2019 Rewind: My Top 40 Songs of the Year

2019 was a massive year for South African music, defined by heavyweight collaborations and the evolution of the alternative scene. From the anthemic "Dagdrome in suburbia" to the raw energy of Spoegwolf and the return of local legends, these 40 tracks were the soundtrack to my year.

The "Brilliant 5" Highlights

1. Dagdrome in Suburbia - Francois van Coke & Spoegwolf The ultimate 2019 collaboration. A track that bridged generations of rock fans and captured the feeling of the year perfectly.



2. Sister Rosetta - Frank Turner A high-energy tribute delivered with Turner's signature storytelling and punk-folk grit.



3. Darkside - blink-182 A standout moment from the Nine album—fast, catchy, and proving the kings of pop-punk still have it.



4. Blou - Spoegwolf Atmospheric and deeply poetic. Spoegwolf continued their dominant run this year with this haunting track.



5. She's Mine - Kip Moore A masterclass in modern country-rock songwriting that stayed on repeat throughout 2019.



The Full 2019 Playlist

  1. Daarsy Boys - Francois van Coke & Hunter Kennedy

  2. 17 Shots - Christia Visser

  3. Oogkontak - Bouwer Bosch & Lucinda

  4. Vuur op die Water - Elandré

  5. Weier - Die Melktert Kommissie

  6. Something You Love - Kiefer Sutherland

  7. Koma - Spoegwolf

  8. Irrelevant - Die Melktert Kommissie

  9. Die Deur - Christia Visser

  10. Twaalf Rondtes - Juan Boucher

  11. Naby Jou Wees - Deon Meiring

  12. Skemer (Maria) - Spoegwolf

  13. Nie Stilstaan Nie - The Vanilla

  14. Storm - Spoegwolf

  15. God's Country - Blake Shelton

  16. One Thing Right - Marshmello & Kane Brown

  17. Radio - Rammstein

  18. The Git Up - Blanco Brown

  19. Hell Right - Blake Shelton

  20. Main Ou's - AKA & YoungstaCPT

  21. Whiskey en Jy - Juan Boucher

  22. Ek Weet Net Nie - JMF

  23. Pleit - Bouwer Bosch & Lucinda

  24. Waar die See die Kus Omhels - Bouwer Bosch & Lucinda

  25. Lenie Blou III - Spoegwolf

  26. Ons Word Een - Juan Boucher

  27. Potte - Early B, Jack Parow & Justin Vega

  28. Dames - Biggy

  29. Blow - Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars

  30. Original Me - yungblud

  31. Wolf Totem - The HU

  32. Punk Maniak - Laat-Patrollie

  33. Bliksoldaat - Deon Meiring

  34. You Should See Me in a Crown - Billie Eilish

  35. Lift My Spirit - Arno Carstens

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