On 13 September 2025, All Night Radio performed at the Daisy Jones Bar, celebrating songs like “Sea Side Love.” Their 1984 album redefined South African rock, showcasing timeless energy and craftsmanship in songwriting.
Category Archives: Interviews
Fresh Sounds and Classic Gems: The Latest from The South African Rock Encyclopedia
Recent updates on South African rock music explore its historical and contemporary evolution. Highlights include the Springbok Hit Parade’s legacy, Baxtop’s album, Tim Parr’s EP, and upcoming events celebrating notable musicians.
Discover Tim Parr’s Latest EP: Malachi’s Dream
Tim Parr’s new EP, Malachi’s Dream, showcases his skillful blend of poignant lyrics and diverse sounds, featuring introspective tracks addressing social issues, reaffirming his artistic relevance and creative vitality in South Africa’s music scene.
Radio Rats Slide Into The Night | From The Hip With Benjy Mudie
Legendary Springs garage band reveal the truth about ZX Dan…. Jonathan Handley (guitarist & songwriter, Dave Davies (vocalist). If you were tuned into South African music in the late ’70s you couldn’t help but remember a strange but compelling song called “ZX Dan” wafting across the pop airwaves. This tale of a travelling spaceman remainsContinueContinue reading “Radio Rats Slide Into The Night | From The Hip With Benjy Mudie”
Cinema’s Comeback: Discover ‘Elephant In The Room’
South African pop-rock band Cinema makes a comeback with “Elephant In The Room,” featuring new vocalist Stephan Nel. The band, formed in 1986, continues to evolve, blending nostalgic and contemporary sounds for fans.
MUSIC POWER: The Story of Capital Radio 604
In the 1970s and 1980s, fake news and censorship divided a nation, but a small team launched Capital Radio 604 as a pirate radio station to spread the truth.
Falling Mirror’s Nielen Marais took rock through the looking glass
Janice Matthews discusses Nielen Marais’ unique approach to rock music in “Falling Mirrors” in a Southern Mail article.
Steve Louw | Interview | New Album, ‘Thunder and Rain’ | It’s Psychedelic Baby
The album was produced by Kevin Shirley (John Hiatt, Robert Cray Band, the Black Crowes) and features contributions from guitar wizards Joe Bonamassa, and Doug Lancio. Bonamassa is featured on the second single ‘Mother Don’t Go.’
#MusicExchange: Steve Louw releases new album Headlight Dreams | Biz Community
From Biz Community, by Martin Myers It’s hard to believe the last music we heard from Steve Louw arrived seven long years ago. With the wait now finally over, fans right around the world are already embracing the pop-rock icon’s return with arms wide open. The past year has been a rich and hugely rewardingContinueContinue reading “#MusicExchange: Steve Louw releases new album Headlight Dreams | Biz Community”
Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing
From Jive Talking & Eyeballing by Ernesto Garcia Marques, April 2021, edited by Brian Currin, May 2021 Anyone who supported local South African music will remember All Night Radio, the blues rock band from Stellenbosch who were truly world class. I have been meaning to interview Steve for the longest time and now that heContinueContinue reading “Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing”