South African Rock Music

South African Rock Band Websites 

16Stitch

5 piece Nu Breed Band from Johannesburg South Africa.

Cutting Jade

Cutting Jade is a Rock band for a new era of South African music, purveyors of great songs and subjects without pretence, gimmick or industry shallowness.

Jo Day

"Rock Bitch. Superstar. Legend."

New Academics

New Academics

Prime Circle

Prime Circle are indeed a South African success story! They have gone Gold by achieving sales in excess of 25 000 units for their debut album "Hello Crazy World". This debut album is still selling and heading for Platinum!! Not bad for a band who were once referred to as "that band from Witbank".

Running With Scissors

South African Punk chick rockers.

Seether

Seether, formerly named "Saron Gas" in South Africa, are now a headline act at many international shows with countless hits on charts worldwide.

Sugardrive

One of South Africa's top rock outfits.

Tweak

Punk/Pop band with chart topping hits.

Springbok Nude Girls

The Springbok Nude Girls are a pioneering South African rock band. They headlined SA rock in the nineties and are now back in 2005 to continue with their success.

Arno Carstens

Arno Carstens is one of South Africa's most revered vocalists.

Wonderboom

WONDERboom is a rock band that has lived the dream that many have aspired to.

Semisane

South Africa's premier pop/rock band Semisane, winner of the 2002 SAMA Award for the Platinum "Life" single.

State Far Better

"one of the most promising displays of local music enthusiasm since early Springbok Nude Girls days"

Mel-Funktion

With each member's uniqueness displayed on stage, together Mel-Function puts on a live show unlike any other.

Perez

The official website of Rock Group Perez includes downloads and video's.

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The Narrow

Melodic hints of Deftones or even Muse are blended with the harder edge of Tool and Rage Against The Machine to generate a sound that is The Narrow.

Sub Rosa

A band with a really heavy dark alternative feel

Misericord

A band covering different genres from heavy metal,rock, death metal and thrash metal.

Pestroy

Stay Metal and Rock On.

Karen Zoid

Born in Brussels as the daughter of a South African diplomat, Karen grew up in Belgium and Johannesburg where she became a teenage busker, honing her song writing, guitar playing and singing skills on the streets of Melville.

Belljar

Belljar is an alternative rock band with songs ranging from moody to aggressive yet always with melody.

Nemesis Army

The sound of a musically experienced and altogether tight alternative rock unit that have grown as a band and as individuals over the last few years.

Tonight We Die

Tonight We Die's music has been described by some to be, "intensely emotional, relentlessly honest and unforgivingly introspective".

Sandbox

Formed in 2002 in Krugersdorp, Sandbox has displayed potential for a great future in the music industry. Starting as most bands do, playing in third rate venues in corners of Johannesburg that many people fear to tread, the band has grown in popularity and moved on to perform regular shows at prime rock venues in Gauteng. They have also opened for A-list bands such as Prime Circle, Wonderboom and Mean Mr Mustard.

The Sasha Lee Band

The Sasha Lee Band's energetic and vibrant performance astounds audiences wherever they play.

LA Cobra

A group of glam rockers poised to revive 70s and 80s rock once more.

The Official Website of The Parlotones

The Parlotones are the winners of the 2006 South African Music Award for Best Rock Album. There's a reason they won. Check 'em out.

Saving Silence

Saving Silence - a South African band with a distinct sound. Up and coming in the music world. Saving Silence is here to stay.

Deity's Muse

Deitys Muse. A rocking band from South Africa.

Sang-froid

Sang-Froid's music is a modern/alternate rock bordering on Adult contemporary. Hooks are the key to the music, supported here and there by quirky melody lines. The band use contrast between hard and lighter sounds of rock which gives the music a powerful edge.

Unlisted

Unlisted are an inventive, young, diverse 5 piece band with a lot to offer, they believe a band should entertain and that’s exactly what they do. Their songs drift from the melodic into hard-hitting thought provoking material. This emotionally rich diverse sound coupled with their insatiable energy

Taxi Violence

As Taxi Violence took shape, so too did the beautiful spirits that make up it's core members. When he learns how to play one, Rian will be the guitarist. Much as Loedi wishes he played the drums, Louis beat him to it. So he's stuck on the bass. And sweet, loveable George hums along rhythmically to all their songs.

Dirty Skirts

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South African Rock Music MP3 Download Links 

Get a taste of what's in store

zaZone.com MP3s

ZAZONE hosts a collection of sample and full song downloads of South African music.

The Sasha Lee Band Demo Downloads

Their 1st Demo CD, all the tracks are in Microsoft WMA format.

LA Cobra Media

Get two of LA Cobra's tracks here.

MK89 MP3 Downloads

MP3 Downloads courtesy of Powerzone

This is the biggest list I've seen yet!!!

Rhythm Records

At Rhythm Records South African Music Portal you can choose to purchase DRM-free MP3s for download or even have the original CD shipped to you if you prefer.

Tracks cost R6.00, of which R3.00 goes straight to the artist! Awesome.

They also provide short sample clips for your browsing pleasure.

Rock Music Festivals 

Splashy Fen - The Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Splashy Fen Music Festival is South Africa's premier outdoor music festival in the southern Drakensberg.

Woodstock

Woodstock is a great place to meet new and exciting people, to take home great memories and relax in a beautiful environment. Expect sunshine, beautiful outdoors, water, amazing music, alternative lifestyles, rock/hip-hop/acoustic/house music, fun food, awesome flea markets, outdoor games, fantastic sports and sports expos and loads of surprises in between.

Oppikoppi

OppiKoppi has established itself as a household name and leader in the live music and festival industry in South Africa. From humble and wild beginnings in 1995, the festival and sister company, OppiKoppi Productions are now engaged in all kinds of shows, festivals, band bookings and entertainment industry production work. We also install carpets and can get you really good prices on second-hand horses (Especially if speed is not a necessity).

South African Music Related Sites 

Absolute Tabs

Absolute Tabs: Drum, bass and guitar tab s for your favourite SA bands.

zaZone

zaZone.com is an entertainment industry related website which promotes and supports South African music of all genres. It has reviews, interviews, gig guides, news and articles related to bands, artists and events.

SAMUSICDOTCOZA

All round entertainment guide. Pretty good gig listing/search facility.

52Weeks

One (or more) band at a time, one week at a time, the 52weeks.co.za Team aims to become the blogging authority on the South African Rock scene.

Promoters/Record Labels 

Authentic Ideas

The guys who keep bringing us Woodstock every year, Authentic Ideas is an entertainment based management hub, which manages and creates different projects and ideas with the sole purpose of developing artistes and creating platforms.

Rhythm Records

Various Artists

Witchdoctor Records

Well we started the label in 1999 Officially in order to have representation thus allowing our band UMTAKATI (Witchdoctor in Zulu) access to radio play.

Since then its been crazy and when i woke up it was 2005....

Give And Take Records

Give and take records was formed in 1999 for the sole purpose of catering for myself and a couple of friends who had an interest in the Punk/Hardcore scene.

Sovereign Entertainment

Artist management and label representing, Prime Circle, The Finkelstiens, The Parlotones, Springbok nude girls, Evolver, Fevertree, Scarlet Box and many more

Fresh Music

Fresh Music is an independent music label dedicated to the promotion of quality South African music. They also reissue classic SA rock albums from the 70`s to the present.