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June 27, 2023

The Secret of Maintaining Successful Long-distance Creative Partnersh…

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 distan...

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June 20, 2023

Tsholofelo Mapisa on Durban vs Joburg, 3 tips to enhance your EPK, he…

Episode 299: Join Nasiphi Zwane on this episode of the podcast as he chats with Tsholofelo Mapisa about her personal journey as an artist. Mapisa shares her insights on the music scene in Durban and Johannesburg, discussing t...

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June 13, 2023

Making Money From Music & Moving Beyond DSPs with MoPhunk

Episode 298: Rap emcee MoPhunk chats about being influenced by private school and Soweto, how he established his record label and gives tips on how to make it as an artist in Johannesburg MoPhunk https://linktr.ee/MellowMoPhu...

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June 6, 2023

How Venue Genre Restrictions are Impacting Artists with Grant & Jason…

Episode 297: We’re chatting to Durban's homegrown Slam boys about the bands origins, The state of the music scene, new faces, and more Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeundergr...

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May 30, 2023

How To Know When a Project Is Finished with Johannesburg Alt Artist D…

Episode 296: Johannesburg -based Alternative artist Dxnte touches on the Joburg scene not being as good as it seems, how he got into his style of music, his Gusher initiative, how to run a successful event in a different prov...

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May 24, 2023

Going Into Lockdown With a Zero Bank Balance with Justin VR

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 ...

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May 16, 2023

Paying For What You Do, An Inside Look at the South African Music Ind…

Episode 294: Venda-born Hip-Hop producer and 'U Itela Ene' hitmaker, Gee D'Art chats about his 'Venda Royalty' EP, why he is afraid of artificial intelligence, his move to Johannesburg and sheds some light on whether or not J...

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May 10, 2023

Live Music Inspires the Next Generation, Shane Cooper’s Journey

Episode 293: Nasiphi and Meagan touch base with living legend - Shane Cooper . The groove-smith tells us about growing up with exposure to variety in music, his patience for missing puzzle pieces, and his vision for Kujua Rec...

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May 3, 2023

How To Get Booked In Europe As A South African Band, with Ruff Majik

Episode 292: Join in as Marcel has a chat with Johni Holiday of Ruff majik. From touring Europe in the craziest way, Losing instruments in an airport and surviving as a South African band We just finished our first tour in Eu...

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April 26, 2023

Uncovering the Secret of Music Success In South Africa with Namakau S…

Episode 291: Nasiphi and Meagan go off the cuff with your favourite Aquarius Moon - Namakau Star . The VibeGoddess sheds light on authenticity as a compass, falling in love with the process, and creating with an abundant mind...

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April 19, 2023

Fuzigish: The Hard Work of Connecting with People

Episode 290: Marcel has a chat with local legends Fuzigish about over 20 years of experiences as a band. From playing with the violent femmes to Bear claws to the face at 3am Support the show Website https://www.sludgeundergr...

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April 12, 2023

How To Get Booked Regularly As A South African Artist with Seth Cort

Episode 289: Marcel has a chat with up and coming artist Seth Cort. Join in as they chat about his upcoming single, music video, and life as a new musician on the block. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground....

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April 4, 2023

Humility & Keys to Unlocking Opportunities with Mereece Dry

Episode 288: Durban's shining light as far as multimedia personalities are concerned, Mereece Dry is on the show to chat about how she ended up on Durban Youth Radio, her acting ambitions, Durban vs Johannesburg, Durban Hip-H...

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March 29, 2023

How To Strike a Balance Between Music & Financial Security with Vaugh…

Episode 287: Marcel has a chat with old soul Vaughn Prangley about his Maldives adventures and musical journey Making music brings me joy, but sometimes the industry can be stressful. That's why I'm deciding to pursue somethi...

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March 22, 2023

Amseth: Acquiring Clean Production Skills, A Behind-the-Scenes Look

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 ...

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March 15, 2023

Embodying Spirit Through Art with Blue Vow

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...

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March 7, 2023

Building From The Ground Up With Vryheid Musician KayTee

EP284: Andile & Treasure are chatting to one of Vryheid's best and one half of Groundzero , KayTee . They're touching on where it all began, new music, influences, the impact AKA 's untimely death had on him & more Sludge Und...

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March 1, 2023

How To Successfully Blend Different Genres With Always Us

EP283: Marcel has a chat with the folks from New multi-genre Always Us about their recently dropped album and formation Always Us https://linktr.ee/alwaysus Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the sho...

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Feb. 22, 2023

A Deep Dive Into HEAT DETH’s Tangled Artistic Process

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...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Mandy James On Becoming Saturn Return’s Front Woman

EP281: Durban musician Mandy James is on the show to chat about becoming Saturn Return 's new frontwoman, her personal musical journey, the Durban music scene & a whole lot more Mandy James https://linktr.ee/mandy.m.james Slu...

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Feb. 7, 2023

MissHoli On Why The Vryheid Music Scene Is Unstable

EP280: MissHoli takes us on a journey that has seen her combine R&B and Hip-Hop to give listeners some of the finest Trapsoul music to come out of Vryheid. She's diving into how she keeps things professional with her MANager,...

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Jan. 31, 2023

Making The Band with South African Rocker Jackson Colt

EP279: Jackson Colt took the time on his birthday to have a chat with Marcel about his band Jackson Colt. Join in as they chat about the local scene, Speedofest, and Long standing music legends Jackson Colt https://linktr.ee/...

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Jan. 25, 2023

a$cid

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 interes...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Evan Hope On The Business of Making Music

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 n...

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