Fokofpolisiekar are a South African post-hardcore/alternative rock band formed in Bellville near Cape Town in 2003. Their debut EP As Jy met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand broke out with “Hemel op de Platteland” and later albums Lugsteuring and Swanesang.
Die Heuwels Fantasties, an Afrikaans alternative pop rock and electronic act from Bellville, South Africa, formed in 2007/2008. Known for their unique sound and energetic live shows, they have won multiple awards, including a SAMA, and achieved Gold status for albums. Popular songs include "Vinger Alleen," with collaborations like Jack Parow.
Spoegwolf, an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Paarl, South Africa, formed in 2012. Known for raw, thought-provoking lyrics and a blend of alternative rock and folk-pop, they craft authentic, melody-driven music. Popular songs include "Storm" and "Lenie Blou". They made history as the first Afrikaans band to top the Apple Music Albums chart. Notable albums include Koma and Somer, which won a Ghoema Music Award. They have collaborated with artists like Francois van Coke.
Karen Zoid, born in Brussels, Belgium, is a South African rock singer, songwriter, and "Queen of Rock." Known for her powerful English and Afrikaans vocals, she gained fame with "Afrikaners is Plesierig." Her albums include "Poles Apart" and "Humanoid." Zoid has won multiple SAMAs and SAFTAs, collaborated with artists like John Mayer, and hosted "Republiek van Zoid Afrika."
South African rapper and Afrikaans pop culture icon known for his signature long peak cap. Jack Parow has gold and platinum albums, an autobiography, documentaries and TV series, and tours worldwide, including PAROWFEST in Utrecht.
Robbie Wessels is ’n Suid-Afrikaanse akteur, sanger, liedjieskrywer en filmmaker. Bekend as Poena in Gauteng-alêng-alêng (2002). Het albums soos My Vissermanvriend Se Pa en Halley Se Komeet; duet met Bok van Blerk: Die Sluise Van Die Hemel.
Early B (born Earl Swartz) is a South African Afrikaans rapper from Gqeberha/Bloemendal, known for sharp storytelling, comic timing and local slang. A Ghoema Award winner, he broke through with Cerebellum and released albums Aangename Kennis and Funky-Kaans.
Zaan Sonnekus is ’n Suid-Afrikaanse sanger-liedjieskrywer en musikant van Bloemfontein, Vrystaat. Sy alternatiewe rock met ’n sielvolle aanslag het hom gewild gemaak by jonger gehore; hy het al oopgemaak vir Francois van Coke, Spoegwolf en Jack Parow.
Halifax, Nova Scotia's alt-pop duo Neon Dreams blends pop, rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop, and reggae. Known for energetic shows and positive messages, hits include "Marching Bands" and "Life Without Fantasies," a platinum success in South Africa. They released "The Good, The True And The Beautiful" (2024) and won a JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group in 2020.
VAN PLETZEN is a South African electronic duo known for a genre-blending sound, satirical lyrics, and energetic live shows, moving from stripped-down acoustic songwriting to high-energy electronic dance music.