Cape Town Episodes

Episode 286: Nasiphi and Meagan go full tilt with your resident hell-raiser - Amseth. The Capetonian beatsmith shares tips on approaching the set as an energetic journey, designing a vibe for the people, and how good timing can be everything. Switching things up, Darth Müs the Millennial Sith explains the importance of honing taste as much as technical skill, how clean can become clinical, and the roots beneath his blended approach to DnB. Learning how to produce music isn’t easy, but it’s wort...

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, Chelsea Ann lets us in on her intuitive songwriting process, expanding the sound on upcoming albums and the origins of the name. Join us for an hour of auric appreciation; destiny is calling Art making is a spiritual practice for me - it helps me to tap into something much...

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 DETH tells us about his fondness for the abrasive, taking cues from different projects, and the golden days of Durban. Join us for a nostalgic trip to the nether; find the meaning in it later. P.S. Sebastian, please put your music back on the internet. HEAT DETH https://li...

Episode 278: Artist, producer, researcher & theatre major Ameerah Moola aka a$cid is on the show to chat about her music and her experiences being a musician while coming from a Muslim background. We also touch on her interest in the occult, her tarot readings & more Ameerah Moola https://linktr.ee/inara.am333 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagr...

EP277: Evan Hope burst onto the scene in 2022 with his debut single 'Feel Alive' not too long after packing away his drumsticks for one of Durban's most promising Indie bands, South Wolves. On this episode we break down his name, the music video for his debut single, his move to South Korea, family, religion, whether we've seen the end of South Wolves & more Evan Hope https://myurls.co/evanhope Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com/ Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunde...

Episode 272: Marcel has a chat with the four piece instrumental post rock Lads of Yndian Mynah Yndian Mynah https://linktr.ee/yndianmynah Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge03...

Episode 262: Nasiphi and Meagan scratch the surface with Cape Town’s eternal optimist - Stereoculture. The Gemini gem spins stories about inheriting the weird and wonderful, resourcefulness beyond royalties and the original electronic underground. Digging into the woodwork, we learn about the power of cover art, mixtape activism and quelling the politics with collaboration. Pierre passes on the passion by treating us to the legend of Durban David. Carpe your DMs and mind your mantra, this needle...

Episode 260: Nasiphi and Meagan catch up with your pending cult classic, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and front-footed scroll-stopper - Venus Vulani. The playful pair tell us about late nights turning into early mornings, leaning into the culture of play and the trust it takes to keep artistic vision intact. Pulling threads, we discuss safety in the distance of a persona, pleasing the re-invested crowd and collaborating across the hemispheres. Finally, canon as promised, the origins of Mr Jeezus. Feed you...

Episode 259: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know your resident songsmith - Werner Bekker. The chilled luthier speaks about sharing love in the performance space, being married to his muse and his back-to-roots 8-track; Wrong Side Of Twenty. Together, we rummage around his cluttered head to explore the thin lines between heritage and inspiration. Grab a coffee and join us this side of the wild. Werner Bekker https://wernerbekker.lnk.to/WrongSideOfTwenty Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031...

Episode 249: Join Marcel as he has a chat with booking agent and music blogger Llewelyn Screen about his process and working with a variety of artists as well as a discussion about the overall SA music scene. Llewelyn Screen https://instagram.com/llewelynscreen Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok....

Episode 246: Dank Neighbourhood are the most must see South African creative collective at the moment so on this episode we're finding out about their origins & where they're headed Dank Neighbourhood https://linktr.ee/DankNeighbourhood Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Limited-Edition Sludge Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram...

Episode 10: Nasiphi & Marcel catch up with the ever so incredible Cape Town based band, The Medicine Dolls on the Durban leg of their Loose Change Tour. Tune is as they discuss their Loose Change EP, their tour around the country as well as setting the record straight about The Anti Retro Vinyls and The Nasty Narcotics respectively. The episode also features an epic waiter and the cutest little girl that happens to be a fan! Hosted at Firkin Pav, it's the first of it's kind and promises to be an...