Oorlog Frankenstein features electro music collaboration between Peach van Pletzen and Francois van Coke. Their track “Dans Dans Dans” blends intense electronic beats with powerful vocals.

The author reviews RAMFest 2010’s inaugural Johannesburg show at Emmerentia dam, featuring highlights from bands like Die Heuwels Fantasties, The Narrow, and Pendulum.

An interview with Gareth Wilson of Southern Gypsy Queen, exploring the South African rock band’s journey, influences, and thoughts on the local music scene.

Discover the music video for “Klein Tambotieboom” by Die Heuwels Fantasties, a mellow track celebrating South African nature and bushveld.

Die Heuwels Fantasties’ “Pille Vir Kersfees” is one of the best Afrikaans songs from 2009, featuring catchy lyrics and gaining major airplay on South African college radio.

Ef-El releases Sindikaat, the second single from their 2008 album. The band has earned multiple MK Award nominations across three categories this year.

Straatligkinders, a South African rock band from Potchefstroom, covers Kurt Darren’s “Kaptein” with impressive results that rival the original.

Meet Vittorio Leonardi, a South African stand-up comedian known for his observational humor about movies, TV shows, relationships, and politics across the country’s comedy circuit.

Check out the music video for “Arm Yourself” by Zebra and Giraffe, an exciting alternative rock band from Johannesburg making waves in South Africa.

Van Coke Kartel release the first single “Voor Ons Stof Word” from their upcoming third album Skop Skiet en Donner, dropping February/March 2010.

Jack Parow releases his first music video for “Cooler As Ekke”, showcasing the Bellville rapper’s unique Afrikaans hip-hop style and humor.

Explore the world’s 5 worst air disasters in history, from Air India Flight 182 to the Tenerife Airport disaster, measured by fatalities.

Muse releases Uprising, the first single from their fifth studio album The Resistance, along with an official music video.

Check out Die Heuwels Fantasties’ music video for “Sonrotse”. This Afrikaans electro band is one of South Africa’s most exciting current acts.

Cape Town indie rock band Ashtray Electric is featured as an example of South Africa’s growing music scene and digital promotion potential.

The author shares their experience at their 11th Oppikoppi Festival, attending performances by Koos Kombuis, aKING, Fokofpolisiekar and many other memorable artists over the weekend.