SAARKIE Release Their Second Album

Saturday, 12 March sees SAARKIE, South Africa's only all-girl, Afrikaans rock band release their second album entitled Identiteit. The album is produced by Sean Manley and Zanda Traut and was recorded at Manley Studios in Pretoria where some of SA's most renowned artists have recorded before.

"It was a privilege for Manley Studios to record SAARKIE's new album, Identiteit. It is an energetic, fun, positive rock album with a few twists! The vibrant, colourful personalities of these girls shone through every day in the studio, even in the toughest of times. I am very proud of what we have accomplished - the songs are all very strong and the album sounds great! The hard work is done and it's time for SAARKIE to rock SA!" - Sean Manley, Producer

SAARKIE's musical growth since the release of their debut album, Luister in 2009 is evident in the fact that all of SAARKIE's members are now graduate musicians with the result that they have improved in mastering their instruments to write better quality songs. With Identiteit they bring a unique combination of songs and instruments to the South African music industry, which will definitely leave a lasting impression in the world of rock.

"Identiteit represents a metaphorical journey through the lives of each of the members of SAARKIE, as well as every music listener, to find their own identity. The album encourages listeners to have enough self confidence to discover their own identity and to live their lives according to it." - SAARKIE

The album also contains a collaboration between SAARKIE and renowned South African rocker Jan Blohm in the form of Nader Aan My. Jan wrote the song for SAARKIE and also sings it with them on the album.

"It was an absolute honour and highlight to be associated with a celebrated artist such as Jan Blohm. We are extremely excited about the song and it fits perfectly with SAARKIE's vibe." - SAARKIE

The first single from the album, namely Oorlog In My Hart was released to radio stations in December 2010 and has received extensive airplay on campus and regional stations all over South Africa.

Identiteit will be launched this Saturday at Liedjieboer in Midrand and entrance is free! Doors open at 20h00.

Become a fan on Facebook, visit SAARKIE's website or download a teaser from Identiteit in the form of Lucky Strike for FREE here!