South African Music Magazine
ShutUp! It’s Sunday are a talented rock outfit freshly sprouted out of the South African music landscape. With previous musical background of almost 8 years, the band formed shortly after their previous project, Countdown to the Red Carpet, which was nominated for Best Afrikaans Rock Album at the SAMA’S. When ShutUp! It’s Sunday steps into Read More »
Rocking The Daisies’ “little” sister Sowing the Seeds is almost here. With a week to go until one of the biggest camping festivals to hit the north, the buzz on social media platforms has been revolved around the impressive line-up consisting of 31 bands and DJ’s that will be gracing the two stages at Sowing Read More »
Woodstock Mafia have excitedly announced they will be opening for the upcoming Chevelle concert in Cape Town, happening on Friday 31st May, at Grand Arena at Grandwest. Woodstock Mafia are no strangers to major concerts. In addition, to playing at most major festivals in the Cape Town region – including Rocking the Daisies, Synergy and Read More »
John Vlismas is turning 40. And while most of us would celebrate our 40th birthday with a landmark party, John Vlismas will be doing what he loves and does best: talking dirty and making people laugh. The short pierced and tattooed sharp troublemaker, and self-described “the thinking woman’s scumbag” says that “40″ will be his Read More »
Climate Control have been constant in the South African rock scene since 2007, but are finally ready to break down the wall between underground and mainstream with the release of their debut album, Preludes. The full-length album has been hailed as a love affair between melody and aggression – think Underoath, Bring Me The Horizon Read More »
The countdown to Mediatech 2013 has begun, and the anticipation for the top brands and services on offer this year in broadcast, film and production is swelling by the second. This year sees Mediatech involving professionals from various fields – from content creation to production across different mediums through to transmission. Basically, if you love Read More »
Wolftown are set to release their new single, ‘Don’t You Know’, off their debut album tomorrow. The occasion will take place at It’s A House, situated in De Waterkant, Cape Town. Wolftown’s debut album, ‘Soul on Fire’, is due for release in June 2013, and follows up on their debut self-titled EP. The three piece Read More »
Park Acoustics, in association with Jack Daniels, are presenting their 3rd birthday party this coming 26th May at Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Like always, fans can expect a massive load of bands, electronic acts and good vibes. According to Park Acoustics organisers, they have decided to go all out on this one. This year also Read More »
Editors now have a video for their new single, ‘A Ton Of Love’, that debuted last week on BBC’s Radio One as Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’. The new single officially drops on the 24th of June, and is taken from the band’s fourth studio album, ‘The Weight of Your Love’, due for Read More »
Pretoria’s most excellent noise rock duo, Make-Overs, will be departing from their local turf in Kilnerpark to perform at Blackout Fest, happening from the 16th to 19th of May in Chicago, Illinois. The news follows their recent release on American label HoZac Records, better known for bringing the world trouble-making delights such as the Black Read More »
