Episodes

Episode 239: Artist, DJ & Producer, Tremaine G is on the show to chat about his upcoming EP, the artists he's collaborating with, how the late Solo introduced him to his management team, plans for 2022 & more DJ Tremaine G https://fanlink.to/gJJj 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/@sludgeunde...

Episode 238: Singer-Songwriter, actress & content creator Khan Khalii talks about spirituality, being born in Tongaat but raised in Pretoria, her latest single ISONO, Game Of Thrones, her soon to be released podcast & more Khan Khalii https://ditto.fm/isono 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...

Andile is back with Chyna The Artist joining in as co-host & together they're chatting to Durban royalty, singer-songwriter Yashna & producer/artist Neo Ndawo. In this episode they touch on mental health, the pros & cons of record labels, what led to the decline of the Durban Hip-Hop from 2018 onwards & more. They also close out the show with 'Hype Or Clout', the lead single off Yashna's latest EP titled 'Yah She' Yashna https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yashna1/yah-she Neo Ndawo https://ampl.i...

Join Marcel as he chats with Brendon from Fear Of Falling about their beginnings as a super group, Their music and his journey as an artist Fear Of Falling https://linktr.ee/fearoffalling 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_W8...

Episode 235: S B X is a South African R&B singer & songwriter that was born in Pretoria and later relocated to a small town called Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal On this episode we take a look at her latest project titled ‘These Songs Are About You Too’, tackle her experience juggling music & studies, her seamless transition to Johannesburg & more Tune in as we take a deep dive into the life of an artist that has over 45 000 Spotify streams & over 33 000 streams on Apple Music S B X https://linkt...

Episode 234: Marcel Had a chat with the ladies and gent of Saturn Return. Join in as they chat about their music, chaotic origins, and overall life as a Durban based band Saturn Return https://instagram.com/saturnreturnband 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:...

Episode 233: King032 is a rapper, slum poet & creative director from Stanger in KZN. On this episode he discusses his latest project L2LJ dedicated to his 3 year old son. We also discuss his killer performances in Swaziland, the various entities he heads that aim to connect artists and nurture upcoming talent, the impact his late grandmother has had on his career & more King032 https://linktr.ee/LUNGELOKING Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www...

While Bongi Archi might be a newcomer for people to start paying attention to in the original music world, he’s instantly recognisable under his birth name Bongi Mthombeni from the many stages he’s graced over the past decade since he burst onto the entertainment scene as a popular member of Idols SA Top 8 in 2010 On this episode we're chatting to him about his powerful debut single Excuse Me, which has helped him make his mark as one of the most exciting artists in the pop scene. We're also ch...

Episode 231: South African Tribal House DJ/Producer, Camerøn is joining us from Berlin, Germany to chat about his new record label, upcoming 3 Track EP dedicated to his father, things he took from his collaboration with Umsindo Musiek, why he moved from South Africa to Germany & more Cameron https://linktr.ee/_cameron_ Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://ww...

Blues/Acoustic Singer-songwriter Jodie Reid joins us from Johannesburg on this one. She has been singing since the age of 12 and earned her Bachelor of music honours in performance in, 2018. On this episode she chats about her decision to change genres with each album she releases, sheds light on her latest album "Robust Rebellion", touches on the effect her parents' divorce had on her & more Jodie Reid https://allmylinks.com/jodiereid Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Suppo...

Episode 229: Matt Gardiner is no stranger to the South African music scene. His Pop Country sound has seen him open for artists such as Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, Desmond and the Tutus and many more. Influenced by the likes of Matthew Mole, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Loops, Matt has had hit singles on most of the major radio stations in the country. The Pietermaritzburg born and bred singer songwriter is on Sludge to tell us about the inspiration behind his latest single "Brown Hair, Brown Eyes", ...

Marcel has a chat with Canadian-South African folk artist ASH ASH https://instagram.com/ashcoustics Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge 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...

Episode 227: We kick off 2022 with singer-songwriter, producer & DJ, ZEM from Joburg. In the episode she talks about dropping out of high school, the impact her mother has had on her music career, how she is connected to Congo, deep dives into some of her hits & a lot more. ZEM https://www.instagram.com/mezvn Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagra...

New year, same Sludge. We’re back for the second half of our media discussion with Itheku Connect & Unfiltered with Oscar Msomi. If we’re sounding stretched, it’s because we are still in yesteryear but today, we speak to 2022. Meagan continues her chat with the fam - Nasiphi, Marcel, Zama & Oscar. After learning about their approach to creation & curation, we get a deeper sense of their values & philosophies as storytellers & archivists. This episode is part two of two, here’s part one: htt...

After an epoch in the apocalypse, we, the creative creatures of the underground, deserve a moment to celebrate & reflect. We have survived, thrived & writhed our way through another confusing year - so let’s talk about it. Meagan is joined by Sludge members, Nasiphi & Marcel, as well as Itheku Connect’s very own, Zama Khumalo, & the Unfiltered king himself - Oscar Msomi. The group gather to collect their thoughts & share some strategies with the hope of reaching a sense of clarity & solidarity i...

Nasiphi & Meagan speak to Lannon, Ben & Mark; 3/4 of 90’s nostalgia rock band - Single Street Park. Between their daily Durban grind & the Pablo Honey populous, the group define their dreams of local success & elaborate the process behind their debut release. The alternative outfit shares stories of dealing with GAS, scratching the artistic itch & playing from the heart. Grab a brewski & press play. Single Street Park https://www.instagram.com/singlestreetpark Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linkt...

EP223: Durban Rapper & Food enthusiast Kyle Thorne is on the show to chat about his name change, why he is hoarding his latest music, the wild things he has seen & experienced working at a butchery, a mental health podcast he & his friend are working on & more🚀🚀🚀 Kyle Thorne https://www.instagram.com/kylethornefoods Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.i...

Episode 222: Former 5fm radio presenter/Dj Chachi Africa is on the show to chat to us about where it all started. From growing up in a musical home, to wanting to get into production, to working at 5fm, transitioning from Afro House to amaPiano & Hip-Hop, her brief stint in Australia, her Soundcloud mixes & more. Chachi Africa https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wymSqoG-obs Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram...

Marcel has a chat with the mad lads from Bloumoord. Join in as they chat about their time as a band, recording, dealing with covid and so much more. Bloumoord https://bloumoord.com/store/index.php?route=common%2Fhome Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge 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.t...

We catch up with Jazzy June formerly of Durban power group Palmtree Paradise, who's on the show to tell us about his latest EP titled Pink Roses. Jazzy June https://orcd.co/pinkroses2 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_W81ET...

Nasiphi & Meagan speak to Ms Sibongile Mara, Senior Customer Service Consultant at the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) - Africa’s largest Needletime Rights Royalty Collection Organisation. Sibongile tells us about her role in the organisation’s mission to supply long-term structures for performing artists. Find out who SAMPRA serves, what SAMPRA provides, how SAMPRA functions & why you should consider becoming a member. Hydrate, take your seat & turn to page 394 - it’...

We're chatting to Vampire Slumber Party about why he decided to move back to London from South Africa and asked him to compare the music scene in England with the South African music scene. He also talks about his latest album titled "Funeral Pop", the influence his past bands have had on his current music, his DIY music videos & more. Vampire Slumber Party https://linktr.ee/vampireslumberparty Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Epis...

EP217: Having managed PR for international campaigns for Migos, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar & Kim Kardashian to name a few, Melanie Ramjee is undoubtedly South Africa's best Publicist, so in this episode Zama Khumalo of Ithekuconnect & Nasiphi Zwane tap into the mind of 'Hypress' herself, who touches on how her & some mates managed to bring the likes of Dead Prez, The Roots & Talib Kweli to South Africa in the early 2000s, how she became the Director of Tutone Communications, her involvement in ...

Nasiphi chats to Joburg's grooviest 2 piece band, Up Your Sleeve about their latest EP Fuzzy Space, upcoming gigs, the sloth & the lizard, COVID and more. Up Your Sleeve https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/upyoursleeve/fuzzy-space Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Episode Edit/Mix: Nasiphi Zwane Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...