16Stitch - Beautiful Angelic Parasite

I've been feverishly waiting to review this album. Beautiful Angelic Parasite is the debut album by 16Stitch, one of the forerunners of hardcore music in SA. Amazingly, the album was recorded and produced by the band in the space of one month, with... More »

The Narrow/Pestroy - Split

This is a novel idea, and something perhaps more local bands should consider. Think about it - two bands share the high costs involved in making a CD, and fans get to hear new material without having to wait years for a new release. Both The Narrow... More »

Fokofpolisiekar - Monoloog In Stereo (EP)

Fokofpolisiekar are well known for their frantic live performances (among other things) so it goes almost against the laws of nature when they mellow out like on Monoloog In Stereo. Despite early rumours that this would be an acoustic EP, it’s not... More »

Fokofpolisiekar - Lugsteuring

Let's face it, it was never going to be easy for Fokof to follow up their brilliant debut EP As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand, which reached cult status and made Fokofpolisiekar a household name in the Afrikaans underground. Kudos should also go to the... More »