an over the top energetic group with deep down rhythm and melody combining passionate screams of ballistic rock and roll. these four guys won’t stop at anything to make their voices heard above the hard hitting quakes they are so eager to make! born on the soil of stellenbosch comes black market riots. no sitting back on expression, honesty and pure rock and roll are most likely to be found in every performance by this four piece.

they started off in the warm summer of 2008 and started writing music all about passion and truth. being in the scene for just over two years they have found a solid foot to stand on. winning the Mystic Boer Battle of the bands 2008 gave them the opportunity to record their first EP which launched on 19 September 2009. they have shared the stage with the likes of Van Coke Kartel, Kobus, Prime Circle, Taxi Violence, Knave, The Dirty Skirts and a couple more. they have also received their wildcard slot for Oppikoppi 2008 and played the newly established Raka Acoustic festival in 2009. they had the privelage to open the Stellenbosch Campus Jool Festival 2009 and returned in 2010, sharing the stage with new holland and dirty skirts.

their EP, entitled “Box of Dreams”, launched alongside their debut music video “Machine" currently aired on the MNet channel, MK. the EP deals with struggles and believes of the everyday person caught in situations of hope, love, fear and the most obvious, passion.

Black Market Riots wears Insight.



1 September 2010 -
Yeah, so we had a super weekend up in Johannesburg. Thanks to all the friends fo popping through and making it a great experience. Please go through our media section where you will find our brand new single: When We Collide.

Also check our gig dates and come through where you can to have a jol!

Also a very happy Spring day to you South Africa!

Cheers!

8 September: Mercury Lounge, Cape Town. Read more...

11 September: Mystic Boer, Wolfalley Party. Read more...

1-3 October: Vlakvarkgat Rock Fees, Langebaan. With bands such as Van Coke Kartel, The Undefined, Zinkplaat and more. Read more...

Box of Dreams EP 2009
Recorded: Franschhoek Studios
Mixed: Julian Bach
Mastered: Lapdust Studios

Design: G Studio Branding Agency (Pty) Ltd

All music and lyrics by Black Market Riots

Other musicians on this album: Jacques Geldenhuys & Riaan Scholtz