Blog

Amber Light Choices spike the punch with a triple shot of teen spirit to quell our Alt-Rock jitters, after a decade of distilling the good stuff - their debut album. Produced by Neil Ferreira at Sound Owl Studios, and mastered by Tim Lengfeld, these…

Have you ever asked yourself: “Why is there no Alternative scene in South Africa?”  Well, there is one, and I’m going to show you where to find it.   FIRST TASTE We’ve all been there at some point, discover…

Big news! If you thought Hey Neighbour couldn’t get any hotter, think again. The festival has officially locked in UK rap royalty, Central Cee, as the Saturday headliner, and it’s about to be legendary! Hey Neighbour Goes All-In for a T…

Metro Villa share their soft side with debut album, ‘Live at the Two Oceans Aquarium’. Recorded in October 2024, as part of Texx and the City's annual 'After Dark' series, the set is soothing. A total tone shift, the seven songs explore …

Lungelo Manzi returns from a brief hiatus with Journal Entries 2, a 6 song EP exploring faith, hope, and love through personal experience and hindsight. Clocking in at just under 20 minutes, its soothing sound might leave some wanting more, but cons…

In a surprise release on Monday, December 30th, 2025, Durban-based heavyweights Your Cynical Sanity dropped their latest project, 'Anhedonic.' This album delivers a dark and aggressive exploration of deathcore, born from the harsh realities and stru…

Dear human being on the other end of this screen, Did you know that you are a creator? YES! You. By the simple fact that you are a living, breathing Homo Sapien, you are a natural born maker of things. Maybe you don’t identify as a musician …

Carla Franco, a name quickly rising in the Cape Town music scene, recently graced the podcast to share her remarkable journey in the music industry. With over 80K streams on Spotify, Carla has navigated the challenges of artistic integrity and criti…

The votes are in, the people have spoken and I am now under immense pressure to write an article on a super saucy subject. However, sitting in my chair with Cubicolor coming through the speakers and coffee in my cup, it’s my duty to remind you…

In a recent episode, Meagan spoke to Indie Folk/Alternative artist Basson Laas. Here are some major musings from the full interview. Basson Laas is from the plaas, but his dreams are far from grounded. As a teenager, he never imagined performing …

In a monumental step for South African metal, Sunken State represented the nation on a global stage at Wacken Open Air, one of the most prestigious metal festivals in the world. I had the privilege of sitting down with Sean Gaisford the bassist of t…

Jasper Dan has been a force to reckon with, not only playing alongside iconic bands like Iron Maiden but also making their mark on major lineups alongside local talents. Despite being labelled South Africa’s “most hated metal band”…

Female rapper and songwriter Bad Milk recently hosted the second edition of ForevHER Friday, a show and concept she developed to uplift fellow female artists and provide them with the recognition they deserve, particularly in the hip-hop space. Luna…

Durban's lyrical maestro, Loki, is set to drop a sonic masterpiece titled "Amaphanta" featuring the legendary Emtee and Saudi on August 9, 2024. In an exclusive interview with Lunathi Drops, Loki opened up about the inspiration behind the song, his …

Makhathini, a name synonymous with the legendary Vryheid group Groundzero, has finally embarked on a solo music journey. The artist, known for his contributions to the groundbreaking hit "Siyaz'wisa," recently released two singles featuring Seagate …

In a recent episode, Meagan spoke to Ashley from hardcore/metal band - Lower Hollow. These are the study notes from the full interview. BE COOL, STAY IN SCHOOL After years in the field, Ashley believes there are skills that have become fundamental…

In a recent episode, Meagan spoke to Mark Biagio from Indie Alternative Rock band - The Fismits. Here are a few points from the full interview. Dust Off Your Cassettes After working on ‘Halen’, Mark discusses the ways we could recover …

In a recent episode, Meagan spoke to Mika, Brett, Adam and Kat from Indie/Alternative Rock band - Angst Party. Enjoy some selects from the full interview.   Make Music Not War Angst Party just celebrated their first anniversary as a band, no…

In a recent episode, Meagan spoke to Damien from Durban’s spice of life - Hawema. Here are some pearls Damien dropped during the full interview.   Vibe Check, One, Two After laying down the lore, Damien explains part of Hawema’s…

In a recent episode, Marcel spoke to an unavoidable favourite in the local metal scene, Sunken State. Here’s some of what the band had to say about their journey so far, from the full interview. Assembling the Band Sunken State has gone thro…

In a recent episode Meagan King and Nasiphi Zwane had the pleasure of chatting to Zain Wolf, a talented sampler for Splice, Audeobox, and Saturate Records. Here are some of the points we touched on in the full interview. Future of Sampling As musi…

Shameless, a three-piece band hailing from Soweto, South Africa, made waves with the release of their inaugural album, 'Nkabi Rock,' a little over a week ago. Here’s everything you need to know about why this release could be a game changer. …

Durban Alternative Metal band Skin Walker dropped their eagerly anticipated single ‘What I Came For’ on the 26th of March 2024 to critical acclaim. Here’s all you need to know about the single, the band itself, and their upcoming c…

South African musician An00k has been crafting compelling reels that offer a glimpse into her creative journey and ambition to become one of South Africa's most accomplished artists. We recently interviewed her to discover more about her and why her…