Afrikaans Episodes

Have you ever wondered where all the alternative Afrikaans music is? This week Marcel does a deep dive into the new wave of Afrikaans alternative artists that have been popping up. Who are these artists, why Afrikaans, and what was the history leading up to this point? From the origins of Afrikaans Alt traced back to Koos Kombuis, the lasting impact made by Fokofpolisiekar, DJ's getting into fist fights over demo's, to the artists shaping the sound today. Texx And The City Arti...

Marcel sat down with Eli of Skrikkeljaar, an upcoming emo pop punk band with the added twist of being in afrikaans. Eli details his journey as a musician, the influences that shaped the bands sound, and the impact he hopes to have on those around him. Don't miss out on learning more about one of the South African scenes most promising newcomers. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s somethin...

Marcel sits down with Dierbaar, an alternative Afrikaans band from Stellenbosch, to dig into what drives their unique sound and message. We talk about why they chose to make alternative music in Afrikaans, the themes most artists shy away from, and their experience working with ‪@Afrikalt‬. If you’re interested in the new wave of Afrikaans alternative music, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podc...