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Sludge Underground Podcast

Sludge Undergroundwww.sludgeunderground.com
Your number one portal to South Africa’s most must-see emerging bands & creatives. We host super chilled interviews with local musicians in a bid to help you discover the best of them before anyone else. We also occasionally chat to established musos for music industry insights. Join us on this riveting journey highlighting the gritty and alternative musical corners of South Africa
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Episodes

Episode 159: REFUGE [Rock 'n Roll/Kenya]

Meag & Nasiphi are having a chat with with Rock 'n Roll band of expat teens living in Nairobi, Kenya: REFUGE REFUGE Instagram: www.instagram.com/refuge_kenya Facebook: www.facebook.com/PGSBrefuge Twitter: www.twitter.com/refuge_kenya Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show you...

Oct 17, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Episode 158: The Bakers

Nasiphi catches up with 'Ceremonious Crossfire' hit-makers, The Bakers as they join him all the way from Cape Town! We find out what it takes to be part of a band that's made up of individuals who are in various projects, COVID's effect on their 2020 music release plans, the idea of freedom, latest single, how to join the illuminati & more The Bakers Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebakersza Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebakersza Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebakersza Sludge Underground https:/...

Oct 11, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Episode 157: Tamagotchi-JEEZUS

Meag & Nasiphi are having a chat with 'Cream Soda Fever Dreams' hit-maker, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, who gives them the golden hint at cracking the secret behind his single, MANGO-MORSE-CODE. They also chat about the origins of Tamagotchi, his life changing experience in Korea & a whole lot more! The trio close the show with Tama's BRAND NEW single, 'STINGRAY', which is available to stream here: https://soundcloud.com/dvg-4/stingray Tamagotchi-JEEZUS Instagram: www.instagram.com/tamagotchijeezu...

Oct 07, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Episode 156: WOMANITY [Roundtable Discussion]

In this episode, Sludge Underground seeks to understand and celebrate the nuances of Womanity with the help of seven, lovingly selected, panel members from across the hemispheres. How do multi-creatives function in an ever-changing industry? What impact has the pandemic had on creativity? How can professional environments become a safer space for all genders? How can women support each other more effectively? How does the culture react to diverse forms of gender expression? How can we dismantle ...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Episode 155: September 2020 Review!

Meagan, Marcel & Nasiphi talk about a potentially new venue for gigging in Durban, share their experiences chatting to last month's artists, bands & creatives, close off the show with a new single by The Bakers, give details on the upcoming chat with Tamagotchi-JEEZUS & Womxnity Round Table discussion ft Ella Audrey Rae, Zama Khumalo, Jazmine Deson, Robyn Ferguson & Bad Milk! The Bakers Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebakersza Ceremonious Crossfire (single): https://open.spotify....

Oct 01, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Episode 154: Kenny Hughes

Marcel and Nasiphi have a chat with local bluesman Kenny Hughes Kenny Hughes Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennyhughes_artist Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennyhughesofficial Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today! Support the show He...

Sep 25, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Episode 153: Vinci II

Meagan & Nasiphi go on a deep journey with returning artist Vinci as they all analyze and breakdown his latest offering, Music While You Wait EP. You might want to light up a joint for this one Vinci Instagram: www.instagram.com/vinci_za Facebook: www.facebook.com/vincidbn Twitter: www.twitter.com/vinci_za Meagan King Instagram: www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our...

Sep 21, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Episode 152: Four Years Of Sludge

Marcel and Nas were put in the hot seat and answered a couple of questions to celebrate 4 years of Sludge Underground Meagan King Instagram: www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today! Support the show Help...

Sep 20, 20202 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Episode 151: Ella Audrey Rae [CEO of Reignland Creatives, Virginia USA]

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with the CEO of Reignland Creatives/Reignland Mag, Ella Audrey Rae, who's joining them all the way from Virginia in the US. Ella lets them in on what it takes to run a music publication/mag, the criteria when it comes to artist submissions, good & bad experiences working with artists & in true Sludge form, a lot of off-topic shenanigans like gaming, South African/American culture comparisons & tons more! There's literally something for everyone ...

Sep 14, 20202 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Episode 150: Stanley Sibande

Marcel had a chat with the newest addition to Just Music. Join him as he chats with Stanely about his musical journey Stanley Sibande Instagram: www.instagram.com/stanley_sibande_music Facebook: www.facebook.com/Stanley.sibande.musician Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourit...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Episode 149: Ilovedeepbreath

We're learning all about the SAMA nominated, UKZN Jazz studies graduate & Red Bull Music Academy Alumni, Thato Motsepe on this episode. He tell us more about the creative process behind his SAMA nominated album 'Deep Breath', his love for composition, being a multi-instrumentalist & a whole lot more! Ilovedeepbreath Instagram: www.instagram.com/ilovedeepbreath Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovedeepbreath Twitter: www.twitter.com/ilovedeepbreath Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeundergro...

Sep 07, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Climate Control

Episode 148: Marcel & Nasiphi are chatting to a Climate Control, the Johannesburg band that has played alongside the likes of Our Last Night, Crown The Empire and more. They'll be finding out all about the band & what it took for them to reach the 10 year mark as a South African band Climate Control www.instagram.com/weareclimatecontrol www.facebook.com/climatecontrolband www.twitter.com/ccband Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore ou...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Episode 147: Bløm [Electronica, Denmark/Poland]

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Electronica artist Bløm, joining them all the way from Denmark. Having moved there from Poland in the earlier stages of her music career, she lets them in on life having grown up in a musical family, her studies, collaborations, life lessons, lockdown experiences & more! Bløm www.instagram.com/blomofficial www.facebook.com/blomofficial Meagan King Instagram: www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore o...

Aug 30, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 147

Episode 146: Nishalin Pillay

Meagan and Marcel have a chat with local Durban Percussionist Nishalin Pillay Nish Pillay www.instagram.com/nish_music www.facebook.com/nishpillaymusic Meagan King www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today! Support the show Help us cont...

Aug 28, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Episode 145: Loveboy And His Imaginary Friends [Australia]

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with frontman of the first ever half analog half digital band: Loveboy And His Imaginary Friends, all the way from Australia. They talk about his music, background, mental health and learn all about his imaginary friend band mates Monsieur Hugtus Roch Hard the cactus, Beefynn McDoll the flying dolphin and Lampard the son of a leopard and lemon! Loveboy and his Imaginary Friends www.instagram.com/whatspumpin www.facebook.com/loveboyandhisimaginaryfriends Mea...

Aug 23, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 145

Episode 144: Mark Pyjama

Marcel had a chat with the man behind Pyjama Planet! Listen in as he talks about his music, composition, plugins and more Mark Pyjama www.instagram.com/markallnutt Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Marcel Smuts Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today! Support the show Help us con...

Aug 21, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 144

Episode 143: MOONGA K. [Alternative Soul, Singer-Songwriter]

For our Monday installment, Meagan & Nasiphi have a chat with MOONGA K. who's an Alternative Soul singer-songwriter born in Zambia, raised in Botswana & currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His sincere approach to music invites listeners to engage with his views surrounding social injustice, mental health & self-actualization. MOONGA K.'s latest album 'An Ode To Growth, pt 1' is a poignant experience of an artist in bloom & we're chatting all about this & more on th...

Aug 16, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 143

Episode 142: Graeme Watkins

Marcel and Nasiphi got a chance to have a chat with one of the South African music scene heavyweights recently. Join us as we chat about his music, life, and journey through the South African music scene Graeme Watkins www.instagram.com/graeme_watkins_ www.facebook.com/GWProject www.twitter.com/graeme_watkins Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, ther...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Episode 141: Jesse XXI [Independent Producer, India]

Meagan & Nasiphi catch up with independent producer/'Phoenix' hit-maker, Jesse XXI joining them all the way from India. They dive into the fundamentals of his beats, his brief stint as a rapper, collaborations & a whole lot more Jesse XXI www.instagram.com/wheeimpressio Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener...

Aug 10, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Episode 140: You, Me And The Harmony

Marcel got to fangirl with one of his favorite local bands of all time. Listen in as he chats to You, Me, And The Harmony about their career as musicians, their new album, and the effects of lockdown on muso's as a whole You Me And The Harmony www.instagram.com/youmeandtheharmony www.facebook.com/youmeandtheharmony Stream/Download their latest album ‘Comets Collide’ here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0PYHW3J9SdOUJgK4JivHTK?si=V8ufmFERSRCda4pgg2JlCA Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeundergro...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Episode 139: REBENN [Pop Songwriter/Producer, Korea]

We're joined by Pop Songwriter/Producer, session pianist, cello player & coffee lover, REBENN all the way from Korea! He breaks down production on his hit single 'Ghost In My Mind' ft. Ellae, that is currently on a whopping 87k+ streams on Spotify. We also get to the root of his love for Classical music, Hip-Hop & Pop genres. We touch on his time in the military in Sudan, his experience as an interpreter under the UN & a whole lot more REBENN www.instagram.com/rebennmusic Pre-Order h...

Aug 03, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Episode 138: Faye And Wren

On this episode Meagan & Nasiphi are joined by singer-songwriter duo residing in Cape Town, Faye And Wren. We talk about their 15 year relationship, their setup as a duo, a fresh start in Cape Town, their time in Durban & a whole lot more Faye And Wren www.instagram.com/fayeandwren www.facebook.com/fayeandwren Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! Fro...

Jul 31, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Josh Scott: Why Gangs Of Ballet Called It A Day

Episode 137: Josh Scott, drummer of one of the biggest bands to come out of South Africa, Gangs Of Ballet, joins us to talk about his move to Sri Lanka, his brand new studio, his latest single, best Gangs Of Ballet memories, why the band called it a day and a whole lot more Josh Scott http://www.instagram.com/heyjoshscott Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug ...

Jul 27, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Episode 136: Riddlebreak

Marcel took a shot at cracking the riddle chatting to Jade and Roushan of Riddlebreak. Find out more about one of SA's most promising progressive metal bands Riddlebreak www.instagram.com/riddlebreak_band www.facebook.com/riddlebreakTwitter: www.twitter.com/riddlebreak Sludge Underground www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your suppo...

Jul 24, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Episode 135: King Slave Boris

We're joined by multi-genre artist King Slave Boris in an episode co-hosted by Lemon Dove's Meagan King. Find out about his childhood, Cape Town gang culture, tattoos, his love for martial arts, his SAHHA nomination, herbal intake & a whole lot more King Slave Boris Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingslaveboris Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingslaveboris Meagan Instagram: www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for uniqu...

Jul 20, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Episode 134: Chaos Doctrine

Marcel and Mitchel had a chat with the thrashers of Chaos Doctrine. Join us as we talk about the bands music, upcoming single, home studio, and more Chaos Doctrine Instagram: www.instagram.com/chaosdoctrine Facebook: www.facebook.com/chaosdoctrine Twitter: www.twitter.com/chaosdoctrine Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every ...

Jul 17, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 134

ThisGuy ThatGuy: How to Achieve Your Dreams

Episode 133: After multiple Radio/TV appearances & high praise from SA Hip-Hop's veterans like Zakwe & Dj Switch, ThisGuy ThatGuy's rise in the music industry should come as little surprise to those who have been following his journey from grass-root level in the Eastern Cape, to the sunny skies of Durban. On this episode we zone in on his story ThisGuy ThatGuy Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisguythatguy_sa Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by o...

Jul 13, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Episode 132: The Color Blew

Marcel had a chat with the lads from The Color Blew. Have a listen to their unique origin story and message as a band as we talk about their music. The Color Blew https://hypeddit.com/rggxio Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today! Support the show Help us contin...

Jul 10, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Everything Wrong With The South African Music Industry with Zama Khumalo

EP131: Zama Khumalo, Durban's favourite culture curator joins us on the show to address the problems faced by artists in the South African music scene. She also provides solutions to these issues while giving pointers as to how to be marketable in the South African music industry Zama Khumalo Instagram: www.instagram.com/makhumzy Twitter: www.twitter.com/ms_vivaci0us Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired ...

Jul 06, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Episode 130: Zebra

We're joined by Pretoria based band, Zebra Herd on this episode! They give us exclusive information on their days in the drug cartel, open mic sessions at Aandklas, playing a show at a venue that hadn't been fully built, road trip tour shenanigans in KZN & a whole lot more Zebra Instagram: www.instagram.com/zebrabandza Facebook: www.facebook.com/zebrabandza Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our...

Jul 03, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 130
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