Musketeer Records, an independent music company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, was formed in August 2000 by Brian O’ Shea and Peter Lacey. 

The philosophy of the company is quite simple: to identify the best local South African artists and music, sign and develop it to the best possible (and international) standard and to sell its music around the world. In short, to create the best possible boutique record and production company in South Africa.

Musketeer gained almost immediate success by signing, producing and releasing the debut album by Seether (nee Saron Gas) into the South African market in October 2000. Seether was subsequently subject to a bidding war in the US and was eventually signed by Wind Up Entertainment, in August 2001, for launch into the U.S. market.  

In the last ten years Seether have enjoyed top 10 success through the United States, Canada, Germany, France, South Africa, Australia and Japan with more than ten singles, five major movie synchronisations, two albums that have gone gold across the world and one that has gone platinum. See Appendix A for detail. 

Candîce was a Musketeer project for over two years and her project involved songwriters in USA, Australia and South Africa, with Candice herself co-writing 5 tracks on her debut album. The album, “Chasing Your Tomorrows”, was released to local critical acclaim in January 2003. The album was produced by in Australia by Clive Young  and mixed by Paul Gomersall (George Michael, Phil Collins), also in Australia. Musketeer then took Candice internationally and signed her to Sony UK in September 2003.

The Company has also had significant success across gaming software with Sugardrive (2004), Zola (2006), Heroes Wear Red (2009) and 7th Son (2010) all securing levels of involvement, either with in game music or direct sponsorship.

2010 has seen the company extend it’s reach directly into Europe and the USA with tours completed and planned for the rest of 2010 and well into 2011.  Eric Begala, once a Nelson Mandela praise singer, has also had a song released for the 2010 World Cup called “The Beautiful Game”.


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With a distinctive sound developed through tireless attention to musicality and artistry, Stick Figure has redefined American reggae music with his latest album, Wisdom, released on September 9th, 2022. As with his previous releases, Wisdom was written, produced and recorded by Scott Woodruff, a self-taught musician, at Stick Figure-owned Great Stone Studios in Oakland, CA, former home of Green Day.
 
Wisdom is Stick Figure’s seventh album and follows the unprecedented success of 2019’s World on Fire, which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Top 200, #6 overall Top albums, #1 Independent, and #1 Reggae album. World on Fire has sold over 300,000 copies including streaming equivalents, according to Nielsen soundscan data. Stick Figure’s catalog has now sold well over one million copies and been streamed over three billion times. 

Wisdom is a journey and a search for what matters in life–a search for meaning, purpose, place and belonging. Wisdom is a code to live by where we can accept that it is ok to start over, to make mistakes, to love, and to feel pain. It is a reminder to focus on the little things that bring joy and know that all of it is a part of our individual story. It also shows us that we should have some fun doing it all! In signature Stick Figure style, Wisdom can bring peace and happiness in the dark moments as well as in the good times, and the benefits of the music can stay with the listener long after the record has stopped spinning.

Benguela have been playing improvised music together for over twenty years and have recently released their 7th album Are You Awake?. Every show they play is a spur of the moment creative cesspool that straddles both the ambient and angular.

Bookings: raz@beyondmngmnt.com

Merkaba guides us on a journey through shadow and light, mind and emotion, reflecting our empowered and divine nature to us through alchemical audio. 
Merkaba's unique and organic sound challenges us to awaken to the forgotten ancient tribal spirit hidden in our cellular memory and to the infinite power in all of us.

Love Melodic  Techno,House,Down Tempo,Organic and Electronic.  To DJ is a Great passion of mine and I love sharing the energy of what music brings me,  with others. Hope to make some awesome lists for my fellow music lovers to enjoy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇨🇩🇩🇪  https://www.instagram.com/hugobartz1?igsh=MWhrbXN6aG1qcW1ncw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Andre Kriel (Guitar)
Kobus de Kock jr (Vocals)
Chris ThunderVolt (Bass)
Jason Hinch (Drums)

The Black Cat Bones – ‘The Long Drive’ album release
‘Arguably South Africa’s top live band …’ - (The Citizen)

The Black Cat Bones’ second album ‘The Long Drive’ is set to be released on 1 October 2011.

The album is a culmination of experiences gathered from a demanding two-year touring and performing schedule, reflecting every emotion, every triumph, and every loss - on the road, on stage, and in life. Following their well-received debut release ‘Silverton Swamp Songs’ (2009), ‘The Long Drive’ combines both the timeless energetic blues-rock sound of the band with a new, mature and innovative approach to their music. Well known songwriter Koos Kombuis calls it ‘a fusion of Blues and Rock n Roll, but they do it so damn good that it sounds like something totally new..’

‘The Long Drive’ was recorded between May and September 2011 at Wolmer Records together with SAMA award-winning producer Lanie van der Walt, and combines the song writing skills of vocalist Kobus de Kock jr and guitarist Andre Kriel with the infectious rhythmic offerings of Chris van der Walt on Bass and Keyboards and Jason Hinch on drums and percussion. The album contains 10 original tracks featuring the breathtaking vocal harmonies of Tammy Wilson (Southern Gypsy Queen), as well as a slow but fervent version of Janis Joplin’s ‘Ball and Chain’ with Jacob Wulana from ‘Tidal Waves’ fame on Hammond Organ. The songs range from honest and soulful compositions that touch on everyday adversities to hard-driving Blues-with-attitude, unmistakably matching the intensity of their live shows.

The first single ‘The Long Drive’ is set to hit the airwaves in late September, followed by launch events at The Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove, Johannesburg (01 October), and Cafe Barcelona in Elardus Park, Pretoria (14 October). The official Media launch will be held on Tues 4 October at Steak n Ale in Lyttelton, Centurion. (Media bookings can be e-mailed to andre.kriel@gmail.com)

MANAGEMENT / BOOKINGS / SALES:
Andre Kriel: 072 146 8819
E-Mail: andre.kriel@gmail.com
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