The South African underground has been crazy busy this month, between bands, organizers, and foundations, we're covering a big chunk of it in this months GroundUp!
Looking at upcoming events we have Reverberate hosting a great alternative to RAM Halloween in Durban featuring Some of the old legends of The Winston including Mouse, Taekwando Sleepover, and Heat Deth, as well as some of Durbans new up and comers like Pink Slip, Nine Refrain, And Ava
The Halloween event of the year is upon us in PTA featuring the legends Silverstein making their first ever appearance in South Africa along with a stacked lineup of local bands including, Your Cynical Sanity, Walk These Skies, Worms, Daisy Arson, Ruff Majik, Middle Grounds, and so many more!
Marcel got to catch Whitecollar's second ever gig at Rumours Lounge checking out the latest Nu-metal Offering in the alt scene. He also got to experience the Drunk Wizard Album launch, a Psych punk band he's been watching very closely.
Nas and Marcel touch on some important aspects surrounding awareness in the music industry including a conference hosted by the Black Coffee Foundation that is set to cover some of the most important parts of working within the South African Music Industry.
Unfortunately we do also cover two tragic losses within the alternative community this month. Denton who was the videographer for Half Price has tragically passed away and the band has put out a call for aid in the form of a Back-a-Buddy to assit in helping his family with any costs involved.
The scene also mourns the loss of Liam Lynch, whose impact across the wider industry was profound and who was clearly beloved by all who interacted with him.
The boys cover releases from Your Cynical Sanity, Hundred Arrows, Bcom, Drunk Wizard, Surdus, Internet Girl, as well as Southern Wild.
In other news we finally got the Lineup drops for ALT Fest happening next year with the organizers announcing HEAVY hitters from both the metal and DNB sides. Metal band Filth are set to make their first ever appearance in South Africa Alongside Drum and bass artist Delta Heavy.
Check out the ARCRA demo
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