Alternative Episodes

Pretoria boys No Closure recently made it onto the Ramfest lineup consisting of headlining act The Devil Wears Prada in South Africa. We chat about the metalcore/hardcore scene in Pretoria, the diversity in South African live...

From a high school drama studio to the heart of Durban’s underground scene, The Non Fiction has been active since 2018. Starting as a two-piece punk band, they honed their sound at Reverberate events, carving out a space in t...

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 jour...

Marcel has a chat with Seb and Dylan of ⁨@indiedogband⁩ Join in as they chat about the bands love of touring, the stories behind their music videos and their dream to become the best rock band in the world Explore our exclusi...

EP380: The 2025 Wacken Metal Battle South Africa is underway. Here Marcel catches up with the winners of the second heat Walk These Skies. They share their thoughts on their win, the show, and the prospects of potentially rep...

EP379: In this engaging interview, Qü shares his thoughts on whether Johannesburg remains the entertainment capital of South Africa and discusses the impact of social media on emerging artists. We look at the challenges faced...

Marcel had a chat with two members of one of South Africa's newest up and coming bands. Sam and Matt detail the origin of the band as well as their extensive history within the scene. From the days of Tempo's, Thornsfest, and...

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 Sou...

EP376: What happens when a talented singer-songwriter decides to take the reins of their musical journey? Join us as we welcome Dawn Melanie, a gifted artist from KZN, who reveals her transformation from a hopeful musician to...

EP374: Ever wondered how a Hip-Hop artist transitions into the vibrant world of Hyperpop? Swoger from Durban shares his remarkable journey with us, revealing how his early experiments with FL Studio and a love for audio engin...

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 loc...

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 loo...

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 be...

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 ...

EP366: In today’s episode Marcel is exploring South Africa's music scene with two of the best Local creators around, Itsjouska and Keisha Du Toit. Join in as we chat about local artist, Our experiences within the scene, and w...

EP365: Sean and Zainab are two experienced media professionals who have started Midnight Eneregy to fill a gap in the South African scene. Join in as they chat about what they can do for artists, music videos in the making, a...

EP364: Marcel had a chat with Joss and Rick of Cape Town band Face Jackson. Join in as they talk about their latest single, their thoughts on social media, and their plans to build up their music catalogue. Help us continue m...

EP360: On this episode we get valuable insight from Wessel, the creative mind behind Dystopia, who opens up about the trials and triumphs of running a music blog in an ever-evolving digital age, and how SEO and historical arc...

EP359: Black Hill Cove is an exciting band from Portugal, and their vocalist Rui is on the show to give insights on their latest music video titled 'Eternal'. We also look at the pros of being signed to a label, why they're r...

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE EP358: Jim of Australian Prog Metal band Caligula's Horse shed light on the South African leg of the band's tour, huntsman spiders in Australia, being one of the most successful bands in Australia but st...

EP356: We learn all about the female-fronted band FAET from Durban, South Africa! Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeundergr...

EP356: Join us as we take a deep dive into Jasper Dan's latest single 'Mama Voodoo' & more! Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Websi...

EP355: MaxX & Love, the electrifying music duo from South Africa, take us on an unforgettable journey behind the scenes of their debut album, "These Blues Might Get You Too." Through candid conversations, they reveal the pain...

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 ot...