Venessa Nolan’s 2008 cover of U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” featuring notable musicians, was discovered while updating her entry in the South African Rock Encyclopedia. It’s an intriguing outtake from Dashboard Culture sessions.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s Online Legacy Revitalized
The project to enhance Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s discography improved online fan engagement by integrating Spotify playlists and adding compilation albums, celebrating his legacy and making his music globally accessible.
22 Years Ago 5fm Presented The Santa Sessions
“The Santa Sessions” showcased the diverse musical talents of seventeen leading South African bands from the early 2000s. Groups like Just Jinger, Mean Mr. Mustard, Kreesan, Tweak, and Henry Ate infused classic Christmas tunes with their own distinctive styles, creating a vibrant and eclectic holiday album. Tracks Henry Ate – Winter Wonderland Just Jinger – Have YourselfContinueContinue reading “22 Years Ago 5fm Presented The Santa Sessions”
Exploring the Legacy of South African Disco Rock Artists
Inspired by the 25th anniversary of Disco Fever and Peter Vee’s passing, I’ve expanded South African Rock Encyclopedia entries and created dedicated websites for featured artists, enhancing their profiles.
What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for HOT R.S.
In the late 1970s, disco flourished globally, especially in South Africa, blending hard rock influences. This era inspired the creation of a dedicated website exploring the unique Disco Rock legacy of Hot R.S.
Rewinding The Sonic Time Machine
While updating the Piet Botha website, I found missing compilations on Spotify and recreated some as playlists, allowing enjoyment of nostalgic music from various artists.
Steve Louw: Top Tunes
Steve Louw and Big Sky opened for Rodriguez during his sold-out South Africa tour in March 1998. A playlist of their tunes, compiled by Brian Currin, is available on Spotify.
It Was 25 Years Ago This Week…
From PietBotha.com This was when I first met Piet Botha and Johnathan Martin (that is the correct spelling for Johnathan, I found out years later!). Piet often used to say that I put them on the internet before they even knew what the internet was! Brian Currin SA Rock Digest Issue #39, 21 November 1999 By BrianContinueContinue reading “It Was 25 Years Ago This Week…”
Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African Rock Legends
“And please don’t cry / This is not how the story ends / It ends on a highway to the sun” Jack Hammer November 1984 (L-to-R): Eric Birkenstock, Piet Botha, Jan Maloney, Boet Faber. First rehearsals at Slowfarm November 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of South African rock music, as it commemoratesContinueContinue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African Rock Legends”
A Journey Through Space Hymns’ ‘Jesus Come Back’
The content discusses a hybrid mix of “Jesus Come Back” by Ramases, blending multiple versions from his discography, while reflecting on the author’s musical upbringing and influences.