The SA Guitarist Audio Experience

Julia Robert guitarist Roderick MacLeod chats to SAG about Julia Robert's latest EP "Late Stage Dream", packed with layers of heavy guitars and a surprise homage to 80s Euro synthpop with the German-sung female empowerment anthem "Starkes Mädchen". He talks about how the band gets those heavy, overdriven guitar tones and what inspired them in creating the sound profile of the band. He also breaks down his gear and how it comes together to create the Julia Robert sound.

Carl and Brendon from You, Me and the Harmony chat all about their gear, the band's latest album "Comets Collide", and share some awesome insight into the band's history and formation!

SAG had an awesome chat with the full band of Cape Townian hard rockers Black Pistol, who were nminated for "Best Rock Album" at the 2020 SAMA awards for their album, "Sins of the Father". We discuss the album, the recording process, gear and a whole lot of banter throughout!

This band really has such a unique sound, there is only one Manuvah to Land - I mean even the name is unique! They have stuck to their guns for so many years, doing what they feel is right. Doing things the way they want to do it. If you listen to how Durran, the lead guitarist, explain in the interview how they create their sound, you'll notice how deep it actually goes for them.

Tim Lotter - lead guitarist for alternative rock band The Color Blew and co-lead/rhythm guitarist for Human Nebula - sits down to chat to SAG about his rig rundowns for both bands he plays with and tells us about some crazy gig experiences.

SA Guitarist chats to Armand De Vries (ADV) - an enormously multi-talented singer-songwriter from Cape Town - about his latest solo EP "Enigmatic" which dropped earlier in 2020, as well as a series of singles he released throughout the course of 2019. We also discuss how an artist's emotions are intertwined with their music and how this is no exception to the music of ADV.

A little more than a month ago I had the privilege of chatting to Alanna Joy about the latest singles she and her band have released. We set out to chat about their new single "Tell Me" which is a collaboration with Matt Carstens. Alanna's vocals is definitely one of my favourite things about her music, apart from the fact that she writes heartfelt, relatable music about real-life experiences and struggles.

Ambient prog fingerstyle guitar maestro Ryno Theron sits down to chat with SA Guitarist about his brand new album release called "Howling Rush", and also reveals a special one-off album and merch giveaway that Ryno is hosting in association with SA Guitarist, Devographic and Alain Smith Guitars.

It's rare to find young guitarists these days who have been influenced by the guitar sounds of the 70s and 80s, but Josh is that kind of guitarist. It was such a pleasure chatting to this lead player (shredder) of the band Son of Leto. He comes across as the type of guitarist who knew exactly what type of sound he was going way for before he even knew how to play the guitar properly. He brings a very nostalgic, distinct sound to the band and he pulls it off super well!

Chatting to Des from Runaway Nuns was such a pleasure, what a great guy. Such a humble, down-to-earth guitarist that just loves jamming! Listen to the interview to hear all about his influences, his fetish for DD6 pedals and more!