EP279: Jackson Colt took the time on his birthday to have a chat with Marcel about his band Jackson Colt. Join in as they chat about the local scene, Speedofest, and Long standing music legends Jackson Colt https://linktr.ee/jacksoncoltrock 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 favo...
Jan 31, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 279
EP278: Artist, producer, researcher & theatre major Ameerah Moola aka a$cid is on the show to chat about her music and her experiences being a musician while coming from a Muslim background. We also touch on her interest in the occult, her tarot readings & more Ameerah Moola https://linktr.ee/inara.am333 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, t...
Jan 25, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 278
EP277: Evan Hope burst onto the scene in 2022 with his debut single 'Feel Alive' not too long after packing away his drumsticks for one of Durban's most promising Indie bands, South Wolves. On this episode we break down his name, the music video for his debut single, his move to South Korea, family, religion, whether we've seen the end of South Wolves & more Evan Hope https://myurls.co/evanhope Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com/ Explore our exclusive merch store for unique...
Jan 17, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Episode 276: Nasiphi, Marcel, and Meagan spend some extra quality time with friend of the pod - Samantha Pienaar. Together, we welcome the new year with well wishes and fever dreams (the cream soda kind). Onward and upward, we exchange various pats on the back and set our intentions for 2023. Join us for a chilled chat while you work on your resolution to listen to more podcasts. Oh Sam https://www.oh-sam.co.za Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Marcel Smuts https://www.instagram.com...
Jan 11, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Episode 275: Nasiphi, Marcel and Meagan hang out with 3rd-time Sludge champion, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and future podcaster - Samantha Pienaar. We spend a good hour just gushing over our favourite musical things, places, and people. The extended Sludge family wraps up 2022 with their thoughts on the South African music scene. Thank you for spending another year with Sludge; here’s to the underground. Also, if found, please return to the internet: The Mind Of The Least Important Tamagotchi-JEEZUS htt...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Episode 274 : Nasiphi chats to South African Pianist, Keenan John Meyer on an episode that sees them touch on the creative process, passing on knowledge, spirituality, systemic racism and more Keenan Meyer https://orcd.co/6qna0e 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 ...
Dec 20, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Episode 273: Listen to Marcel have a fanboy meltdown talking to Brandon Pratt of Red Helen Red Helen https://linktr.ee/RedHelen 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Episode 272: Marcel has a chat with the four piece instrumental post rock Lads of Yndian Mynah Yndian Mynah https://linktr.ee/yndianmynah 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by s...
Dec 07, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Episode 271: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know the depths of your moodiest fantasy - BLVD HVNNY . The iconic frontman talks about serving the demand for discomfort, co-writing on Skype across the hemispheres, and what it took to turn his fabled solo project into a dark, alternative collective: Cito, the staring visionary. Ryan, the highly skilled, highly human padawan. Warren, the legendary bass brother from the battle of Instant Karma vs Moonchild. The wildcard guitar demon - Martin Rocka. And the...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Episode 270: Nasiphi and Meagan get down-to-earth with the awesome Afrikaans songstress - Just Mia . The future Country star tells us about her progress with producers, talent competitions as a training ground, and choosing to chase the dream. Mia shares tips for your next on-stage recovery, notes on the joy of being a market-slut, and a secret to her success - behind every great Mia, is a sourdough engineer. Hey jy, take your crocs off and kom kuier; here we go again. Just Mia https://www.insta...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Episode 269: Marcel has a chat with the legendary Devogrpahic himself. From his beginnings in the Sa Music scene to managing a vast amount of SA Artists 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podca...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Episode 268: Kat chats to Andile & Nasiphi about her latest single 'Halloween', time spent in Hong Kong, reasons behind her initial move abroad, moving back to Cape Town, how she linked up with Devo Oosthuizen and Mark Haze, her team & a whole lot more Kat https://www.devographic.com/kat 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 ...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Episode 267: Nasiphi and Meagan get a change in scenery with your ultimate indie crush - Simon Dale . The fret-prince speaks on making the music you love, being bandmates with the best, and feeling good to sound good. Moving on, we hear about the freedom to write songs, friction in the process & the story of the Old Trusty. If you find yourself falling apart, take some time and unwind with us; you’ll be coming out gold. Simon Dale https://linktr.ee/simondalemusic Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://...
Nov 02, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Episode 266: Marcel has a chat with the punk rock boys of Punkfontein! Punkfontein https://instagram.com/punkfontein 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge ...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Shanya is letting us into the world of a South African Pop artist living in Limpopo with dreams of becoming a world-renowned musician. We touch on her decision to become a musician while completing grade 12, having to travel between Limpopo and PE to make her music dreams come true, the relationships that inspire her songs & more Shanya https://onerpm.link/879000770149 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items ins...
Oct 18, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Episode 264: Club Valley are on the show to chat about their influences, side projects, their aspirations to work with Rick Rubin, past, present & upcoming projects, their creative process & a whole lot more Club Valley https://linktr.ee/burgerpoprecords 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 supp...
Oct 11, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Episode 263: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know die skitterendste synth-pop duo in hierdie dorp - Mymymy . Jana and Conrad chat about becoming a team over time, missing anchors in the local scene and the new role of music labels in the age of social media. Met ’n vonkel in ons stap, we learn about Mymymy as a celebration of the self, practising what you teach and the voice notes that’ll never be heard. Pour a glass of wine and break in those new heels; die partytjie begin. Mymymy https://linktr.ee/m...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Episode 262: Nasiphi and Meagan scratch the surface with Cape Town’s eternal optimist - Stereoculture . The Gemini gem spins stories about inheriting the weird and wonderful, resourcefulness beyond royalties and the original electronic underground. Digging into the woodwork, we learn about the power of cover art, mixtape activism and quelling the politics with collaboration. Pierre passes on the passion by treating us to the legend of Durban David. Carpe your DMs and mind your mantra, this needl...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 262
Episode 261: Nasiphi and Meagan get the golden hour from your favourite lightkeeper - Nu Edison . Tune in to hear Jozi’s wordsmith speak about being a student of the game and his journey of spiritual health as an antidote to the pressure of mass appeal. Together, we find out how letting go of things that no longer serve your purpose is key to understanding the eddy essence. We get privy to the origins of EMG, as well as the tea on his upcoming release. The honest rapper digs way down to deliver ...
Sep 21, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Episode 260: Nasiphi and Meagan catch up with your pending cult classic, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS , and front-footed scroll-stopper - Venus Vulani . The playful pair tell us about late nights turning into early mornings, leaning into the culture of play and the trust it takes to keep artistic vision intact. Pulling threads, we discuss safety in the distance of a persona, pleasing the re-invested crowd and collaborating across the hemispheres. Finally, canon as promised, the origins of Mr Jeezus. Feed y...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Episode 259: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know your resident songsmith - Werner Bekker . The chilled luthier speaks about sharing love in the performance space, being married to his muse and his back-to-roots 8-track; Wrong Side Of Twenty . Together, we rummage around his cluttered head to explore the thin lines between heritage and inspiration. Grab a coffee and join us this side of the wild. Werner Bekker https://wernerbekker.lnk.to/WrongSideOfTwenty Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Episode 258: Marcel had a chat with SA singer/songwriter Ashlinn Gray based in LA recently. Join us as we chat about her journey Ashlinn Gray https://hypeddit.com/5mgzb2 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge ...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Marcel has a chat with award winning live photographer Wayde Flowerday Wayde Flowerday https://linktr.ee/waydeflowerday 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 continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeun...
Aug 24, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 257
Episode 256: Lunathi & Durban Hip-Hop artist, OB Magik breakdown his name, doing a song with the great Phuzekhemisi , his mom's initial ambitions for him, steering away from trapping about money & women, fatherhood in relation to how he makes his moves & a whole lot more OB Magik https://www.instagram.com/ob_magik Lunathi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug ...
Aug 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 256
Episode 255: Lunathi chats to Hip-Hop artist Leigh Zoochi about what inspired her to dive into conscious rap, being the only girl amongst boys in her family, being a plus sized model, scriptwriter, actress & musician all at once, dealing with producers with ill intentions & a whole lot more Leigh Zoochi https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leighz/w--a--y Lunathii Drops https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops/ Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by o...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 255
Sludge Underground is here to do three things: - To provide quality interviews that build the portfolios of upcoming & undiscovered musicians - To archive stories of contemporary professionals that reveal the depths of the music industry - To broaden the listener palette & demand for independent art We're here for the one stream wonders, the hidden gems, the day one believers, the first uploads of your future favourites Get your weekly dose of the Underground, the ultimate early bird acc...
Aug 06, 2022•1 min
Episode 254: We're catching up with Durban artist, PEGG, after the release of his debut EP 'In The City', which boasts features from the likes of Raheem Kemet & JABZinsanity. We'll be breaking down his name, his work with PosterBoy, his recent Joburg tour & more. He'll also be sharing his opinion on the state of Hip-Hop & collabs in Durban, plus future plans PEGG https://linktr.ee/peggdbn Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Sludge Merch https://www.sludgeunderground....
Aug 02, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Episode 253: Nasiphi and Meagan transcend to new heights with your preferred alt-pop protagonist - Sincerely Anne . The multi-instrumentalist speaks about developing a healthy relationship with her creative team, standing her ground when it comes to artistic vision and not allowing external validation to control her motivations. Leaning in, we focus on what it means to be your own pioneer and the idea that, in the forest of creativity, the path unfolds as you walk it. Grab a snack and join us fo...
Jul 27, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Episode 252: Nasiphi and Meagan spend 60 minutes in space with your number one global citizen - Ava like Lava . The sludge empress serves pearl after pearl about growing up as a third culture kid and embracing all versions of the self through every era. If that’s not enough, we get precious details on Ava’s future musical offerings and a slice of what it’s like when we’re receptive to chance encounters. Sip on some lemonade and join us for a joyride. It’s Leo season, feel me? Ava like Lava https...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 252
Episode 251: Nasiphi and Meagan speak to South Africa's bittersweet sensation - Cherry Pill . The duo provides a perfect dose of antidotal anecdotes and hard-to-swallow stories about their experiences in the performance realm of local music. Digging into their material, we learn that even though things fall apart, the wheel keeps turning. Heed the call and grab a cup of coffee - this could be your turning point. Cherry Pill https://cherrypillband.com Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane03...
Jul 13, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 251
