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Season 1

Sept. 20, 2023

21, 2023 Unveiling Aphi Tenza: A Rising South African Star in NYC

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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Sept. 12, 2023

UK Band, Paint Me In Colour, On Unlocking 17K Streams, Tough Crowds, …

EP312: Every once in a while we get submissions from abroad and use them as opportunities to put you onto something sick from outside of SA, this is one of those instances. Join us in a candid chat with Paint …

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Sept. 7, 2023

Scrubs: The New Wave Of Durban Punk

EP311: Marcel has a chat with one of the newest bands to join the Durban scene. From humble origins to discovering their sound the Punk rock lads are here to make a statement and do it loud. Be sure to …

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Aug. 30, 2023

The South African Music Scene And The Trials Of Being A Solo Artist w…

EP310: Nicola touches on parting ways with her label, having to take down her music on all DSP’s, being a solo artist, investing in her own sound, being a music teacher and more Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Ramfest Special: Enter Shikari On Returning To South Africa After A D…

EP309: Marcel has a chat with heavyweights Enter Shikari on their long awaited return to South Africa, Join in as we chat about some of the bands history, The struggles of being a live driven band during Covid, and some …

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Aug. 22, 2023

Sonder The Africanime's Unique Outlook On Music, Art, and Identity

EP308: This inspiring conversation with Sonder the Africanime, a successful independent artist and graphic designer, brings to light a unique perspective on music, art, and identity. Thriving in the realm of music, not throug...

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Aug. 20, 2023

Ramfest Special: The Ocean And Their First Time Playing In South Afri…

EP307: Marcel had the chance to catch Robin from The Ocean before their First show in South Africa for Ramfest. Join in as the prog heavy hitters talk about their tour and experiences as a band with 20+ years of …

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Aug. 15, 2023

Queen Of The Misfits | Exploring The Musical Kingdom Of Alanna Joy

EP306: Join us on a melodious trip as we sit with the enchanting Alanna Joy, affectionately known as the Queen of the Misfits. Be privy to the whimsical tale of how a milkshake and rainbow biscuits became instrumental in gath...

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Aug. 9, 2023

3’s and 7’s | Creating A Demand For Your Music And Performances

EP305: Join in as the 3's and 7's boys make their second appearance on Sludge Underground! Talking about the journey so far of releasing music, dealing with a member overseas and their first tour! Listen to 3’s and 7’s here: …

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Aug. 1, 2023

The Dirty Skirts on the struggles of dealing with Pay-to-win platform…

EP304: Local legends and veterans of the SA music scene are back in full force! Join in as they chat about reconnecting with their Audience, signing with Just Music and chat about the history of the band up until this …

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July 25, 2023

kyabo | Thriving As An Alternative Artist In South Africa

EP303: Cue the applause! We have kyabo , a contemporary songwriter who uniquely fuses pop with other genres, sharing their journey with us on the podcast. Known for their debut album ' EGO ', this episode unveils the experien...

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July 18, 2023

The Haze Brothers On Keeping A Band’s Energy Alive & Not Being Disgru…

EP302: Marcel has a chat with the Haze brothers on the trials and tribulations of artists on tour, keeping a level head, and taking any shots you can get. Find Gareth's Debut single: https://open.spotify.com/track/2hvrd8KM3a9...

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July 11, 2023

The Power of Two Cultures | Don Calya's Musical Journey from South Af…

EP301: On this episode of Sludge Underground, Nasiphi Zwane and Don Calya discuss the importance of creating one's own sound and how to make it stand out in the music industry. They also talk about the differences between So...

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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 …

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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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