Aside from Laurie Levine’s worldclass output, South African alt-country fans have had to satisfy their desires by looking outwards. Trevor Rebello steps confidently into the territory with this slender, seven-track EP who’s first trio of tracks heralds a talent worth watching. Slow Horses sees Rebello grappling with leaving behind the capricious days of youth and young manhood as adulthood comes sharply into view, displaying an unexpected songwriting maturity. Towards the end, his ambitious musical vision stumbles a little (the Springsteen-esque throwaway, “Redlight”) but when set against the galvanising power of songs like the EP’s title track, it’s a minor gripe.