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Alternative Episodes

Dec. 1, 2021

Episode 221: Bloumoord

Marcel has a chat with the mad lads from Bloumoord. Join in as they chat about their time as a band, recording, dealing with covid and so much more. Bloumoord https://bloumoord.com/store/index.php?route=common%2Fhome Marcel S...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Episode 218: Vampire Slumber Party [UK]

We're chatting to Vampire Slumber Party about why he decided to move back to London from South Africa and asked him to compare the music scene in England with the South African music scene. He also talks about his latest albu...

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Oct. 27, 2021

Episode 216: Up Your Sleeve

Nasiphi chats to Joburg's grooviest 2 piece band, Up Your Sleeve about their latest EP Fuzzy Space, upcoming gigs, the sloth & the lizard, COVID and more. Up Your Sleeve https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/upyoursleeve/fuzzy-sp...

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Oct. 14, 2021

Episode 214: Club of Suns

Nasiphi & Meagan dig into the philosophies & functions behind Jozi’s cerebral alternative trio - Club of Suns. Matt & Stef describe the different life-cycles of their repertoire, reveal hidden links between their songs & thei...

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Sept. 29, 2021

Episode 212: Tian Nienaber

Join Marcel as he chats with Tian about his debut single, Mental health and Chernobyl chili sauce. Tian Nienaber https://linktr.ee/TianNienaber Marcel Smutswww.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Sludge Underground https://www.slu...

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Sept. 21, 2021

NINETYSIX | Dealing With Mental Health Issues As A Musician

EP211: On this episode, Nasiphi chats to songwriter, vocalist, producer, visual designer & hitmaker of 'Dysfunctional', NINETYSIX, who joins him all the way from the Netherlands. NINETYSIX spills all the coffee on overcoming ...

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Sept. 14, 2021

Episode 210: Sun Xa Experiment

'World Music' ensemble, Sun Xa Experiment breakdown the origins of their name, their connection to Lamontville in Durban, South Africa, their shift from live performance being the focal point to working more on their craft be...

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Aug. 17, 2021

Episode 206: Aux Alaio

Nasiphi is having a chat with Experimental/Alternative Vocalist & Producer currently living in Johannesburg, Aux Alaio. Aux breaks down their journey from the time they performed at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World...

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Aug. 4, 2021

Episode 204: Bring To Bear [UK]

Nasiphi had a chat with Symphonic Folk Metal band Bring To Bear based in London Bring To Bear https://linktr.ee/bringtobear Nasiphi Zwanehttps://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix...

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July 28, 2021

Episode 203 : The Fismits II

Nasiphi continues his interview with Mark Biagio of The Fismits, from their first session, Episode 169. Recorded in November 2020, Mark takes you back to the ’90s with his stories about sound engineering for today’s icons. Th...

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April 28, 2021

De Wallen

Episode 191: Nasiphi had a chat with the rock n rollers of De wallen! find out more about the bands history as well as their new album. De Wallen https://www.instagram.com/dewallenband Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031...

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April 7, 2021

MARENE

Episode 188: Nasiphi has a chat with the guys behind Marene. Join in as they chat about the bands music, work ethic, and personalities that make them shine! MARENE https://www.instagram.com/marene_live Nasiphi Zwane https://l...

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March 16, 2021

Zoë Modiga

Episode 185: Zama Khumalo of Ithekuconnect & Nasiphi Zwane are breaking bread with multi-award winning independent artist, Zoë Modiga, who takes them on her journey from being a young girl eMbali in PMB to reaching new height...

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March 10, 2021

Zen Garden

Episode 184: Nasiphi sits down with Alternative band Zen Garden from Pretoria Zen Garden https://instagram.com/zen_and_nowww Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/M...

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Feb. 16, 2021

Kontras

Episode 181: Nasiphi sits down with Afrikaans Rock band Kontras who join him all the way from Cape Town. The lads dissect the band's latest album 'Vir Konteks' & explore the relevance it has on their journey & band name. They...

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Feb. 11, 2021

Brandon Render

Episode 180: Marcel had a chat with resident roadie Brandon Render about their various experiences in the SA music scene! Brandon Render https://instagram.com/brrandxn Host Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge http...

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Jan. 20, 2021

Kinders Vannie Suburbs

Episode 177: Nasiphi and marcel sat down with Cape Town artist Corné Opperman to have a chat about his music and life through lockdown Corné Opperman https://www.instagram.com/bandvanniesuburbs Hosts Marcel Smuts www.instagra...

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Nov. 27, 2020

The Fismits

Episode 169: Nasiphi has chat with The Fismits frontman, Mark Biagio Mark Biagio www.instagram.com/markbiagio www.Instagram.com/thefismits Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeun...

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Nov. 20, 2020

Fourth Son South

Episode 167: Marcel and Nasiphi chat to the frontman of local rockers Fourth Son South Fourth Son South www.instagram.com/ptoussa

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Oct. 25, 2020

Lost Boys [USA]

Episode 161: Lost Boys are here to talk. One of their biggest goals is to support people following their passions.Music is only part of who they are. Who are they? Lost Boys https://linktr.ee/lostboysofficialmusic Featured Tr...

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Oct. 17, 2020

REFUGE [Kenya]

Episode 159: 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.twi...

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Oct. 11, 2020

The Bakers

Episode 158: 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 ...

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Oct. 7, 2020

Tamagotchi-JEEZUS

Episode 157: Meagan & 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 ...

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Sept. 25, 2020

Kenny Hughes

Episode 154: 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.sludgeun...

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