Just Music, South Africa’s leading independent music company, has announced Mongrel Records, a new label imprint that will focus on pushing heavier rock and metal artists from around Africa to the international market. Utilizing the full spectrum of Just Music’s successful artist and label services, whilst retaining an independent A&R and artist development profile. Just Music has appointed Warren Gibson to the newly created position of Label Manager for Mongrel Records. Gibson has been involved in the South African music industry for over 20 years as a leading publicist for local artists. He has been closely associated with the development of the metal and heavy rock scene in South Africa, as well as media liaison and touring for a number of international artists and indie labels. Gibson will continue to serve as Managing Director of his independent Plug Music Agency. Mongrel’s first exciting signing is psychedelic stoner rock band Ruff Majik from Pretoria.Continue reading →