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MENSDOM – ‘BONATUURLIK’ ALBUM INTERVIEW

Amped & Unfiltered: Mensdom Ignite ‘Bonatuurlik’ in an Explosive Interview

Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, Mensdom has forged a reputation for searing guitarriffs, thunderous rhythms and lyrics that cut straight to the heart. Now, with their debutfull‑length Read more

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AFTER AGATHA-CITY LIGHT SUNRISE-REVIEW

Reviewed by Chezre’ van Rensburg

After Agatha is a sparkling new band from Johannesburg, South Africa, their brand of “Power Pop” brings fresh takes to the pop-rock sounds of our teenage days, basking us in rays of nostalgia and Read more

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AFTER AGATHA LAUNCHES DEBUT SINGLE

AFTER AGATHA LAUNCHES DEBUT SINGLE “CITY LIGHT SUNRISE” – OUT 25 JULY

A fresh burst of power pop energy from seasoned South African musicians ready to light up the scene. Pretoria, South Africa — 25 July 2025 – Rising Read more

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CHAOS DOCTRINE – TRIAD REVIEW

Reviewed by Veronika van der Walt.

Chaos Doctrine brings a unique and modern metal assault by blending old school thrash and death with aggressive industrial metal. Originally formed in 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa by vocalist Dr D (Bedlam, Read more

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MARENE – ‘FINCHIE’ SINGLE AND ‘NEVERMINE’ EP

Bold, Bright, and Built for the Stage – MARENE’s ‘Finchie’ Single & Video (25 July) and ‘Nevermine’ EP (1 August) Are a Sonic Spectacle of Emotion

MARENE explode into their newest era with the release of the single ‘Finchie’ Read more

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SHERON ~GOODBYE MY LOVE – Album Review

by Veronika van der Walt

Renowned South African alternative rock artist Sheron has recently released his new album ‘Goodbye My Love’. This eight-track collection takes listeners on an emotional journey through 25 years of love, loss, healing, and self-discovery. Read more

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David Torrance- Crazy 

Reviewed by Duzzy Clayton 

David Torrance, otherwise known as my favourite Scotsman, is no stranger to Fanbase Music Magazine. 

Hot on the heels of his last track, “Now That You’re Gone,” Crazy takes David Torrance and his quality Read more

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GARETH HAZE ~ Never Have I Ever – Single Review

Gareth Haze's last offering, "Never Have I Ever" is an amazing track with beautiful lyrics and a very special message behind the track. when I first saw the song title of the song, I immediately thought of the drinking game called "Never Have I Ever". Read more
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BILLY OLIVER (with P.D. Wohl) ~ Dream in Blue – Single Review

Billy Oliver (born William Stephen Oliver) is a very cool, talented artist from Vancouver, British Columbia. He grew up listening to The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, the Righteous Brothers, the Beach Boys, and David Bowie over the radio Read more

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MENSDOM ~ Bid Vir My – Single Review

Mensdom is an Afrikaans punk rock band mostly from Pretoria. Translated to English Mensdom means humanity but the band’s name is actually ‘Mens’, which means human, and ‘dom’, which means stupid. Read more
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