The late Miriam Makeba would have turned 89 today! Entertainment Music by Alt News Team - 4th Mar 202131st Dec 2021 The Miriam Makeba Foundation is proud to announce the 89th Birthday of the Late Dr. Miriam Makeba on Thursday 4th March 2021. Our pride as the Foundation that bears her name, along with the Nation embraces this date to commemorate the birth of a true national treasure; the likes of which we had never seen, and are not likely to witness again. South Africa views this day through a lens that venerates and celebrates the life of our late Beloved Songstress Zenzile Miriam Makeba. Our profound respect for the life of “Mama Africa” is rooted in the significance of the role she played in our nation’s history. Miriam Makeba’s pure vocal prowess enchanted audiences all over the country the moment they
Zybrandt Releases Video For His New Single, ‘Anders’ Entertainment Music by Alt News Team - 4th Mar 202131st Dec 2021 South-African artist Zybrandt released an Afrikaans single and video titled ‘Anders’ in February 2021. An extraordinary vocalist, Zybrandt says that his music usually starts with an emotion. “The words then flow from there and when I pen it down, I try to write it so that everyone who hears it, can also find their own stories in the song.” Watch the video for ‘Anders’ below! Zybrandt explains that Anders originated around the idea that, even though some relationships last a lifetime, people change. Partners change. We become physically older and grow or regress spiritually and emotionally. Couples often do not grow in the same direction, yet, nonetheless, some people stay together all their lives. The question is then whether we can own up to
SA Musician, CANTREL Releases new EP, CHAINS Entertainment Music by Alt News Team - 2nd Mar 202131st Dec 2021 Cantrel is the alter-ego of KZN based songwriter, pianist, and producer Neil Breytenbach. Known for being the keyboardist of South African rock band Prime Circle, Breytenbach has been releasing songs under this moniker since around 2015. With a wide variety of influences from pop, rock, hip-hop & folk, Cantrel started off as a passion project for Neil so he could release his solo material. His new EP, Chains is a perfect example of Neil’s song-writing dexterity. “I’m super excited to be releasing my new Cantrel EP called, Chains and I’m busy working on a Music Video for the song Runaway which will be filmed at the legendary ‘Lyric Theatre’ at Gold Reef City. Thanks to Everyone for the Amazing Support on these
The King Of Rap, Kwesta, Celebrates 5 Years Of, DaKAR II Entertainment Music by Alt News Team - 25th Feb 202131st Dec 2021 Johannesburg, Thursday, 25 February 2021 - Time flies when you’re Kwesta and having fun! This week, the multi-award-winning rapper celebrates 5 years of his critically acclaimed album, DaKAR II, with an exclusive airing of the ‘5 Years of Kwesta’s DaKAR II’ special on Channel O on Friday 26 February 2021 at 4 pm. We all know where we were and how we felt when we heard Kwesta’s ‘Ngud’ for the first time and realising that one of the reasons you loved it instantly was the ‘Camino Del Sol’ sample behind Kwesta’s deep voice. That song took us through the festive season and DaKAR II continued churning out hit after hit. DaKAR II was released in February 2016 and by 2019 the
Springbok Nude Girls sign to Mongrel Records and announce new album Entertainment Featured Music by Alt News Team - 25th Feb 202131st Dec 2021 Mongrel Records is ecstatic to announce the signing of South Africa’s most notorious rock band, Springbok Nude Girls. The band is currently in the studio putting finishing touches to a long-anticipated new album, expected to be released in the next few months. Vocalist Arno Carstens comments on the signing, “It’s with great relief and joy to be inducted into the safe and efficient arms of Mongrel Records. With everything going on, it feels right to be part of a bigger group of likeminded people who have also got a common love of music and entertainment. We are looking forward to a productive musical journey together.” Mongrel Records label manager Warren Gibson adds, “It’s an absolute honour to welcome South African rock royalty
Jacques Moolman teams up with Arno Carstens on the brand-new single Entertainment Highlighted Music by Alt News Team - 22nd Jan 202131st Dec 2021 Two of SA’s most celebrated rock vocalists join forces on what is a much-needed release to kick off 2021 with. Jacques Moolman teams up with Arno Carstens on the Blues inspired, laid-back new single ‘Wondrous Things’, out today through Tic Tic Bang record label. “I wrote ‘Wondrous Thing’ as a nostalgic, heartfelt ode to the road and the harder days of touring with Shadowclub, missing home and sleeping in strange towns all over South Africa, but also as a love song. My girlfriend sat me down during a time when I was feeling rather worn out and despondent and she just held me and said ‘You don't deserve any more pain’. I kind of thought she deserved to hear the same words
Saxby Twins Explore A Hot New Sound With New Single ‘Icon’ Entertainment Highlighted Music by Alt News Team - 22nd Jan 202131st Dec 2021 Johannesburg, 22 January 2021: 2020 was a big year for local pop duo the Saxby Twins. The 20-year-old duo made their debut on the local music scene last year and have released four tracks over the past 12 months. Now, Wayde and Kyle Saxby are back with a brand-new sound as they push themselves creatively on new single ‘Icon’. Inspired by the commercial hip-hop sound that is dominating charts around the world right now, the twins drew inspiration from musicians like blackbear, Pop Smoke, Jack Harlow, Juice WRLD and 24k Goldn for the new single, putting their own spin on the genre. Lyrically, ‘Icon’ represents the life of a modern-day party person who enjoys living life to its fullest while always having a good time. The narrative tells the story of a sassy, mischievous, bad girl
Evert Snyman Releases Eclectic New Album Hot Mess Entertainment Featured Music by Alt News Team - 22nd Jan 202131st Dec 2021 Evert Snyman is a multi-instrumentalist who has been, and continues to be, a part of numerous bands including South African stoner rock giants Ruff Majik. On Snyman’s anticipated second solo album Hot Mess he spreads his creative wings to explore his unique voice and prolific songwriting. Hot Mess oozes retro vibes while fearlessly blazing new trails; an array of sounds and styles distilled into a formidable and unique listening experience. Pop sensibilities blended with guitar rock, and a dash of piano balladry are just part of the tones at work. These tracks feel bigger, more open as if given room to breathe instead of being confined to a strict verse, chorus, verse, chorus format. The title track is perhaps the clearest
Cape Town’s Monstroid Release New Album, Set 2: Burnt Sky Entertainment Featured Music by Alt News Team - 22nd Jan 202131st Dec 2021 Desert rock quartet Monstroid release their new album Set 2: Burnt Sky today. The album pays homage to the member's childhood, steeped in 80s pop-culture and drenched in thick, fuzzy riffs and grooves. "It's easy to guess where we get the inspiration for our music. Our childhoods were filled with movies, TV shows and music from the 80s & 90s, which inspire many of the themes in the music and content we create. Nothing too heavy, just over easy, and sunny side up. So, get in your car, turn it up and head out onto the open road with us. You won’t be disappointed." Says Andrew Pullen, rhythm, backing vocals and percussion. The Cape Town-based, South Africans originally planned on releasing
FANG Album, AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Available Digitally For The First Time Entertainment Music by Alt News Team - 11th Dec 202031st Dec 2021 The album American Nightmare by Fang is now out and available for the first time ever, available on all digital download & streaming platforms! All original recordings from the 1998 release, originally released on Wingnut Records, are now digitally available through Die Laughing / Golden Robot Records. This record has been very hard to find and this digital release is a long time coming. American Nightmare is a must for all Fang and hardcore punk fans! "1996 After spending 7 years in some of the worst prisons in the USA, for a horrible crime, I was released onto the streets a changed man. I had not planned on ever getting Fang back together but with the urging of many and a longing to make music again, I rebuilt Fang in