When we are talking about aKing's music, expect uncompromising, focused energy. Sing-along alternative country-inspired songs and Classic Rock anthems are at the order of the day. The tongue-in-cheek and cynical, yet sometimes sentimental lyrics are mixed with an infectious, positive energy to accurately describe the strange contrast of their unique socio-political situation. aKING is a band with unlimited aspirations, but totally aware and in-tune with where they come from.
aKING`s debut album “Dutch Courage” (all the bandmembers are Afrikaans) was released on 1 February 2008. The album was recorded at BSharp Studios in Boksburg and contains 11 original English rock tracks.
The first single “The Dance” is play-listed on 5fm Radio South Africa and has reached the No.1 chart position on the 5fm Hi 5 at 5 Chart, as well as the no 1 position on the following campus radio stations: Tuks fm, UJ fm, RMR and Kovsie fm.
Check out more info on their website: www.aking.co.za
Gig Dates:
8 and 9 August – the Oppikoppi Wildcard Festival, Northam, Limpopo Province
3 October – Rocking the Daisies, Darling, Western Cape
4 October – OppiAarde rock Festival, Aardklop National Arts Festival, Potchefstroom, North West
