woes!
Johannesburg based pop-rock band, You, Me and the Harmony, seem to be on a roll this year! The band have just released another single, not long after their release of ‘A Little More’, right before their performance supporting Crown The Empire for the Pretoria leg of their South African tour. Talk about busy bodies. The…
Johannesburg’s Man As Machine make a triumphant return with a new single and video
There are many words that could describe the strange genesis of Man as Machine. Some may say that it was a series of misfortunate events, whilst others may say that it was the opportunistic circumstances of the ‘Do Band Up’ shambles that brought the band together. Perhaps it was the mercurial workings of fate or…
Basson Laubscher & The Violent Free Peace announce European tour, crowdfunding campaign, new music video and limited-edition vinyl release
Basson Laubscher & the Violent Free Peace are legends of the South African music scene. Featuring veteran Stellenbosch-based lead guitarist Basson Laubscher, known for his work with Zinkplaat, Valiant Swart, and the Blues Broers. Laubscher is backed by multi-instrumentalist CJ Bergh and drummer Kyle Wesson. Their unique sound blends elements of rock, blues, and swamp…
Rosy Finch release bludgeoning new album Scarlet
Today sees the release of Scarlet, the new album from Spanish sludge rock trio Rosy Finch. The band originally formed in Alicante (Spain) circa 2013, featuring members of Pyramidal (Lluís Mas) and doom metal act Hela (Mireia Porto) and Elena García. Their take on the stoner genre is a furious and eclectic blend of influences…