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March 13, 2024

Ross Harding on Art vs Business

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 Websi...

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March 6, 2024

GAZ On Keeping Things Authentic

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.s...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Breaking Down Reach vs Engagement with Gino Lee

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 …

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Feb. 21, 2024

Sashquita Northey On Running Emalyth And Challenges Of Organising The…

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 M...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Katia De Vallier On The Benefits Of Working With A Publicist As An Ar…

EP332: Katia De Vallier, an occasional entertainer, showjumper, and associate actuary by trade, is on the show to shed some light on her recent vocal injury and what her recovery has been like, the secret behind one of her mo...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Daniel J Dunn On Dealing With First Time Studio Experiences And Balan…

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 htt...

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Jan. 30, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Music Publishing | An Interview with Sheer Publ…

EP330: Downtown -owned Sheer Publishing is Africa's largest independent music publisher and longstanding advocate for creators' rights across Africa. Join us as we chat to the MD, Thando Makhunga about what music publishing i...

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Jan. 24, 2024

Aidan Fraser On Staying Authentic To Your Sound

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.sludgeundergro...

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Jan. 16, 2024

How To Make A Hit Song with Nicholas Joubert

EP328: Striking a chord that resonates deep within, Nicholas Joubert is the epitome of a Renaissance man in today's eclectic entertainment landscape. Join us as we get an exclusive look into the life of this artist extraordin...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Paul Gioia On ATFN, The SA Music Scene Then vs Now, MySpace And MTV D…

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 …

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Dec. 19, 2023

PosterBoy On What It Takes To Play Splashy Fen, The Misconception Abo…

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 drumm...

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Dec. 13, 2023

Crash And The Void's Marius Schutte on making the tools you have avai…

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 s...

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Dec. 5, 2023

South African Drummer Josh On Cape Town vs Durban, Leaving PosterBoy,…

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 Housep...

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Nov. 29, 2023

How To Successfully Navigate The South African Music Industry with Th…

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 h...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Alpha V Mr031 On What Went Wrong At Maleningi Records, Life After Pri…

EP322: In this uncensored Sludge Underground interview, #AlphaVMr031 opens up about what went down behind the scenes at Maleningi Records, shares his stance on Durban artists and their lack of professionalism. He also candidl...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Lefokolodi: The Newest Lads On The Block Making Waves

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 Suppor...

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Nov. 7, 2023

Mandé on the Disconnect between Event Promoters and Artists in Durban

EP320: Durban musician and choreographer; Mandé chats about the Durban music scene, his latest single, collaborators & more Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/st...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Tian Nienaber On The Struggles Of Balancing Various Aspects Of Being …

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/a...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Sons Of Shem: The Inevitable Return

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/a...

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Oct. 17, 2023

Music Success Tips For South African Artists with Andrew Jed

EP317: American artist living in South Africa, Andrew Jed, chats about how he has gone about getting listeners to keep coming back to his music, how he has amassed 75k Spotify streams, releasing singles vs full length albums...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Alex Muller On We Kill Cowboys, The Cape Town Music Scene, Mongrel Re…

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 Tow...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Stephen Gawking: An inspiration In Never Letting Your Circumstances H…

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/stor...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Exploring South African Hip-Hop Culture and Personal Resilience with …

EP314: From the welcoming arms of Durban, South Africa, we were thrilled to sit down with the first lady of Durban Hip-Hop, Lex LaFoy. We kicked off the session reflecting on Lex’s intriguing childhood, growing up with a past...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Aphi Tenza: A Local Find On Making It In New York

EP313: Meet Aphi Tenza, a Durban artist that Marcel stumbled into. Join in as she talks about the move to New York, her beginnings in music, and managing expectations of a large social media audience. Her Music: https://open....

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