Songs

Songs come and go, but there are three songs that have captured South Africans’ attention for several weeks on the charts. Photo: Pexels

[Watch] Alternative local music for YOUR amped week

Watch some alternative music videos to get you in the mood for the rest of the week! What are YOU listening to for the right mood?

Songs

Songs come and go, but there are three songs that have captured South Africans’ attention for several weeks on the charts. Photo: Pexels

Watch some alternative music videos to get you in the mood for the rest of the week!

Whether you’re driving to work or on the way home, everyone has a playlist, soundtrack, or anthem that makes them feel better.

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What’s your feel good song?

Check out some of these local alternative songs, including Parlotones and Jean Morrison. Get back into the groove of a great week!

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[Watch] Jean Morrison: Overcoated

Overcoated is the new single from South African-born musician Jean Morrison, released as a hot new track while he’s working on new material and touring through San Diego. If you love crunchy guitars and powerful vocals, then you’re going to have an absolute party with this.

[Watch] Constructus Corporation: Puff the Magik

Constructus Corporation is one of the bands that made ‘Waddy’ from Die Antwoord-fame famous in the first place. Featuring lyrics about the green dragon (and the green herb), this is a track that many people haven’t discovered yet – and yes, it was banned on most radio stations at the time of its release, so watch it here.

[Watch] Parlotones: Lisa se Klavier

Lisa se Klavier is a lyrical song about a pianist from the Cape, originally by singer-songwriter Koos Kombuis. Covered by the Parlotones, the song takes you on a journey through barely-lit streets for a classic and calm rendition of a great local track. Watch Kahn Morbee in all his glory here.

[Watch] Seether: Beer

The band we know as Seether wasn’t always called this, but had a pre-famous stint and called themselves Saron Gas – yes, really. One of their first songs was called Beer (from the year 2000), and it’s hard to decide if it’s a song about love (or a track about hate).

Watch it here, but beware of explicit lyrics.

The Narrow: Lonely Lonely

If the lyrics ‘Lonely, lonely, lonely Sunday morning’ makes you want to get up and party, you’re part of the alternative local crowd grooving to the music – or you don’t know the song yet! Released by local band The Narrow in the 2000s, watch the track below.

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Which great local (or international) songs have made your week? Send us your details at info@thesouthafrican.com; alternatively you can send us a WhatsApp message on +27 60 011 0211.

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