Novacaine

Novacaine was started in 2003 originally as Tokyo Frank, a project that evolved from the remains of the defunct Four Ounce Freedom. After vocalist Dino Giovanoni contacted drummer Janlo van den Heever (ex-Maywar) via Hanu de Jong, they started working on... More »

Lithium

At the height of their career, Lithium were regarded by many as the most powerful rock outfit the country had ever seen. Some said they were before their time, with songs that affected young ears unaccustomed to the sounds of SA rock, and Lithium's edgy appeal captured the hearts of thousands... More »

Sugardrive

Along with the likes of Squeal, Urban Creep, Springbok Nude Girls, Lithium and Nine, Sugardrive were the face of new South African rock as the country became a democracy ten years ago. Between then and now, Sugardrive released 5 albums, headlined the major SA festivals, spawned a crop of radio hits, toured Australia on the Big Day Out tour and picked up a couple of SAMA awards... More »

The Narrow

Since forming The Narrow, the band very quickly developed their own sound and identity whilst retaining the best elements of their roots. Melodic hints of Deftones or even Muse are blended with the harder edge of Tool and Rage Against The Machine... More »