Cape Town Episodes

Your monthly GroundUp for April is here! The segment where Nasiphi and Marcel cover whats been happening within the local music scene. From events like the @GhastZA National Breakdown tour or the @WalkTheseSkiesOfficial Pray For Cyanide show at Railways to upcoming shows like Devilnest's Venom at The Werehouse and Misty Waters Music Festival. They look over some of the new release's from the likes of @moshmallowband and @ManAsMachineTV Nas and Marcel get into a discussion about The Doors com...

February was jam packed full of highs and lows across the South African alternative and metal scene, we're breaking it all down! On this episode, Marcel & Nasiphi recap the month's biggest stories: The cancellation of Calabash, the success of Emalyth Fest, and the latest releases from Sonder The Africanime, Mouse, and Lucy Kruger. We're also joined by Myke Taylor of Devilnest/Your Cynical Sanity, who gives us a recap of their Durban show featuring heavyweights DOOMTRIGGER & No Closure. It does...

This week we're catching up with Savannah Vermaak, A live sound engineer based in Cape Town South Africa. She Goes over experiences working within the scene, the educational content she's creating on her platform, and a behind the scenes look at one of the most important factors in live music, the sound. 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 suppo...

n this episode of Sludge Underground Marcel has a chat with Ken of DoomTrigger, one of Cape Towns most promising Metalcore bands. They dive into the bands formation, the impressive ground they've covered over the bands short time since exploding onto the scene, and the themes and messages behind their music. #doomtrigger #bandinterview #metalcore #capetown #capetownmusic #southafricanmusic #southafricanmetal Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Ins...

Cape Town thrashers Halvar recently returned from playing one of the biggest metal festivals in the world, Wacken Open Air. Dolf and Daniel share some of their experiences from Germany and the future plans for Halvar. 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! Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch ht...

On this episode we sit down with Sabretooth, South Africa's 80s-inspired band, to unpack their 12 year hiatus, and the moment that got them back together. We also touch on their first gig back in Cape Town, and whether or not they'll be releasing music on Spotify given the recent controversy surrounding the platform and other South African bands pulling their music off it. #sabretoothband #southafricanmusic #metalrevival #capetownbands #bandinterview #musicdocumentary #ramfest #synergy...

"Have you ever heard of Mind Assault?" Is one of the most common questions you get when diving into the Cape Town metal scene. We had a sit down with guitarist Patrick and unpack over two decades of the bands history leading up to Nostalgia Indulgia. #mindassualt #bandinterview #metal #southafricanmusic 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 y...

EP392: From the depths of Cape Town’s underground scene, Hi Anxious has emerged with a DIY ethos, a genre-blurring sound, and an uncompromising approach to music. In this episode, we dive into their creative process, the journey behind their debut EP, and what it means to curate every aspect of their art, from hand-crafted merch to carefully selected venues. Blending psychedelia, grunge, emo, hardcore, metal, and prog, Hi Anxious refuses to be boxed in. Their music is raw, energetic, and emotiv...

EP383: Cape Towns Ill System is often described as Linkin Park with bongo's. Join in as they dive into their Origins, style of music, and the manyu injuries their vocalist hass sustained over the course of the bands career. 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! Help us continue making great content for lis...

EP377: In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Cassandra, the founder of Emo Night South Africa, to look into the secrets behind the success of this thriving event. Find out how Emo Night has transformed into one of South Africa's safest and most anticipated gatherings. Held at the iconic Evol in Cape Town, Emo Night is not just a celebration of music but a vibrant community. Join us to learn more about the evolution of Emo Night over the past 9 years. With 11 massive events planned for 20...

EP375: Hop in as we take a look at Jay Reid's journey as a Techno/Minimal DJ, and thriving events organiser. In this episode, we examine Jay's remarkable transition from hosting house parties to becoming a professional DJ, alongside the critical role of selecting the right artists to create unforgettable events. We chat about the unique challenges of running music events in Durban versus Cape Town, and the power of collaborative efforts in strengthening the local music community. The importance ...

EP373: Starting off 2025 with a bang Marcel dives into the age old question of is heavy music dying out in South Africa. Listen in as he shares his thoughts from being a part of the scene as well as interviewing dozens of local metal bands. Check out our merch here: https://sludgeunderground.store/ Intro track: ‪@facingthegallows‬ Intro Footage: ‪@notrussellcrow‬ Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies...

EP372: We caught up with Cape Town band Lost//Youth on the Durban leg of their tour around South Africa. They give us the lowdown on how to prepare for a nationwide tour, their favourite shows in Durban, the bands they're looking forward to playing with, and more. 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! Enjo...

EP371: Meagan chats to Gabbi and Ethan from Art Punk trio - Cistamatic. We talk about shifting gears after ‘Soft Side’, writing Punk with a Pop sensibility and sowing seeds in the scene. They take us through their magical beginnings, keeping the klap factor and spreading the sharing spirit. Gabbi and Ethan wax about getting present at the party, normalising deposits and collaboration in Cape Town. Take note; if it doesn’t klap, it’s not klapstamatic. Explore our exclusive merch store for uniq...

EP369: South African singer-songwriter Gia Mckay reflects on her time signed under a label, why she guards her heart, what the best social media platform for South African artists is, and more. 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! Enjoyed today’s episode? Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! ...

EP368: Meagan chats to Pieter and Daniel from Cape Town’s relentless Death Metal band - The Fallen Prophets. They discuss a decade of happy accidents, surviving the scene and churning out the tjunes. The brutal besties give us epic insights on their band workflow, EP launch deets and what it took to make their first million. If it doesn’t itch, don’t scratch. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, the...

EP361: On this episode, South African singer-songwriter, Jade Garisch talks about the difference between the Cape Town music scene and the Eastern Cape music scene. We also look at how she manages her social media, and what challenges she has faced as someone who is also selling merch. Having spent some time in America, we look at the best practices from the states that South African artists could apply in their trade, for growth. Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeu...

EP354: Carla Franco, a rising star in Cape Town's vibrant music scene, offers an inside look at her inspiring journey to surpassing 80K streams on Spotify. Discover how Carla stayed true to her artistic integrity even when others doubted her, and how persistence turned her initially discouraged song into a massive success. We also compare the music culture in Cape Town to that of Johannesburg and discuss why taking risks is crucial in the music industry. Lastly, Carla dives into her latest sing...

EP339: It’s a music sampling and production masterclass as Meagan and Nasiphi chat to audio wizard, and sample maker for Audeobox, SATURATE!, and Splice, Zain Wolf. This also marks Meagan’s first episode back since 2023, so you know it’s fire. Let’s go! 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 ...

EP334: Sony/ATV recording artist Gino Lee sheds some light on his work as a producer in Hollywood, his music video cameos for the likes of Mary J Blige, Owl City, and Jessie J, and what those experiences taught him. We'll also be touching on his studio River Road Records, and some of the music industry tips he passes onto his students, with the main focus being on reach vs engagement, and more. It's another stellar episode brought to you by Indie Does It PR. Support the show Website https://w...

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...

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...

Episode 300: In this exciting episode, Umsindo Musiek's Levi Dry & Sqalisu Ngcobo take us through their journey of maintaining a professional and creative partnership for the past three years despite being separated by distance. Listen in as they discuss the importance of communication and respect for each other's ideas, as well as the appreciation of time and understanding that they are both patient and building. They also touch on their individual releases. We explore their unique approach to...

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 released Despite the sudden lockdown, I decided to invest all of our savings into our business and gear. In hindsight, this may not have been the best decision - but hindsight is always 20/20! Justin VR https://open.spotify.com/artist/50T5uoUIrygz8mn9HpTJMP Support the sh...