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Season 1

Episode 146: Nishalin Pillay
Aug. 28, 2020

Episode 146: Nishalin Pillay

Meagan and Marcel have a chat with local Durban Percussionist Nishalin Pillay Nish Pillay www.instagram.com/nish_music www.facebook.com/nishpillaymusic Meagan King www.instagram.com/meagreking Sludge Underground https://www.s...

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Episode 145: Loveboy And His Imaginary Friends [Australia]
Aug. 23, 2020

Episode 145: Loveboy And His Imaginary Friends [Australia]

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with frontman of the first ever half analog half digital band: Loveboy And His Imaginary Friends, all the way from Australia. They talk about his music, background, mental health and learn a...

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Episode 144: Mark Pyjama
Aug. 21, 2020

Episode 144: Mark Pyjama

Marcel had a chat with the man behind Pyjama Planet! Listen in as he talks about his music, composition, plugins and more Mark Pyjama www.instagram.com/markallnutt Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix...

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MOONGA K.
Aug. 16, 2020

MOONGA K.

Episode 143 : Meagan & Nasiphi have a chat with MOONGA K. who's an Alternative Soul singer-songwriter born in Zambia, raised in Botswana & currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His sincere approach to music invites l...

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Graeme Watkins
Aug. 14, 2020

Graeme Watkins

Episode 142: Marcel and Nasiphi got a chance to have a chat with one of the South African music scene heavyweights recently. Join us as we chat about his music, life, and journey through the South African music scene Graeme …

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Episode 141: Jesse XXI [Independent Producer, India]
Aug. 10, 2020

Episode 141: Jesse XXI [Independent Producer, India]

Meagan & Nasiphi catch up with independent producer/'Phoenix' hit-maker, Jesse XXI joining them all the way from India. They dive into the fundamentals of his beats, his brief stint as a rapper, collaborations & a whole lot m...

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Episode 140: You, Me And The Harmony
Aug. 7, 2020

Episode 140: You, Me And The Harmony

Marcel got to fangirl with one of his favorite local bands of all time. Listen in as he chats to You, Me, And The Harmony about their career as musicians, their new album, and the effects of lockdown on muso's …

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Episode 139: REBENN [Pop Songwriter/Producer, Korea]
Aug. 3, 2020

Episode 139: REBENN [Pop Songwriter/Producer, Korea]

We're joined by Pop Songwriter/Producer, session pianist, cello player & coffee lover, REBENN all the way from Korea! He breaks down production on his hit single 'Ghost In My Mind' ft. Ellae, that is currently on a whopping 8...

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Episode 138: Faye And Wren
July 31, 2020

Episode 138: Faye And Wren

On this episode Meagan & Nasiphi are joined by singer-songwriter duo residing in Cape Town, Faye And Wren. We talk about their 15 year relationship, their setup as a duo, a fresh start in Cape Town, their time in Durban …

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Josh Scott
July 27, 2020

Josh Scott

Episode 137: Josh Scott, drummer of one of the biggest bands to come out of South Africa, Gangs Of Ballet, joins us to talk about his move to Sri Lanka, his brand new studio, his latest single, best Gangs Of …

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Episode 136: Riddlebreak
July 24, 2020

Episode 136: Riddlebreak

Marcel took a shot at cracking the riddle chatting to Jade and Roushan of Riddlebreak. Find out more about one of SA's most promising progressive metal bands Riddlebreak www.instagram.com/riddlebreak_band www.facebook.com/rid...

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Episode 135: King Slave Boris
July 20, 2020

Episode 135: King Slave Boris

We're joined by multi-genre artist King Slave Boris in an episode co-hosted by Lemon Dove's Meagan King. Find out about his childhood, Cape Town gang culture, tattoos, his love for martial arts, his SAHHA nomination, herbal i...

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Episode 134: Chaos Doctrine
July 17, 2020

Episode 134: Chaos Doctrine

Marcel and Mitchel had a chat with the thrashers of Chaos Doctrine. Join us as we talk about the bands music, upcoming single, home studio, and more Chaos Doctrine Instagram: www.instagram.com/chaosdoctrine Facebook: www.face...

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ThisGuy ThatGuy
July 13, 2020

ThisGuy ThatGuy

Episode 133: After multiple Radio/TV appearances & high praise from SA Hip-Hop's veterans like Zakwe & Dj Switch, ThisGuy ThatGuy's rise in the music industry should come as little surprise to those who have been following hi...

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Episode 132: The Color Blew
July 10, 2020

Episode 132: The Color Blew

Marcel had a chat with the lads from The Color Blew. Have a listen to their unique origin story and message as a band as we talk about their music. The Color Blew https://hypeddit.com/rggxio Sludge Underground https://www.slu...

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Episode 131: Zama Khumalo [Culture Curator, Issues In The SA Music Industry]
July 6, 2020

Episode 131: Zama Khumalo [Culture Curator, Issues In The SA Music In…

Zama Khumalo, Durban's favourite culture curator joins us on the show to address the problems faced by artists in the South African music scene. She also provides solutions to these issues while giving pointers as to how to b...

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Episode 130: Zebra
July 3, 2020

Episode 130: Zebra

We're joined by Pretoria based band, Zebra Herd on this episode! They give us exclusive information on their days in the drug cartel, open mic sessions at Aandklas, playing a show at a venue that hadn't been fully built, road...

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Jazmine Dèson [California, USA]
June 17, 2020

Jazmine Dèson [California, USA]

Episode 126: Hot on the heels of her viral tweet, high praise from Dreamville artist J.I.D & the successful release of her debut single 'Hide & Seek', we're breaking bread with California based singer-songwriter/model: Jazmin...

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Crusif [Oregon, USA]
June 10, 2020

Crusif [Oregon, USA]

Episode 124: South African born rapper, producer & artist, Crusif joins us all the way from Oregon, USA. We’re talking about his ties to Oregon , USA , his opinions on #BlackLivesMatter, his music, Pretoria, family & a whole ...

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Bad Milk II
May 30, 2020

Bad Milk II

Episode 122: Her first Sludge visit is currently the most streamed episode with a female guest artist & overall the 2nd most streamed episode in Sludge history. Bad Milk makes her return to the pod, only this time, she's on …

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Jacques Moolman [Shadowclub]
May 27, 2020

Jacques Moolman [Shadowclub]

Episode 121: We're having a chat to Jacques Moolman , front man of one of the biggest bands to come out of South Africa: award winning Blues Rock n Roll band, Shadowclub . He and Marcel talk about the origins …

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Episode 118: Slikour
May 9, 2020

Episode 118: Slikour

The legend himself, Siya Metane better known as Slikour is on the show for this episode! We're talking about where it all started, the impact Skwatta Kamp had in shaping South African Hip-Hop culture, family, SlikourOnLife, b...

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Matthew Brown
April 3, 2020

Matthew Brown

Episode 112: Matthew Brown joins us from the comfort of his bedroom studio in Johannesburg, in an episode that sees us doing our first ever interview via correspondence. We touch on his Fiverr success, his brief stint in Oh C...

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Episode 111: Graeme Bird & Andre Schubert [Poison City Brewing]
March 27, 2020

Episode 111: Graeme Bird & Andre Schubert [Poison City Brewing]

We're chatting to Graeme Bird & Andre Schubert, founders of Poison City Brewing on this week's episode. We learn more about their beers, the Durban Poison/Sludge Underground sponsorship, their role in the Durban music & art s...

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Episode 110: Tylor & Wade
March 20, 2020

Episode 110: Tylor & Wade

We're in Mariannridge this week to catch up with music & event organizer duo, Tylor & Wade! The couple has been making waves in the scene for hosting some of the best music events in the Ridge & surrounding & …

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Last Of The Daggers
Feb. 7, 2020

Last Of The Daggers

Episode 104 : Nasiphi Zwane catches up with Last Of The Daggers for this weeks episode & learns more about the band's origins: from when it started, to its influences & who the people behind it are. We also play …

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Episode 101: Smokey Mercle & Dystopia
Jan. 9, 2020

Episode 101: Smokey Mercle & Dystopia

Pretoria's Smokey Mercle was in Durban for a string of shows recently & in typical Sludge fashion, we hijacked them & asked them absurd questions against their will. On this episode we also close out with a Sludge Exclusive, ...

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100th Episode
Dec. 30, 2019

100th Episode

Marcel & Nasiphi go through the podcast's analytics since the podcast's inception in 2016. They go through the best episodes & give shout outs to top listeners over the years. Celebrate some of the podcast's best moments as t...

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South Wolves
Dec. 20, 2019

South Wolves

Episode 99: On this episode we’re learning more about the trio that has taken the Durban music scene by storm through its epic on-stage presence and fresh Indie sound South Wolves https://myurls.co/southwolves Sludge Undergro...

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Episode 97: Migrate Festival Part 2 System Of A Down Tribute
Dec. 6, 2019

Episode 97: Migrate Festival Part 2 System Of A Down Tribute

Episode 97: Migrate Festival Part 2 System Of A Down Tribute by Sludge Underground Podcast Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

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Episode 96: Tatum Holder
Dec. 5, 2019

Episode 96: Tatum Holder

After her successful stint in Europe, Tatum Holder is back on home soil & is ready to take the SA music scene by storm. Tune in as we learn more about this Alt/Indie solo artist that also has a passion …

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Savanna Thunder
Nov. 8, 2019

Savanna Thunder

Episode 91: On this week's episode we catch up with the extremely refreshing Savanna Thunder . Tune in as she takes us on her entire musical journey from Toxic Candy, her spell in Cape Town, how she juggles being a …

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Holly Rey
Nov. 1, 2019

Holly Rey

Episode 90: On this episode we have a chat with the biggest female artist in South Africa at the moment, Holly Rey! Join us at her warm home as we cover her rise to super stardom, family, background and her …

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ANDRWMAARS
Oct. 11, 2019

ANDRWMAARS

Episode 89: On this episode we have a chat with Rapper/Graphic Designer, Andrwmaars! He gives us the lowdown on his journey as a Hip-Hop artist from eMlazi, a place where his choice of music isn't quite what the locals are …

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Zeedah
Oct. 4, 2019

Zeedah

Episode 88: On this episode we catch up with our first ever DJ, singer-songwriter & recording engineer, Zeedah Her mom is also on the show to share her overall views & give insight on her daughter’s career as a multi-talented...

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Bad Milk
Sept. 27, 2019

Bad Milk

Episode 87: One of the quickest rising female Hip-Hop artists, Bad Milk, joins us on this episode to break down her name, her transition from being an MC to doing music, her childhood in SOWETO/Joburg side, her views and pers...

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Episode 86: Shortstraw
Sept. 22, 2019

Episode 86: Shortstraw

Mitch & Marcel caught up with 'Keanu Reeves' hit-makers, Shortstraw on the Durban leg of their tour! They let us in on the origins of the band, they're fame in Japan, some epic fails among a whole lot more Shortstraw …

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Qadasi
Sept. 15, 2019

Qadasi

Episode 85: Marcel & Nasiphi catch up with Traditional Maskandi musician, David Jenkins, famously known as Qadasi! Qadasi http://www.davidjenkins.co.za Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (ht...

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Minnie Mhlongo I
Aug. 29, 2019

Minnie Mhlongo I

Episode 83: Marcel, Mitch & Nasiphi have a chat with Radio personality & marketer, Minnie Thusi, hostess of Monday Mayhem With Minnie Thusi! We dive into her personal life to find out more about where her love for radio stems...

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Greg Allan & Barron Harley [Address Homophobic Slur Incident In Durban]
Aug. 17, 2019

Greg Allan & Barron Harley [Address Homophobic Slur Incident In Durba…

Get the lowdown on Greg Allan's Solo Tour with Barron Harley of Hated Related! We caught up with them live from their gig at Station Masters Hillcrest. We talk negatives of drug abuse, rest of the tour & the guys …

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Episode 81: Drakhula
Aug. 16, 2019

Episode 81: Drakhula

We catch up with ' Bando ' hit-maker, Drakhula as he breaks down the hit single, music video shoot, his other single ' Mission Impossible ', feelings on having a single on national radio & a whole lot more Drakhula …

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Chris Snakes II [Part Two]
July 24, 2019

Chris Snakes II [Part Two]

Episode 78: We bring you Part Two of the Chris Snakes special Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

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Chris Snakes II [Part One]
July 14, 2019

Chris Snakes II [Part One]

Episode 77: Chris Snakes returns a little under 2 years since his first appearance on the podcast. We get a chance to find out more about what exactly has been behind the immense growth & success since then. This is …

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Episode 74: Roxton Met Herki
June 5, 2019

Episode 74: Roxton Met Herki

We caught up with the incredible duo consisting of Josh & Herman, otherwise well known by the name Roxton Met Herki ! The gents were down in Durban for a gig at The Conscious Cafe in Hillcrest & we were …

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Episode 71: Satanic Dagga Orgy
May 16, 2019

Episode 71: Satanic Dagga Orgy

We had a spiritual bonding with Zam, Pete, And Organ Freeman. Have a listen as they talk about a variety of very important thing Satanic Dagga Orgy https://www.instagram.com/satanicdaggaorgy Sludge Underground https://www.slu...

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Episode 66: Red Robyn & Mom
March 29, 2019

Episode 66: Red Robyn & Mom

On this episode we sit down with talented musician Red Robyn & her epic mother René , the life coach. We touch on their mother-daughter relationship, Robyn's journey as a female musician in the scene, her experience playing A...

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Episode 59: MX
Dec. 22, 2018

Episode 59: MX

On our 59th episode we have one of the hosts of #TheCatchUpDBN, member of one of the most sought after trios to come out of Durban, Niche Fam, graphic designer & MC, it's none other than the incredible MX. We …

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Episode 57: Yashna
Nov. 23, 2018

Episode 57: Yashna

In what has been tipped as one of our most insightful episodes to date, consisting of the first female artist we've had in Hip-Hop culture, Yashna shares every aspect of her journey with the team, from relationships, religion...

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Episode 55: Pdogg Amazing
Oct. 26, 2018

Episode 55: Pdogg Amazing

Our 55th episode sees us catching up with one of the most influential & well established artists in the scene, Mr PDA himself, Pdogg Amazing! He fills us in on where the name came from, lets us in on his …

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Episode 54: IV & Neptune
Oct. 12, 2018

Episode 54: IV & Neptune

This week we bring to you Durban's hottest Hip-Hop duo right now, IV & Neptune! We talk about their debut Still Waters EP, studio time with Yashna, their 1 year hiatus, independent record label, their brand new Check My Phone...

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