When Karma Sleeps is all about the concept of Karma, about people being held responsible for their actions and reaping what they sow, whether that be good or bad. It asks the question of what if? What if there was a world without Karma? What if that element of good or bad Karma was taken away? Basically, what would happen…..When Karma Sleeps?
The band has just gone into studio to record two brand new singles, to follow the success of their first single “Anything” which was released in April of 2010 and received air play on major radio stations such as 5FM, KFM, Highveld stereo and Tuks FM. Our music video for the single “Anything” was released at the same time to local TV station MK and received fantastic airplay.
Subsequently the band has also been interviewed on KFM, UCT and MFM radio stations.
When Karma Sleeps were formed in 2006 and are an electrifying multicultural five piece rock band. We have a female vocalist supported by two off the hook guitarists, and bass and drum specialists to match.” Their sound is so unique and so different that it is difficult define in one specific genre but to put it simply it would be melodic rock with a post hardcore element, blending beautiful vocals with groove. Having received radio play and multiple television appearances, When Karma Sleeps is definitely a band worth looking out for!
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Winterstasie – oftewel die Potchefstroomse rockers Dewald Pieters, Ruhan Wagener, Niel Verster en Werner Taljaard – het in ‘n kort tydjie soveel vermag! Dié talentvolle manne het mekaar in die universiteitkoshuise ontmoet, almal bewus van mekaar se passie vir musiek. Daar het hulle hul talente saamgesnoer en geslyp om Winterstasie te skep, die kampus-orkesgeveg gewen en hul eerste gig voor 4 000 geesdriftige Pukke gehou.
In 2009 het Winterstasie regtig groot gegaan en het verhoog met van die land se gedugste sterre gedeel en gou-gou was hul musiek gewild op TV, hulle was doening in al wat MK-program is en het koerante en tydskrifte met lof oor hulle geskryf. Hul lied Outokrasie van die hart, in samewerking met Straatligkinders se voorsanger, Bouwer Bosh, was ‘n vars, reuse-treffer. Die musiekvideo hiervan het hulle die MK-toekenning vir die beste samewerking bekroon. Die video, wat deur Loedi van Reenen vervaardig is, was boaan MK se Top 10 en het dertien weke lank daar gewoel. Dit was hul derde video, voorafgegaan deur Wie is jy? en Die beter kant van hul album Antimaterie.
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Sick Day September is a East Coast punk rock band. By Mixing fast,melodic punk combined with brutally honest lyrics. Sick Day September not only converts everyone who hears their music but also generates that same supremacy through tight energetic live shows. Also known as SDS by loyal fans! The punk-inspired threesome Sick Day September formed in the Beverly Grove suburb, Port Elizabeth in 2006. Sick Day September is comprised of Wade McAdam (lead vocals/guitar), Lee Budler (bass/b-vocals),and Jp Barkhuizen (drummer).
December 2008, the band spent 2 weeks in studio recording their 4 track ep album, “this leads to something…”. The band chose to record at ex-THE FINKELSTIENS member, singer/guitarist, Wang at his recording studio Drop n’Roll Studios. Two Tracks on the album,’ fight society’ and ‘three strikes, you out kid!’, features gang and backing vocals by Wang.
In January 2009, the band released “this leads to something…”. Included on the album is a bonus track,’ red is my harm’ and also the promo video for the track. Other track on album is the emo-punk teen suicide track called ‘memories’.
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Delayed are a melodic punk rock band originally from Johannesburg, South Africa who are currently based in London, UK. With a humorous outlook on life which shines through in their fast paced energetic stage performance, Delayed maintain a lyrical content that any listener can easily relate to. Having gone through various line up changes, the band reformed in 2008 with Slovakian drummer Phil and recorded there EP title “Cold December” in 2009 at the legendary Stakeout Studios (You Me at Six, Fightstar, We are the Ocean) It breathed fresh life into the band with a new sound and direction, and proved a success in taking them to the next level, with single release “What do you Know” and “Impossible Dream” both gaining radio play and securing them some major slots at venues, gigs and festivals around the UK, Europe and South Africa.
Delayed entered Stakeout Studios to record their new album at the end of 2010 and worked relentlessly on creating an impressive and polished new sound! Their debut album, ‘Addict’ (schedule release date May 2011) has seen much anticipation from fans, and has already proved to be both a critical and commercial success with single release “MTV”, prompting radio play and demand for gigs at well known venues across the country, as well as gaining the recent attention of UK and European festival organizers for 2011.
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Lowprofile is a melodic punk rock band from Durban, formed in 2003. No gimmicks, no eyeliner, just heartfelt and honest, full-blast melodic punk rock with a side helping of ska. Inspired by the mid ‘90s punk revival, Lowprofile bang it out hard and fast, with a modern technical twist, catchy harmonies, and an unshakeable love for metal. Remember all those bands you used to love? We do.
To date, Lowprofile have released two full length albums – Talk to Strangers (2005), Wings! Don’t Fail Me Now (2007), several singles, the Three Track Stinger EP (2011) – and two music videos. The band has also toured the country, played at several major festivals, and appeared in various forms of media (TV, radio, websites, magazines, and newspapers).
Lowprofile are Ozzie – Vocals and Guitar, Skeg – Bass and Vocals, Woogy – Lead Guitar, and Billy – Drums.
Love the music you play, and play the music you love.
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Members:
Ted Bond, Heath Konkel, Scott Hrapoff, Glade Wilson
Genre:
Punk / Rock / Progressive
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, CA
Record label:
Takeover Records, Tooth and Nail
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Influences:
Lagwagon, The Beatles, Bach, Bad Religion, Steely Dan, Megadeth, Metallica, Oingo Boingo, Faith No More, Metallica, The Descendents, NOFX, Paperface, Inspection 12, fIREHOSE, Primus, Journey, Devo, Elvis Costello, They Might Be Giants, Ugly Kid Joe, Bella Fleck and the Flecktones, Bob Marley, Propagandhi… and a few others.
Discography:
Homecoming
Label: Tooth & Nail Records
Release date: 19 May 1998
Lost At Sea
Label: Tooth & Nail Records
Release date: 15 February 2001
E.P.Idemic
Label: Takeover Records
Release date: 22 June 2004
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At some point in a band’s career you have to make a decision to persevere through the hard times and go forward or just quit! CHROMIUM personifies what courage, perseverance and an undying work ethic is. Originating from the sleepy South African town of Port Elizabeth, CHROMIUM made the big leap into the industry by relocating to the music capital of South Africa, Johannesburg, where they burst onto the scene with a massive presence and new energy that the people were craving.
The internationally renowned quartet has been together for five years. With numerous line-up changes and difficult challenges, the band has become a close knit family that is ready to take South African metal to the rest of the world. Being a household name in their home country already, CHROMIUM have taken their energetic and blistering live show beyond the seas to the United Kingdom and are confirmed for a European tour in the course of 2011.
With many chart topping hits on rock format radio stations, CHROMIUM’s sound is extremely recognizable as being their own sound and never imitating what is popular at the time. CHROMIUM was even chosen by the Roadrunner Records A&R team to feature on the major label’s website which showcases talent from all over the globe. After the success of this and the amazing response from fans, the band was asked to be interviewed on major formats such as 5FM, ETV Sunrise and The Volksblad newspaper.
CHROMIUM is currently recording their third album at Sonic-Precision where the band’s very own Jared Gunston is in the producer’s chair. The follow up to the highly successful ‘Confessions Of A Hero’ promises to be a whole new sound with a mature approach while still sticking to their metal roots. The yet untitled album is set for an early 2011 release.
Chromium is:
Jared Gunston – Guitar & vocals
Adrian Basson – Bass
Justin Du Preez – Guitar & vocals
Hannes Matthysen – Drums
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Gross Misconduct….that’s what do you get when you mix four unusual kids with an unexplainable amount of passion for the music they play. This four-piece Progressive Punk Rock band hailing from the East Rand of Johannesburg are a band that’s currently pulling the rug out from under today’s “scene”.
Originally formed in 2002 as a three piece band, Gross Misconduct soon became a renowned stage act with their musical versatility firmly holding them apart from others of the same genre. With the introduction of the mighty Hart Bothers in late 2008, Gross Misconduct had taken on a whole new energy and attitude toward their music.
So what separates Gross Misconduct from all the other bands you might ask?
For one, they have no gimmicks. They don’t need to wear flashy neon or dress up like white kids at a 50 Cent concert, or sing about getting wasted to blow listeners away. Instead they channel true feeling and emotion through their lyrics and let the music speak for itself. No trendy haircuts or cheesy breakdowns here.
The music takes the deepest nuances of melody, explosively mixed with pace, and delivers a dark Progressive Punk Rock sounding machine set to leave you more captivated than the current trend. Gross Misconduct represents the future of Punk Rock.
Their in your face performances and astoundingly well developed skills as songwriters, have help propel them to a level other bands toil toward their entire careers. With the release of UNFORGIVING SKY E.P coming in Feb 2011
Time may be the distance but for Gross Misconduct it is only the beginning.
