Episodes

Episode 182: The R&B Princess, MJ Summers is on the show to chat about her critically acclaimed EP titled 'Fungani', her work with producer Nacos, her relationship with her manager, being raised in a strict Christian family, addresses some of her most controversial lines within her songs, announces a tour & more! MJ Summers https://www.instagram.com/mj.summersx Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Supp...

Episode 181: Nasiphi sits down with Afrikaans Rock band Kontras who join him all the way from Cape Town. The lads dissect the band's latest album 'Vir Konteks' & explore the relevance it has on their journey & band name. They also have a lengthy discussion about the state of the scene when MK was a thing compared to the scene now in 2021, their mother's being their biggest fans, future plans & more! Kontras https://linktr.ee/KONTRAS Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground ...

Episode 180: Marcel had a chat with resident roadie Brandon Render about their various experiences in the SA music scene! Brandon Render https://instagram.com/brrandxn Host Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gQdYkteJ2b3Ja-RpikMBA Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 179: Zazz has been described by many as South Africa’s next big music sensation, so we sat down with her & exchanged stories on a rainy summer’s evening accompanied by loadshedding & this pretty much opened us up to the incredible world of the well traveled ‘Shadows’ hitmaker known only as Zazz. Zazz https://www.instagram.com/countryzazz Host Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the sh...

Episode 178: On this episode we’re introducing Nu-Metal band 'Wasted Space' from Buffalo, NY. When we received links to their explosive two track EP titled ‘The Eater’ & brutal ‘Youthanasia’ music video, we had no choice but to chat to the Jeremy (Guitar) & Matt (Vox) about it all. We’ll also be getting their reactions on some of the discoveries they’ve made in the South African Metal scene through some of our older content. Wasted Space https://linktr.ee/WastedSpace Hosts Marcel Smuts www.in...

Episode 177: Nasiphi and marcel sat down with Cape Town artist Corné Opperman to have a chat about his music and life through lockdown Corné Opperman https://www.instagram.com/bandvanniesuburbs Hosts Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Nasiphi Zwanehttps://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Marcel Smuts Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 176: We're having a chat with Michelle Johnstone, owner of one of the best custom silkscreen printing companies in Durban, 13Stone. Besides talking about the scene through the eyes of one of its biggest merch suppliers, we chat about some of her fond memories at Burn, her favourite local bands, her views on the lockdown, early life, tattoos, her love for all genres of music & more! Michelle Johnstone https://www.instagram.com/misshellstone https://www.instagram.com/13stonets Hosts Mar...

Episode 174: Our last episode of 2020 features our newest member of the Sludge Underground team - Kalden Swart. Who is he? What does he do? When did he start? Why was that cake so good? How did he end up in the Underground? Kalden Swart https://www.instagram.com/kaldenswart https://unsplash.com/@kaldenswart Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Meagan King https://linktr.ee/LemonDove https://www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master...

Episode 173: Durban based Hip-Hop artist AyZee is on the show and she's packing a lot of heat! She's spilling all the beans on her journey as a female rapper in the South African music industry, which includes the impact fellow female artist Skye Wanda has had on her career, her fallout with former management team '4Sight' , her upcoming joint project with Ezra Tai & more! AyZee www.instagram.com/ayzee_031 www.facebook.com/Ayzee.SD www.twitter.com/AyZee031 Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.e...

Episode 172: Twenty20Beastin are on the show to tell us about their latest EP titled "Care Package One", the challenges they faced in Johannesburg, life under lockdown regulations, the current state of their relationship with fellow artist International Flambe & more in this 'no holds barred' type episode! Twenty20Beastin www.instagram.com/_twenty20beastin "Care Package One" EP www.soundcloud.com/twenty20beastin/sets/care-package-one Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mat...

Episode 171: On the panel we have the man behind the behind the Pit At The Polo events Matthew Howes, former Facing The Gallows vocalist Bryan Binneman, Photographer & brains behind this episode Byron Bowler & Megalodon/Dream Demon’s Dane Canterbury, all having a discussion about the state SA Metal scene throughout the years. Byron Bowler www.instagram.com/byronbowler www.facebook.com/Blackbirdphotographyza Matt Howes www.instagram.com/mattryanhowes Dane Canterbury www.instagram.com/danecante...

Episode 170: Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Christiaan Steyn of Steyn IP & the Foundation for the Advancement of Musicians Empowerment (FAME.org.za), which is an NPO that provides legal knowledge & support to SA musicians.For all the info you need about F.A.M.E & Steyn IP, click the links below http://fame.org.za https://steynip.com Featured Track: 'Paper' (Hansove & Memori Remix) by Lemon Dove Hosts Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 ...

Episode 169: Nasiphi has chat with The Fismits frontman, Mark Biagio Mark Biagio www.instagram.com/markbiagio www.Instagram.com/thefismits Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show

Episode168: Nasiphi is chatting to Producer, DJ & man behind Zone 68 on Reprezent Radio, Usher Lavelle who is all the way out in the UK. This episode sees them chat about Usher's life as a producer, how his journey started, his time in Japan, what Zone 68 is all about & more Usher Lavelle www.instagram.com/usherlavelle

Episode 167: Marcel and Nasiphi chat to the frontman of local rockers Fourth Son South Fourth Son South www.instagram.com/ptoussa

Episode 166: Join Nasiphi and Andile as they have a chat with South African artist, Lungelo Manzi Lungelo Manzi www.instagram.com/lungelomanzi

EP165: Meagan & Nasiphi are chatting to BBC Radio WM's award winning presenter/DJ, Kaylee Golding! The crew touches on the ins & outs of being on radio through Kaylee's story, how artists/bands should go about ensuring their music is presentable for mainstream media, her involvement in various podcasts, her fight against the lack of diversity on radio amongst many more points of interest. Whether you’re an artist/band or just want to unwind after a hectic day, this one’s for you Kaylee Golding ...

Episode 164: We're having a chat with Firehouse resident DJ, Thegranddukeraw, who's shedding some light on this weekend's House Party at Robsons in Durban amongst other exciting updates pertaining upcoming gigs & projects! Thegranddukeraw www.instagram.com/thegranddukeraw www.facebook.com/thegranddukeraw Featured Tracks: Thegranddukeraw - "ATMICA" Host Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the...

Episode 163: We're learning all about newly formed South African thrashers, Truth Decayed from Durban! They're chatting about their origins and their debut EP: Modern Day Illusion in an episode that was done at the Pavillion undercover parking, for control Truth Decayed www.instagram.com/truth_decayed www.facebook.com/truthdecayed Featured Tracks: Truth Decayed - "Opposing Direction" Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Slu...

Episode 162: Cliffy of Last Of The Daggers chats to us at Waxy's in Hillcrest, about everything you need to know about the "House Party" event that's happening on the the 7th of November 2020 at Robsons in Durban Cliffy www.instagram.com/cliffykalifornia Featured Tracks: Last Of The Daggers - "I Speak Static" Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi ...

Episode 161: Lost Boys are here to talk. One of their biggest goals is to support people following their passions.Music is only part of who they are. Who are they? Lost Boys https://linktr.ee/lostboysofficialmusic Featured Tracks: Lost Boys - “Trust” & “Budapest" Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://www.instagram.com/zwane031 Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Edit/Mix: Lemon Dove https://linktr.ee/LemonDove Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://pa...

Episode 160: Lunathi Drops, Nasiphi & impromptu hostess, Lwazi the journalist, are having a chat with Vryheid's very own, Chyna The Artist! He tells them about his influences, his latest EP titled 'Connect', why Bless Is More means so much to him, who Naomi is, lists some of the best artists & producers Vryheid has to offer, his ties to Polokwane & a whole lot more! Chyna The Artist www.instagram.com/chyna_theartist www.twitter.com/chyna_theartist Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeundergrou...

Episode 159: Meag & Nasiphi are having a chat with with Rock 'n Roll band of expat teens living in Nairobi, Kenya: REFUGE REFUGE Instagram: www.instagram.com/refuge_kenya Facebook: www.facebook.com/PGSBrefuge Twitter: www.twitter.com/refuge_kenya Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 158: Nasiphi catches up with 'Ceremonious Crossfire' hit-makers, The Bakers as they join him all the way from Cape Town! We find out what it takes to be part of a band that's made up of individuals who are in various projects, COVID's effect on their 2020 music release plans, the idea of freedom, latest single, how to join the illuminati & more The Bakers Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebakersza Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebakersza Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebakersza Sludge Undergro...