VAN SMITH, a three-piece acoustic-based folk/pop band, released their debut album With the Wind via iTunes on Monday 16 September 2013.

The band's brand of funky, folksy, groovy, dancy, sexy music still manages to soften even the hardest of beards and proves to be as infectious as ever. Their catchy tunes and grooving bass lines satisfy everyone from the most discerning music lover to the most casual listener on the street.

The silky smooth trio, consisting of Willie van Tonder (bass, vocals), Jaryd Smith (vocals, guitar) and Reyno van der Linde (drums), have been hard at work for the past two years charming audiences across the country and performing alongside some of South Africa's biggest names at the biggest local festivals.

Entering Stone Studios' in-house recording facility in June, Van Smith made short work of the recording and mixing processes, taking little over two months to complete With the Wind, alongside producer/engineer Rudi Massyn. 

Whether the blossoms are blooming or the leaves are falling, Van Smith has crafted the perfect soundtrack to suit any season and lift any mood. This is a band South Africa has been waiting for.

For a taste of what Van Smith has to offer have a listen to the band's debut single 'Cupid Find Me', which has enjoyed airplay on various radio stations, on SoundCloud.

They Have also released a video for their song 'Beautiful World'


Jak Tomas - the artist formerly known as Joshua Kenneth Grierson, is a self-taught multi-genre singer, songwriter and producer born, raised and based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tomas is an authentic, passionate and uncompromising artist; an artist that wants to tell you a story.

A group comprising of members not content to be confined to any one genre. Unafraid to try an non commercial variety of music this industrial fueled metal band is up for anything left of center. Fronted by lead vocalist Zurika Cilliers with permanent founding member Don Olsen. Non permanent members include and have included Lance Von Buddenbrock (Gorous)/Jeremy Van Heerden/Alex Trapani/Ockert Van Coppenhagen. Collaborations with various vocalists include Jenny Modemann (Cruel Treatment)/LadyAxe (South Africa)/Dean G. Smith (Deangersmith/Brothering/Odyssey)/ Yuri Zager (Arx/Monk).

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