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Alternative Episodes

Oct. 25, 2023

Sons Of Shem: The Inevitable Return

EP318: It’s been 5 years since Sons Of Shem were last on the show and a great deal has changed! Catch up on the most recent history of one of Durban's oldest and most influential bands. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/a...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Alex Muller On We Kill Cowboys, The Cape Town Music Scene, Mongrel Re…

EP316: We're chopping it up with We Kill Cowboys' frontwoman, Alex Muller this week. We're touching on her band and their upcoming EP called The Rage, their experience working with a label (Mongrel Records), what the Cape Tow...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Stephen Gawking: An inspiration In Never Letting Your Circumstances H…

EP315: Marcel has a chat with Lyricist, Producer, and conceptualist, Stephen Gawking about his journey into making music. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/stor...

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Sept. 12, 2023

UK Band, Paint Me In Colour, On Unlocking 17K Streams, Tough Crowds, …

EP312: Every once in a while we get submissions from abroad and use them as opportunities to put you onto something sick from outside of SA, this is one of those instances. Join us in a candid chat with Paint Me in Colour, an...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Scrubs: The New Wave Of Durban Punk

EP311: Marcel has a chat with one of the newest bands to join the Durban scene. From humble origins to discovering their sound the Punk rock lads are here to make a statement and do it loud. Be sure to listen to their debut s...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Ramfest Special: Enter Shikari On Returning To South Africa After A D…

EP309: Marcel has a chat with heavyweights Enter Shikari on their long awaited return to South Africa, Join in as we chat about some of the bands history, The struggles of being a live driven band during Covid, and some Local...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Sonder The Africanime's Unique Outlook On Music, Art, and Identity

EP308: This inspiring conversation with Sonder the Africanime, a successful independent artist and graphic designer, brings to light a unique perspective on music, art, and identity. Thriving in the realm of music, not throug...

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Aug. 20, 2023

Ramfest Special: The Ocean And Their First Time Playing In South Afri…

EP307: Marcel had the chance to catch Robin from The Ocean before their First show in South Africa for Ramfest. Join in as the prog heavy hitters talk about their tour and experiences as a band with 20+ years of experience. L...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Queen Of The Misfits | Exploring The Musical Kingdom Of Alanna Joy

EP306: Join us on a melodious trip as we sit with the enchanting Alanna Joy, affectionately known as the Queen of the Misfits. Be privy to the whimsical tale of how a milkshake and rainbow biscuits became instrumental in gath...

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Aug. 9, 2023

3’s and 7’s | Creating A Demand For Your Music And Performances

EP305: Join in as the 3's and 7's boys make their second appearance on Sludge Underground! Talking about the journey so far of releasing music, dealing with a member overseas and their first tour! Listen to 3’s and 7’s here: ...

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Aug. 1, 2023

The Dirty Skirts on the struggles of dealing with Pay-to-win platform…

EP304: Local legends and veterans of the SA music scene are back in full force! Join in as they chat about reconnecting with their Audience, signing with Just Music and chat about the history of the band up until this point. ...

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July 25, 2023

kyabo | Thriving As An Alternative Artist In South Africa

EP303: Cue the applause! We have kyabo , a contemporary songwriter who uniquely fuses pop with other genres, sharing their journey with us on the podcast. Known for their debut album ' EGO ', this episode unveils the experien...

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July 18, 2023

The Haze Brothers On Keeping A Band’s Energy Alive & Not Being Disgru…

EP302: Marcel has a chat with the Haze brothers on the trials and tribulations of artists on tour, keeping a level head, and taking any shots you can get. Find Gareth's Debut single: https://open.spotify.com/track/2hvrd8KM3a9...

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June 20, 2023

Tsholofelo Mapisa on Durban vs Joburg, 3 tips to enhance your EPK, he…

Episode 299: Join Nasiphi Zwane on this episode of the podcast as he chats with Tsholofelo Mapisa about her personal journey as an artist. Mapisa shares her insights on the music scene in Durban and Johannesburg, discussing t...

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June 6, 2023

How Venue Genre Restrictions are Impacting Artists with Grant & Jason…

Episode 297: We’re chatting to Durban's homegrown Slam boys about the bands origins, The state of the music scene, new faces, and more Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeundergr...

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May 30, 2023

How To Know When a Project Is Finished with Johannesburg Alt Artist D…

Episode 296: Johannesburg -based Alternative artist Dxnte touches on the Joburg scene not being as good as it seems, how he got into his style of music, his Gusher initiative, how to run a successful event in a different prov...

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May 24, 2023

Going Into Lockdown With a Zero Bank Balance with Justin VR

Episode 295: Country/Rock artist and Sound/lighting business owner Justin VR chats about his experience launching his music career mid pandemic, handling a sound business, some tips on streaming, and his single that has just ...

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May 3, 2023

How To Get Booked In Europe As A South African Band, with Ruff Majik

Episode 292: Join in as Marcel has a chat with Johni Holiday of Ruff majik. From touring Europe in the craziest way, Losing instruments in an airport and surviving as a South African band We just finished our first tour in Eu...

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April 19, 2023

Fuzigish: The Hard Work of Connecting with People

Episode 290: Marcel has a chat with local legends Fuzigish about over 20 years of experiences as a band. From playing with the violent femmes to Bear claws to the face at 3am Support the show Website https://www.sludgeundergr...

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April 12, 2023

How To Get Booked Regularly As A South African Artist with Seth Cort

Episode 289: Marcel has a chat with up and coming artist Seth Cort. Join in as they chat about his upcoming single, music video, and life as a new musician on the block. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground....

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March 29, 2023

How To Strike a Balance Between Music & Financial Security with Vaugh…

Episode 287: Marcel has a chat with old soul Vaughn Prangley about his Maldives adventures and musical journey Making music brings me joy, but sometimes the industry can be stressful. That's why I'm deciding to pursue somethi...

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March 15, 2023

Embodying Spirit Through Art with Blue Vow

EP285: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know the mind behind the mood - Blue Vow . The songbird shares stories about embracing her childhood dream, art as a spiritual practice, and allowing things to fall into place. Planets aligned...

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Feb. 22, 2023

A Deep Dive Into HEAT DETH’s Tangled Artistic Process

EP282: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know KZN’s uncut gem - HEAT DETH . The multi-hyphenate legend speaks about his tangled artistic process, foraging for samples and what it took to make 'Things Found In Corners'. Drifting, HEAT...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Mandy James On Becoming Saturn Return’s Front Woman

EP281: Durban musician Mandy James is on the show to chat about becoming Saturn Return 's new frontwoman, her personal musical journey, the Durban music scene & a whole lot more Mandy James https://linktr.ee/mandy.m.james Slu...

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