Alternative Episodes

EP336: Marcel has a chat with artist Ross Harding regarding his upcoming single as well as some other topics like Art Verses Business. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FqnXueiEcKhdI6NBFwKcA Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4w...

EP335: Marcel has a chat with veteran artist Garry McCluskey on his experiences in the South African music scene from the 80s until present. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://w...

EP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www....

EP331: Marcel has a chat with up and coming pop artist Daniel J Dunn about his upcoming debut single and experiences getting involved in the SA music scene. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook...

EP329: Marcel has a chat With Aidan Fraser about his journey as an artist and joining up with Just Music. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SNp368DTWkgfo7sM1RqMx Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook h...

EP327: Paul Gioia of Joburg band All This For Nothing joins Marcel Smuts on this episode. In this super chilled interview, Paul discusses the band forming in 1998 and how his hand injury triggered a 10 year hiatus. He and Marcel also reminisce on the MTV and MySpace days, and listening to CDs in-store before purchasing them. From funny stories about countless hours of smithing in Skyrim to Paul overcoming his gaming addiction, the boys candidly reflect on Paul and his band's journey in a vibrant...

EP326: PosterBoy's bassist Keagan joins us on #SludgeUnderground and dives into the band's origins, what it takes to play at Splashy Fen, and the misconception about the Durban music scene. Hear about why their original drummer Josh left, and the dynamics of cycling different drummers until they settled on David Kerr. He also shares some band etiquette that helps you land consistent gigs, addresses the haters, and zones in on the dynamics of running an events company [Reverberate] in conjunction...

EP325: Join in on a discussion about everything ranging from music theory, film scoring and A.I and how to make the best of the tools out there. Listen Here https://open.spotify.com/artist/32sIYcqIVAbg6nV8ARSGHo Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter htt...

EP324: Join Marcel as he welcomes South African drummer Josh to #SludgeUnderground. In this episode, Josh dives deep into his run in Durban, from his time playing drums in PosterBoy to playing in projects like PWP and Houseplants. Josh opens up about Durban's struggles and how they've driven him to leaving the city for Cape Town. Reflecting on the amount of talented bands SA has as a country, he gives us his list of top local bands to look out for, some of which are surprising to say the least. ...

EP323: The Color Blew drop some absolute gems of information on navigating the industry and releasing music. Join in as we chat about the importance of lyric videos, single releases, and the importance of a publisher Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1OXQqXkx0Nz3lheIrL5YWP Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouT...

EP321: Join in as the boys chat about how the band started, coming out of their shells and making a name for themselves throughout the SA music scene. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AZChLWU9RDlSkGGszB271 Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twit...

EP319: Tian Nienaber returns for his second appearance on the show. Join in as he chats about his journey since his last visit and the struggles artist go through in the music industry. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nVhBs9i3aMlljbb6pOUpf Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ch...

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/artist/5aoPhCXONriKjqQrOE06Qy Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/chann...

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 Town music scene could improve on, figuring out social media as artists, getting consistent streams, and more. Check out their latest single 'Earth Demon' here Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram ht...

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/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

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 independent band from Liverpool, England. We're pulling back the curtain on their journey, starting with their impressive streaming stats, followed by their surprising insights on how online success doesn't necessarily equate to a live audience. We'll laugh, cringe, and ...

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 single dropping on the 15th of sept. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube...

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 recommendations. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31jvzuB4ikftPQZJwrYfCF Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnterShikariOfficial Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.in...

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 through streaming numbers but by creating impactful and meaningful compositions, Sonder's journey is both enlightening and thought-provoking. We discuss their venture into marketing and the importance it has in amplifying an artist's reach. As a non-binary artist, Sonder brings f...

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. Listen to their music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fuALtryzj4cq7vkglKLxq YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spaYcNCuHqQ Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com...

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 gathering her band, Lost//Youth, together. Alanna Joy spills the beans on how she and her guitarist hit the perfect chord and how she almost had her cousin slapping bass for them. The conversation resonates with the unique camaraderie within the band and a shared passion for mus...

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: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kVg5h8vTlaeO6BG4Tpf5H Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube ...

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. https://open.spotify.com/track/67nacmEwDyw7AQTotoI80M Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube http...

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 experiences that have shaped kyabo's music and how these influences are reflected in their songs. Get ready to be engrossed as we decipher the creative process behind 'WINGS', an intriguing track that marries frustration with hope, and the empowering line 'I'm more than I ever could be...