Welcome to the official website of African rock band South of Nine. Stay tuned for the latest news...
Welcome to the official website of African rock band South of Nine. Stay tuned for the latest news...
14.07.2025 - South of Nine’s return is more than a gig—it’s a testament to the enduring power of alternative rock. From their early days in Johannesburg, where they shared stages with South African heavyweights, to Garbers’ solo loop-based performances in Seattle, this band has always been about passion and connection. With Kyle Williams back on drums, Stephen Greenwood’s searing lead guitar, and Danny Helsing’s rock-solid bass, the chemistry is set to ignite.
Add in the dynamic support from the mighty Man as Machine, Swazi Head legend himself Richard Coughlan, the magical After Wonderland, and you’ve got a lineup that’ll deliver a night of pure, unfiltered rock energy.Whether you’re a longtime fan who caught their South African festival sets or a Johannesburg local discovering their anthemic sound for the first time, this show is your chance to witness a band reborn.
Expect a setlist that spans their discography, from the raw urgency of Palindrome to the polished ferocity of Emphysema, all delivered with the kind of intensity that only a reunion six years in the making can muster. It’s the perfect night to scream along, throw your fists in the air, and remember why you fell in love with rock in the first place.
Date: August 15, 2025
Venue: Bailey's Bedfordview, Johannesburg 61 Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview
Time: Doors at 7 PM, show at 7:30 PM
Tickets: R60
Age: 21+
Lineup: South of Nine (David Garbers, Kyle Williams, Stephen Greenwood, Danny Helsing), Man as Machine, Richard Coughlan, After Wonderland
Vibe: Sweaty, anthemic, and unapologetically rock
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6.3.2025 - Hailing from the sun-scorched plains of Botswana, the infamous long-dead three-piece grunge rock juggernaut USED2BSYRIS has unleashed their long-dormant sonic beast with the music video for “Dust,” the blistering first single from their debut album The Virus. Crafted two decades ago and finally released like a perfectly aged, slightly unhinged bottle of desert-brewed chaos, this album is a raw, energetic middle finger to polished pop, channeling the gritty spirit of 90s Seattle with a distinctly African swagger. Expect snarling riffs, vocals that sound like they’ve been gargled with gravel, and enough pent-up emotion to make even the most stoic warthog headbang. USED2BSYRIS doesn’t just play grunge—they resurrect it, dust it off, and make it howl under the Botswana moon.
05.09.2025 -GARBERS makes a triumphant return in 2025 with the video to electrifying single 'Lost in Denver.' The cinematic music video unveils a cunning, enigmatic figure seizing the Earth—embodied as a glowing orb—in a mesmerizing tunnel escape. A nod to a hazy Denver encounter, lost in a psychedelic whirl, this visually stunning masterpiece redefines GARBERS’ artistry. Stream now and experience the magic!
05.01.2025 - Get ready, GARBERS fans! The highly anticipated music video for Lost in Denver is dropping soon! This cinematic masterpiece from the un-iconic 2024 single promises a wild ride with a mysterious stranger stealing the Earth itself in a surreal tunnel chase—a psychedelic nod to a hazy Denver night. Stay tuned for the premiere and prepare to be blown away! #LostInDenver #GARBERS2025
4.20.2025 - Two decades ago, in the dusty heart of Botswana, the three-piece rock outfit USED2Bsyris—think scrappy guitars, angsty howls, and questionable haircuts—penned their debut album, The Virus, only to let it gather cobwebs until now. Finally unleashed in 2025, this relic of raw, unfiltered vibes features bangers like Dust, a gritty ode to nothingness, Somewhere, for when you're lost but make it poetic, and the gut-puncher Alsatian, a tearjerker about a dead dog on the roadside that hits harder than a hangover. The band’s long broken up—probably over who ate the last samosa—but we dusted off this time capsule anyway, because who doesn’t need a dose of nostalgic chaos? Go stream it, laugh, cry, and maybe adopt a stray pup in their honor.
8.21.2024 - New song by Garbers out now! STREAM ON SPOTIFY STREAM ON YOUTUBE
17.5.2024 - South of Nine just released the 'Fine Acids' music video on YouTube. Check it out!
13.5.2024 - South of Nines's 2nd album 'Emphysema' released worldwide on the 27th of December 2023, now there is a video for single 'Fine Acids' droppin' Friday 17 May 2024. Get ready!
04.04.2024 - South of Nine's single 'Fine Acids' reviewed by LA on Lock! Thanks to Kreadiv Kesh, check it out on the link below.
12.27.2023 - The day has arrived. South of Nine's 2nd album 'Emphysema' is officially released on all streaming platforms! Check it out in the MUSIC tab!
12.20.2023 - South of Nines's 2nd album 'Emphysema' releases worldwide on the 27th of December 2023, one week to go!
12.15.2023 - South of Nines's 2nd album 'Emphysema' releases worldwide on the 27th of December 2023, go get it!
12.01.2023 - South of Nines's follow up to the 2015 debut album 'Palindrome' is set to be dropping on the 27th of December 2023!
11.01.2023 - Release date is set for the 1st of December. Nothing like a stoner Christmas tune. Botswana's infamous Swazi Head drop a Christmas song called 'HO HO'. Follow the link for a sneak..
10.19.2023 - Latest edition of the Robert Lang Session from back in April 2023. Check out Garbers performing original song ' Karma' on the RC300 Loopstation. Robert Lang Studios is based in North Seattle in Shoreline, WA. More to follow soon.
10.16.2023 - New album announcement! Unsure if this day would ever arrive, South of Nine is coming back to try top the first album 'Palindrome'. It will be a 13 track album with lead singles 'Burn' and 'Fine Acids'. The prominse is to have it out before the end of this year.
4.7.2023 - Garbers is set to head into the studio on Monday 10th April to track some new music at Robert Lang Studios for an upcoming release. Stay tuned for the live feeds.
3.29.2023 - Check out this latest interview released from the USL Network. It is hosted by the wonderful Ayasha Roberson. Hear the latest in happenings on the Garbers front.
3.7.2023 - Catch GARBERS live at THE IRON HORSE PUB in Wichita Falls, TEXAS on the 8th of March 2023. 8PM FREE entry!
2.27.2023 - Great news, GARBERS has been confirmed to play in Laramie Wyoming at The Great Untamed. Follow the link to get more details
2.15.23 - In this latest interview with Clay Burton from the 'Independent Music and Arts Insider' publication Garbers is asked about his biggest struggles and about the journey he has been on to get here today. imaai.org/exclusive-interview-with-david-garbers/
02.08.23 The latest single 'Existence' has found its way on to a new playlist on Spotify today. Click the link below to add the playlist and discover other cool new artists.
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02.07.23 'Existence' has now found its way on to another Spotify playlist today. Click the link below to add the playlist to your Spotify and to discover some new music.
1.30.23 - GARBERS new single has been added to Swedish based Spotify playlist 'New Indie Rock Pop Playlist. Click the link below to add this playlist to your library and discover more.
12.18.22 - Click link below to add this playlist to your library.
12.19.22 - Add this new playlist to your spotify library!
12.16.22 - Garbers track 'Existence' has been added to the New Indie Music Monday and Friday playlist on Spotify. Click the link below and add it to your library!
12.16.22 - New single added to the Fresh Indie Rock Playlist on Spotify.
12.15.22 Can you believe this finally happened? Maybe late, but better than never! Dont miss your chance to go and follow the latest trend right now at www.ticktok.com/garbersmusic
11.02.2022 - From the depths of Black Rock City, Nevada. A new video shines through sporting an unreleased, never heard before track 'Existence'. Truth is it was supposed to be a hidden track on the South of Nine album but I dont have a band so... what the hell. heheh. The actual song is being released worldwide on the 29th of November!
11.29.2022 - 'Existence' Out Now on your preferred streaming platform.
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11.09.2022 -New song 'Existence' will be available 29th November!
The new acoustic number 'Existence' will be coming out on the 29th of November 2022. Look out for it on your favorite streaming platform.
1.28.23 In this latest article, Garbers is reviewed by Chadwick Easton. "He’s one of those rare performers that you know would still be writing and playing music even if he couldn’t release it for some reason."
12.09.22 Follow this link and check out the story. https://www.volatileweekly.com/p/interview-with-garbers
03.03.2015- South of Nines's debut album 'Palindrome' comes out today March 3, 2015!
6.1.2011 - The birth of S.O.N took place in Johannesburg on 1st of June with a gig at Tanz Cafe, releasing a DIY self-titled EP. This was where it all started. Some tracks included on the demo are found on the first album proceeding this.