Cantrel: Father and Son

You know those interviews where you walk in expecting a good chat… and end up being blown away by the talent, legacy, and pure music magic? That was my Breakfast Lab interview with Cantrel.

 

Let me set the scene: Just another Wednesday morning then across the line the voice of Neil from South Africa’s from rock royalty Prime Circle, followed by his son Jesse, saying “Hello”.

These dudes are cool, calm and you can just feel that their all about the music!

 

They are Cantrel: a father-son duo from Pietermaritzburg who are, quite literally, setting the world stage on fire.

 

But let me tell you about their music. The Sound That Bridges Bloodlines and Borders.

Their new EP, Jump, is more than just a record—it’s an intergenerational handshake between gritty rock roots and forward-facing sound. It’s their fourth release, and by far their boldest. Every track pulses with emotion, drive, and that kind of nostalgic edge that makes you believe music will never die and from what I’ve been hearing, it just evolved with a little help from this father and son.

 

But let’s talk about Walls. Their single from the EP. One million views and counting on TikTok. I asked about it, they didn’t expect it to blow up like this.

The fact is this. There’s something unmistakably powerful about seeing two generations play off each other so naturally. Neil brings the wisdom, the experience, the road-hardened chops. Jesse brings the hunger, the edge, and a voice that carries the weight of both.

 

Together, they’re not trying to sound like anyone else. They are Cantrel. And their chemistry? It’s not just musical. It’s familiar. It’s electric.

 

If you haven’t yet jumped on the Cantrel wave, now’s your moment. Their EP Jump is out now and streaming on every platform your thumbs can reach. Trust me—once you hit Walls, you’re not going back.

 

Follow their journey. Stalk their socials. Catch a show if you’re lucky.

(BTW, I told them to get to Nam!)

 

📸 Instagram: @cantrelmusic

🎵 TikTok: @cantrelmusic

📘 Facebook: CANTREL

📺 YouTube: Cantrel – Walls (Official Music Video)

 

My Final Thought is this?

There are moments when music makes you feel like you’re witnessing something bigger than the sum of its chords and lyrics. That’s what Cantrel is doing. And I got to hear it from them!

 

Do yourself a favor. Hit play. Feel it.