Myepic is a South African band featuring singer Jeff Strodl, bassist Matthys Cronje, lead guitarist JP Sing and percussionist Jonathan Jackson. The band's debut full-length album, ''The Love Industry'', was released on Murdercall Records under their original name Myepic. It was produced by Hanu de Jong of The Narrow. Two years later a seven-track EP, ''Happiness Hurts'', followed on

Sheer Sound Sheer Sound is a South African independent record label formed in 1994 by Damon Forbes. History Sheer Sound was formed in November 1994, shortly after South Africa's first democratic elections. The label was initially a home for jazz and world ...

. It was produced by SAMA-winner Neal Snyman and included the

Springbok Nude Girls The Springbok Nude Girls (a.k.a. the Nudies, or the Nude Girls) is a rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. An alternative rock band, the Nude Girls introduced punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal into their songs, introducing a new wo ...

. Lyrically this material was darker, encapsulating various challenges and temptations faced by band members and their rock 'n roll lifestyle. ''A life worth livin, produced in-house by Grant Bez, offers a new name with a new sound and direction: their present-day motto is "Stop trying to be cool and just have fun." They announced that it would be the last album released on CD, as they believe the way forward is singles and digital. Highlights of the band's career include touring Germany in 2006, opening for

Seether Seether are a South African rock band founded in 1999 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they moved to the United States and changed it to Seether to avoid confusion wit ...

at the Standard Bank Arena in 2008, studio experiences at MK's Studio 1, and touring with South African stalwarts

The Parlotones The Parlotones are a South African indie rock band from Johannesburg. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Kahn Morbee (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Hodgson (lead guitar), Glen Hodgson (bass guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), and Neil ...

. In 2010 Kahn Morbee provided additional vocals on the track "Don't You Love Dancing". "Make up your mind" was written by Jay Bones from Fuzigish, with Strodl, who wanted to experiment with different styles of songwriting and learn something. The band played live on an internet broadcast to fans around the world on the 1st season of SkyRoomLive in 2012.

Releases

Myepic released their debut full-length album ''The Love Industry'' on Murdercall Records in 2006 and a 7-track EP ''Happiness Hurts'' on Sheer Sound in 2008.

Band members

* Jeff Strodl – lead vocals, guitar * Matthys Cronje – bass guitar * JP Sing – guitar * Jonathan Jackson – drums * Kerran Yates – drums (2010–2012) * Grant Bez – guitar,

vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ...

(2006–2011) * Janlo van den Heefer – drums (2007–2009)

References

{{reflist

External links

Myepic
on Facebook
Music
on SoundCloud
Interview
on 24.com South African hard rock musical groups South African alternative rock groups