The South African Jazz Rock Discography 1959-1979 has been revamped, offering improved visuals, integrated Spotify, and YouTube playlists for enhanced music discovery. It honours Tertius Louw’s foundational work on this cultural resource.
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Exploring South African Compilation Albums: From Vinyl to Digital
A nostalgic exploration of South African radio and music compilation albums reveals a curated collection spanning popular hits and underground treasures. It appeals to those longing for the art of music discovery from earlier eras.
McCully Workshop’s Debut Album Now on Spotify
McCully Workshop’s debut album, McCully Workshop Inc., and their follow-up, Genesis, are now available on Spotify, providing fans and new listeners access to these influential South African rock legends.
Headlight Dreams Turns Four: A Look Back at Steve Louw’s Acclaimed Album
7th May 2025 marks the fourth anniversary of Steve Louw’s celebrated album “Headlight Dreams,” highlighting his outstanding songwriting and musicianship, while underscoring its critical acclaim and enduring appeal.
Brian Currin’s Top Ten Favourite Rock Albums Of All-Time
Brian Currin passionately reflects on his top rock albums, celebrating timeless classics that shaped his musical journey and ignited an unquenchable love for rock music.
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”
Steve Louw Unleashes Double Single Ahead of New Album “Between Time”
Prolific singer-songwriter Steve Louw keeps the momentum going! Fresh off the success of the first single “Giants Walk The Land,” he’s gearing up to release his third album in three years, “Between Time,” produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley. “Giants Walk The Land,” featuring Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie, has already garnered critical acclaim. The AtContinueContinue reading “Steve Louw Unleashes Double Single Ahead of New Album “Between Time””
Giants Walk The Land – New Single by Steve Louw (Feat. Jim Moginie)
Steve Louw’s upcoming album “Between Time” is set to release on September 6, 2024, featuring the single “Giants Walk The Land,” co-written with Jim Moginie.
Ramases, of Space Hymns fame, was born today 90 years ago.
Ramases, born Kimberley Barrington Frost (1 January 1934 to 2 December 1976), was a British psychedelic musician who released two cult albums in the early 1970s. Wikipedia Ramases and Sel https://youtu.be/k3_uVlT36yI A montage of Ramases songs. Compiled by Brian Currin with kind permission from Peter Stormare of StormVox. Ramases
’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes
This post discusses essential ’70s compilation albums that shaped Brian Currin’s music tastes, highlighting influential bands and soundtracks that introduced him to diverse rock genres and iconic songs throughout his youth.