In October 2025, South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of McCully Workshop’s influential album “Ages,” showcasing their innovative blend of progressive rock, classical influences, and lasting cultural impact.
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Ipi ‘Ntombi featuring Margaret Singana – The Warrior
Ipi ‘N Tombia featuring Margaret Singana released the LP “The Warrior” in 1973, blending traditional African music and rock. Margaret’s powerful vocals and diverse tracks highlight Africa’s cultural essence.
One Year of “Between Time”: Celebrating Steve Louw’s Magnum Opus
Today marks one year since Steve Louw’s acclaimed double album “Between Time” was released, showcasing remarkable storytelling and musical collaboration, resonating globally with its powerful themes and live performances.
Celebrating 30 Years of “Horizon” – A Milestone in South African Rock History!
Steve Louw’s album “Horizon,” released in July 1995, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. Defining South African rock, it features timeless hits and earned multiple awards, inspiring generations with its epic sound and spirit.
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.
The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha
Piet Botha, a musical pioneer, used powerful, evocative lyrics to resonate with the struggles of his generation, blending humour and introspection while showcasing vivid storytelling in Afrikaans.
SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.
The first issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 27th January 1999 to 15 subscribers in a plain text email. It grew out of conversation in 1998 between Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, who had both been involved in the amazing Rodriguez story. “What do we do now?”. “How about remembering SouthContinueContinue reading “SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.”
’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.
Steve Louw | Interview | New Album, âThunder and Rainâ | 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 âMother Donât Go.â
An Analysis of Piet Botha’s “The Game” by Brian Currin
This biting commentary song written by Piet Botha has a bit of a convoluted recording history. The Game (original 1998 recording) âThe Gameâ was originally recorded at Red Room Studios, Pretoria in October 1998 by Trip (Francois Scheepers & Niel van der Spuy) and featured Piet Botha and Johnathan Martin prominently. It was released on the TripContinueContinue reading “An Analysis of Piet Botha’s “The Game” by Brian Currin”