Cowboys Of Doom, the first track off the upcoming EP from We Kill Cowboys, is a high-octane sonic assault that explores the volatile friction between those on the fringes of society and the ruling elite. The track features Jay Smith from acclaimed Metal outfit @doomtriggercore

We Kill Cowboys is a five-piece alt-rock band from Cape Town, blending punk rock, grunge, and post-hardcore into a sound that is raw, heavy…and unapologetic. Formed by tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex Muller, the band is driven by gritty storytelling and anti-establishment themes. Known for their electrifying live shows, We Kill Cowboys deliver an immersive, high-voltage experience that leaves audiences both exhilarated and reflective. Their music hits hard, lingers long, and firmly establishes them as a force determined to disrupt the scene.

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Lower Hollow unleash ferocious reimagining of Type O Negative’s “I Don’t Wanna Be Me”.

The idea to release a cover had been circulating within the Lower Hollow camp for some time, but the choice of song came together more organically than expected. According to drummer Ashley De Beer, the band were drawn to something outside of their usual sonic associations.

“For quite some time our camp has been discussing releasing a cover version. What is usually a tough decision to get everyone to agree on, came relatively easy. Everyone threw a couple songs in the hat, where there happened to be a few ideas of more gothic / industrial tracks. Reaching a consensus with Type O Negative’s ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Me’, certainly not a band or genre you’d easily associate with Lower Hollow, which made it perfect.”

One of the most striking elements of Lower Hollow’s version lies in its vocal reinterpretation. With Kathryn’s voice occupying a very different space to Peter Steele’s unmistakable baritone, the band leaned into contrast rather than comparison.

“Vocally of course is where you hear the biggest difference to the original, where we of course have Kathryn’s vocals in a completely different world to Peter Steele,” De Beer explains. “For Type O though, this song was somewhat different to their discography; a sort of black sheep track in a way where for us it felt more in line with our feel and sound.”

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‘How The West Was Lost’ captures Plum’s renewed creative fire.

Plum’s single ‘How The West Was Lost’ marks a powerful statement from Plum, the South African alt-rock trio originally formed in 1996 and known for their fearless fusion of trip-hop, acid rock, nu-metal, drum’n’bass and funk. Following a 17-year hiatus after the release of All and Nothing (2005) and their 2024 reunion, the band returns in razor-sharp form. Driven by tight, syncopated grooves and an urgent, agenda-charged pulse, the track delivers uncompromising, truth-bomb lyrics that cut through the noise.

Did you dig deep?
Before they dug deeper
One too many people die before they call it murder
Annihilator, negotiator
Follow me down, turn around I’ll get back to you later
To my surprise, I got no sleep in my eyes
Been awake for days and I’m living in a haze
We are the ones stepping up the new age
Twenty-twenty-fix we empower the mix

And I cannot give up
And we will not give up

And the rest is history now, the wars all cost
And the writings on the wall now, the best have lost
And the rate of change keeps growing, yet we’re sliding back
And the weight is on your shoulder, how the west is wack

People get together kamikaze attack
We can never go back I’ma never back up
There will be division, unless we take the mission
Unless we make the vision, let the truth speak up
Even when they blow it, they come on and then show it
Destroy it and we know it will never be enough
We could take it from them come on, get together
Come on, get together: before they fuck it up

And I cannot give up
And we will not give up

And the rest is history now, that the wars all cost
And the writings on the wall now, that the best have lost
And the rate of change keeps growing, yet we’re sliding back
And the weight is on your shoulder, how the west is wack

And the rate of change keeps growing
Yet we’re sliding fast
And the writings on the wall now
How the west was lost

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Filthy Hippies return with Waves, a breathtakingly immersive new EP that cements their status in the psychedelic shoegaze landscape. This is music built from profound vulnerability, translating simple human moments into massive sonic experiences. It’s an atmosphere you can wear, a heavy coat of sound that perfectly captures the sentiment of the track ‘Air’: “It’s like hearts, melting into flames” comment the band.

The Filthy Hippies is a Cape Town based alternative rock/psychedelic Shoegaze band formed in 2018. Known for their lush, reverb-soaked soundscapes and DIY ethos, they craft music that blends hypnotic textures with emotional depth. With layered guitars, dreamlike vocals, and a constantly evolving line-up, they’ve become a standout in South Africa’s underground rock scene.

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In their blistering single Cherry Lips, South African female-fronted alternative rock outfit ‘We Kill Cowboys’ tackle the challenges and resistance faced by empowered women in contemporary society. Fusing hard-hitting rock with metal undertones, the track emerges as a defiant anthem…a raw and unapologetic statement against societal constraints and expectations within the modern rock scene.

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Filthy Hippies’ new single “Honey” plunges fully into their shoegaze side, drenched in hazy guitars and reverb-soaked vocals. The track mourns a world unraveling, quietly pleading as cherished things slip away. It’s a fragile cry for help delivered into the void, knowing no one’s listening while everything slowly burns.

The Filthy Hippies is a Cape Town based alternative rock/psychedelic Shoegaze band formed in 2018. Known for their lush, reverb-soaked soundscapes and DIY ethos, they craft music that blends hypnotic textures with emotional depth. With layered guitars, dreamlike vocals, and a constantly evolving line-up, they’ve become a standout in South Africa’s underground rock scene.

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In their blistering single Cherry Lips, South African female-fronted alternative rock outfit ‘We Kill Cowboys’ tackle the challenges and resistance faced by empowered women in contemporary society. Fusing hard-hitting rock with metal undertones, the track emerges as a defiant anthem…a raw and unapologetic statement against societal constraints and expectations within the modern rock scene.

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In their blistering single Cherry Lips, South African female-fronted alternative rock outfit ‘We Kill Cowboys’ tackle the challenges and resistance faced by empowered women in contemporary society. Fusing hard-hitting rock with metal undertones, the track emerges as a defiant anthem…a raw and unapologetic statement against societal constraints and expectations within the modern rock scene.

We Kill Cowboys is a South African hard rock band from Cape Town, known for blending psychedelic rock, punk, grunge, and cowpunk. Founded by tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex Muller during the 2020 lockdown, the band started as a solo project and later expanded into a full lineup. They released their debut EP Let It Burn followed by Dirty Business in 2022, featuring raw, rebellious themes and gritty sound. In 2024, they dropped the single “Earth Demon” from their upcoming EP The Rage. We Kill Cowboys are recognized for their powerful, anti-establishment lyrics and strong presence in the Cape Town underground music scene.

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Lower Hollow’s “Social Disease (Redux)”, from Threnody (Songs of Perseverance), channels raw fury and catharsis. In crushing riffs and relentless rhythms, the award-winning South African metal act confronts the deep resentment of fractured bonds, the sting of betrayal, and the painful rebirth that followed their lineup split, forging identity through chaos.

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‘RIP’ leans into an appetising stoner rock kick that boasts climacteric, connective post-punk energy #wekillcowboys

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