South African Rock Music Digest

08/08/2024

Today, August 8th, marks a year since Rodriguez passed away. We at the Sugarman.org website join everyone around the world who mourn his passing and celebrate the incredible impact his story and music have had on so many people in so many countries.

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2024/08/08/tribute-to-rodriguez/

Today, August 8th, marks a year since Rodriguez passed away. We at the Sugarman.org website join everyone around the world who mourn his passing and celebrate the incredible impact his story and mu…

30/07/2024

A raw, conflicted love-hate anthem. An unexpected time signature transforms a rocky power ballad into a haunting exploration of toxic attraction. Gritty vocals and a driving beat capture the song's emotional turmoil, creating a dark, compelling atmosphere

Released on 30th July 2021 Taken from the album “Headlight Dreams“, produced by Kevin Shirley A raw, conflicted love-hate anthem. An unexpected time signature transforms a rocky power ballad into a haunting exploration of toxic attraction. Gritty vocals and a driving beat capture the song’s em...

12/07/2024

12/07/2024

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.

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 thr…

12/07/2024

Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw releases “Killers”/“Streets of Rain” double single on Friday 12 July 2024.

NEW DOUBLE SINGLE – “KILLERS” / “STREETS OF RAIN”RELEASED FRIDAY 12 JULY 2024 STREAM BOTH SINGLES HERE WATCH THE “KILLERS” MUSIC VIDEO HEREWATCH THE “STREETS OF RAIN” MUSIC VIDEO HERE TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING DOUBLE ALBUM “BETWEEN TIME”RELEASED FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2024 PRE-...

07/07/2024

Big Sky's 1995 album, Horizon, is a road trip companion waiting to be unleashed. Originally released in July 1995, this collection of songs by Steve Louw blends classic rock influences with a uniquely South African twist.

Big Sky’s 1995 album, Horizon, is a road trip companion waiting to be unleashed. Originally released in July 1995, this collection of songs by Steve Louw blends classic rock influences with a uniquely South African twist. Award-Winning Rock with a Message Horizon wasn’t just commercially success...

07/07/2024

From Obsessive Collector to Curated Playlister | Brian Currin

Gone are the days when I obsessed over the sheer size of my digital music library. Back then, iTunes was my kingdom, overflowing with digital music. But times have changed! Today, for less than the price of a single CD each month, we all have access to the world’s biggest music library – Spotify.

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https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/from-obsessive-collector-to-curated-playlister-brian-currin/

07/07/2024

Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album Between Time will be released Friday September 6th.

From NoblePR Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album Between Time will be released Friday S…

07/06/2024

New release from Steve Louw

From NoblePR NEW SINGLE – “GIANTS WALK THE LAND”RELEASED FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING DOUBLE ALBUM “BETWEEN TIME” RELEASED FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2024PRE-ORDER AND SAVE THE ALBUM Photo Credit: © Jacqui van Staden Legendary South African blue...

16/05/2024

31/10/2023

Trevor Rabin released a new album, Rio, on the 6th October 2023. Brian Currin has expanded the SA Rock Encyclopedia entry for Trevor Rabin and Rabbitt into its own full-blown website at https://rabbittband.wordpress.com

Album cover art, playlists, sleeve notes, chart information, videos… this website has it all!

Rabbitt Rules, OK!

South African Rock Legends

27/10/2023

Playlist for Rugby World Cup Final 2023 by Martin Myers

https://martinmyersct.com/2023/10/27/playlist-for-rugby-world-cup-final-2023/

Rugby World Cup Final 2023 Had the great joy of putting this playlist together for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final for the SACS class of 1981, my Matric year. Grant Price reached out to me asking if…

30/09/2023

A non-definitive list of 50 great South African songs, that are not cover versions of overseas hits. Arranged in chronological order of release date....

A non-definitive list of 50 great South African songs, that are not cover versions of overseas hits. Arranged in chronological order of release date. 1. Vuka Vuka The Manhattan Brothers 2. Meadowla…

30/09/2023

A selection of Spotify playlists of South African Rock Legends

A selection of Spotify playlists of South African Rock Legends Piet Botha Brian Finch Abstract Truth Falling Mirror McCully Workshop Otis Waygood Rabbitt Hawk Freedoms Children Steve Louw The Invad…

09/08/2023

It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2023/08/09/sixto-rodriguez-has-passed-away/

It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.

10/07/2023

It is with great pleasure that we at Sugarman.org and SugarMusic join all Sixto Diaz Rodriguez’s Family and many, many fans around the world in wishing him a Happy and Healthy and Peaceful 81st Birthday.

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2023/07/10/10th-july-2023-happy-birthday-rodriguez/

It is with great pleasure that we at Sugarman.org join all Sixto Diaz Rodriguez’s Family and many, many fans around the world in wishing him a Happy and Healthy and Peaceful 81st Birthday.

28/06/2023

‘The Magic Of It All’ by Strawbs, recorded in Cape Town and featuring David Cousins, Blue Weaver, and John Ford from classic 1970s line up joined by some of the finest musicians and singers in South Africa.

‘The Magic Of It All’ by Strawbs, recorded in Cape Town and featuring David Cousins, Blue Weaver, and John Ford from classic 1970s line up joined by some of the finest musicians and singers in Sout…

28/06/2023

The Gathering – ‘In the End’ - The approach to press is to secure 170 copies paid for before we go into full production. If we don’t hit that number, all monies paid will be reimbursed in full. Our official campaign began on 1 May and will run up until 31

The Gathering – ‘In the End’ – The approach to press is to secure 170 copies paid for before we go into full production. If we don’t hit that number, all monies paid will be reimbursed in ful…

08/05/2023

A selection of solo tracks from the Fab Four. Nothing unusual or rare here, just cool to have them all in one place. The Beatles - Yellow Album...

A selection of solo tracks from the Fab Four. Nothing unusual or rare here, just cool to have them all in one place. 1 Paul McCartney & Wings Maybe I’m Amazed 2 John Lennon with Elton Joh…

07/05/2023

The Beatles - The Green Album A virtual collection (this could fit on a single CD) to complete the Red and the Blue album series. Starts with an early version of 'One After 909' and includes some early singles and songs not composed by the Beatles, then some classic album tracks and finishes off with the 2 "artificially-created" Beatles songs from the mid-90s....

A virtual collection (this could fit on a single CD) to complete the Red and the Blue album series. Starts with an early version of ‘One After 909’ and includes some early singles and s…

05/05/2023

From Mixtapes.org.za Sounds of South Africa: A Musical Journey Welcome to "Sounds of South Africa," a carefully curated compilation of 20 songs that showcase the rich and diverse musical landscape of South Africa. This mixtape is designed to introduce an international audience to a wide range of styles from this vibrant country, including rock, pop, jazz, folk, reggae, mbaqanga, kwaito, and more....

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2023/05/05/sounds-of-south-africa-a-musical-journey-mixtapes-org-za/

From Mixtapes.org.za Sounds of South Africa: A Musical Journey Welcome to “Sounds of South Africa,” a carefully curated compilation of 20 songs that showcase the rich and diverse musica…

12/04/2023

The official video for Steve Louw's "Driving Through The Night", created by Jacqui Van Staden and Kian Eriksen.

Steve Louw – Driving Through The Night The official video for “Driving Through The Night”, created by Jacqui Van Staden and Kian Eriksen. Written by Steve Louw. From the album & #8…

23/03/2023

A 12" EP released in South Africa in 1985 by EMI. Catalogue number: EMI, 12EMIL(C) 11236
Thanks to Leon Rossouw for the cover and videos.

4 For Africa A 12″ EP released in South Africa in 1985 by EMI. Catalogue number: EMI, 12EMIL(C) 11236 Tracks Via Afrika – Vice In Bombay Tribe After Tribe – As I Went Out One Morn…

23/03/2023

Claire's picks as listed in an interview on TripleMEnt.com 23rd March 2023.

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2023/03/23/claire-johnston-playlist-march-2023/

Claire’s picks as listed in an interview on TripleMEnt.com 23rd March 2023.

06/03/2023

ROCK TODAY WITH THE BIG HEAVIES
http://rock.co.za/files/rock_today.html

A 1972 compilation double album featuring 3 of the biggest South African bands of the late '60s and early '70s, Suck, Freedom's Children and the Otis Waygood Blues Band.

1. Suck - War Pigs
2. Suck - The Whip
3. Otis Waygood Blues Band - Wee Wee Baby
4. Freedoms Children - 1999
5. Otis Waygood Blues Band - You're Late Miss Kate
6. Otis Waygood Blues Band - Fever
7 .Freedoms Children - About The Dove And His King
8. Suck - 21st Century Schizoid Man
9. Freedoms Children - That Did It
10. Freedoms Children - The Kid He Came From Hazareth
11. Otis Waygood Blues Band - Watch 'n Chain
12. Suck - Aimless Lady
13. Freedoms Children - The Homecoming
14. Otis Waygood - In The Sun
15. Otis Waygood - In Alan's Car

03/03/2023

Rodriguez’s family in Detroit have asked us at Sugar Music / SugarMan.org to let everyone know that Rodriguez is well and on the mend after being operated on, following the stroke that he had in February.

https://sugarmusicnews.wordpress.com/2023/03/03/rodriguez-recovering-well-after-surgery/

photo: Doug Seymour Photography Rodriguez’s family in Detroit have asked us at Sugar Music / SugarMan.org to let everyone know that Rodriguez is well and on the mend after being operated on, follow…

18/02/2023

One of South Africa's greatest songs.

One of South Africa’s greatest songs.

15/02/2023

The official video for Steve Louw's "Take Me Down", created by Jacqui Van Staden and Kian Eriksen. Produced by Kevin Shirley.

Steve Louw – Take Me Down The official video for “Take Me Down”, created by Jacqui Van Staden and Kian Eriksen. Written by Steve Louw. From the album “Thunder And Rain& #8221…

13/02/2023

New Release: As I Turn Away by Jack Hammer Band

As I Turn Away by Jack Hammer Band JACK HAMMER BAND

13/02/2023

"How the light gets in" celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen by Paul Abro

“How the light gets in” celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen by Paul Abro