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02/06/2026

will be chatting to on at 20:40 about her new single "Lightyears of Grace" which releases on the 19th June on all digital platforms. Tune in tonight to hear it ahead of release.

26/05/2026

San Diego rockers Latex Gr***de are back with a vengeance.

The band has just released their explosive new single and video, “Suffer”, taken from their upcoming album Bee Miner — their first full-length release in 8 years.

Blending massive hooks, thrash-infused riffs and raw emotion, “Suffer” is an anthem about pushing through adversity and choosing positivity in a world full of negativity.

Recorded between San Diego and Cape Town with renowned producer Theo Crous, the track delivers the powerful, polished and darker sound that defines this new era of Latex Gr***de.

Buy / Stream the track - https://latexgrenade.com/channels/
Watch the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGUfEk4ylOk

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19/05/2026

will be chatting to on tonight about her new single The Only One.

11/05/2026

South African indie-rock outfit Battersby return with their brand new single and music video, Arrows, a punchy, heartfelt release exploring growth, self-reflection, and breaking free from old patterns.

Watch the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQhMKDTMUU
Buy / Stream the track - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/battersby1/arrows

Born from a spontaneous jam session in Misty Cliffs and recorded at Sunset Studios with legendary engineer Jurgen von Wechmar, Arrows captures the band’s signature blend of nostalgia, soaring melodies, and emotional honesty.

With influences ranging from The Killers and The War on Drugs to Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac, Battersby continue to establish themselves as one of SA’s most compelling live and recording acts.

01/05/2026

PLUMband return with their powerful new single “Reach Out”, a deeply reflective release exploring loss, redemption, and the journey back to yourself.

Balancing regret with hope, PLUM deliver a song rooted in honesty, connection, and the belief that even after brokenness, grace can still lead you home.

Watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTeK4bwx_pI
Listen - https://orcd.co/reach_out

29/04/2026

Keanan Eksteen Live will be in-studio chatting to Erin Drayton about his new single "Burnin' Heart" on Smile FM at 20:15 tonight.

24/04/2026

Keanan Eksteen Live returns with a striking new single that captures the raw intensity of vulnerability, passion, and emotional risk, further cementing his place as one of South Africa’s most exciting contemporary rock voices.

Fronting a dynamic band known for their high-energy performances and commanding stage presence, Eksteen has spent the past few years carving out a distinct sound that blends classic rock sensibilities with a modern edge. Since forming in 2021, the group has rapidly gained momentum both locally and abroad, completing three European tours and sharing stages with major South African acts including Jeremy Loops, Fokofpolisiekar, and Die Heuwels Fantasties.

Buy / Stream - https://fanlink.tv/Burnin-Heart

Their latest release dives deep into the emotional complexities of giving everything for love, only to be met with uncertainty. “This is an immediately passionate song about laying all you have on the table, offering all you have to offer, giving all you can give,” says Eksteen. “But just because you’re willing to offer it all, doesn’t mean they’re willing to take it… What does it feel like to rip your own heart out for something or someone else?… Here is how it ends, right at the beginning.”

Produced by Jeremy Farber, the track came together with a natural creative flow in studio. “The production and recording of this song was so easy,” says Farber. “I was immediately interested by the opening line ‘This is how it ends’ — it really is a great hook… The chorus is catchy, and the dynamic between Keanan and Armand’s vocals works really well. I’m looking forward to getting this one out to the world.”

24/04/2026

Happy release day to the incredible Carla Franco on the launch of her brand new album A Funeral For My Grief 🎉

It’s been such a privilege working on this release — Carla is truly one of the hardest working musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of collaborating with. This album is a deeply honest and powerful body of work, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of bringing it into the world.

Go give it a listen today and show her some love.
https://ditto.fm/a-funeral-for-my-grief

21/04/2026

Carla Franco will be live on Expresso Show tomorrow morning chatting about her new album A Funeral For My Grief which releases Friday 24th April.

07/01/2026

South African heavy rock outfit Ruff Majik return with Can Of Wyrms, a stark and emotionally unguarded single that confronts su***de from the perspective of those left behind.

Rather than romanticizing loss or framing it through spectacle, Can Of Wyrms documents grief as an ongoing presence — unresolved, heavy, and communal. The song was written years ago, but only now finds its moment, arriving as the band re-emerge after a period marked by silence, distance, and personal reckoning.

Frontman Johni Holiday has previously spoken openly about PTSD, agoraphobia, and cycles of dependency formed while touring — struggles that ultimately led to Ruff Majik stepping away before the weight became fatal. That pause, and the clarity it forced, directly informs the song’s restraint. Can Of Wyrms does not seek answers. It acknowledges absence, as well as the battle waged by those in the thick of it.

Musically, the track balances Ruff Majik’s stoner-punk urgency with a raw yet anthemic vulnerability. Gang vocals — recorded with friends and members of the South African underground music community — form the emotional core of the song, reinforcing its central idea: this grief is shared, not isolated.

Buy the track - https://ruffmajik.bandcamp.com/track/can-of-wyrms-feat-benjamin-berdous-and-the-sa-scene

The single also features guest vocals by Ben from Slomosa , adding a further layer of communal voice and international solidarity to a deeply personal release.

All proceeds from Can Of Wyrms, including associated merchandise, will be directed toward mental-health support initiatives.

The release coincides with Ruff Majik’s first live performance (31 January, Pretoria, South Africa) , since their hiatus — not framed as a victory lap, but as a statement of intent. In the band's own words: "There is work to be done."

Can Of Wyrms is not a eulogy. It is a warning, a remembrance, and a refusal to buckle under the pressures of the world.

This single is currently available on BandCamp only, and will be released on all other platforms on 16 January 2026. The band will take no requests for press until the first phase is complete.

track by Ruff Majik