Cold War Candy Drop

About Cold War Candy Drop

"Practically luminous... An outstanding achievement"
SL Magazine

"Superb"
Ken Stringfellow ((expired link)., The Posies, Big Star)

"Eclectic, musically mature and beautiful"
The Muso

"I have it on permanent rotation. Fresh, and not afraid to be pretty. I love it!"
Richard Butler (The Psychedelic Furs)

"A damn good cd!"
Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club)


In 2005 I formed a band called The Bang with my friend Brad. We recorded a 5 track demo and were soon signed to local indie label Chameleon. We subsequently completed our debut album "Shiny," which was produced by ex-Ella Mental bassist Adrian Levi.

We sold the album at gigs and through shops across South Africa. Our songs were featured on the EA Sports "Rugby 08" videogame and the "Footskating 101" soundtrack, and we were fortunate to be given the opportunity to support Ken Stringfellow when he performed at the Blues Room during (expired link) 2005 (expired link). visit.

We gigged around Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for the next 3 years. In 2008 Brad and I parted ways with our Bang band mates as we bo