PERMANENT RECORD is very pleased to announce a collaboration with Francois van Coke, the always forward thinking frontman of Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel, on the 1st single of his new solo album.  The 7" single, with an exclusive vinyl only B-side, will be available from late February 2015. Francois will be on tour at selected venues throughout SA to promote the single, with a full length album planned to release in April 2015. Stay tuned for more info. francoisvancoke.co.za Photo by Hayden Phipps

GODFATHERS OF SOUTH AFRICAN PUNK ROCK N’ ROLL RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘PROGRESS THROUGH PLUNDER’ ON iTUNES AND VINYL THROUGH PERMANENT RECORD. The Slashdogs, The Godfathers of South African rock ‘n roll have finally returned, with a new release that demonstrates their commitment to grow musically, their ability to morph seamlessly into new avenues and sounds and their unwavering punk mentality, demonstrated in the lyrics and subject matter of their new release ‘Progress Through Plunder.’ This band has by no means lost its ability to snarl and bite. They’ve just been sharpening their teeth. ‘Progress Through Plunder’ is scheduled for release on iTunes...

Starting a record label is easy*. Make a logo. Get a band. Or two. Record some music. Source a reliable a vinyl manufacturer. Make album art (TIP - Surround yourself with the best artists, photographers, designers and content creators). Pay for production of record. Import records (downside of living in SA). Pay import tax. Make a website. You are on it. Create a Facebook page. Invite your friends. Link instagram. Make distro contacts. Source proper packaging. Buy bubble wrap. Lots of it. Source postal rates. Hope and pray SAPO plays along. Make sure your website is also an online shop which can...