Episodes

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 DETH tells us about his fondness for the abrasive, taking cues from different projects, and the golden days of Durban. Join us for a nostalgic trip to the nether; find the meaning in it later. P.S. Sebastian, please put your music back on the internet. HEAT DETH https://li...

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 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://ww...

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, who also happens to be her partner, some of Vryheid's shortcomings, her clothing brand & more MissHoli https://audiomack.com/nomholiwezizwe-sineqholo-kadumisa/songs Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground....

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/jacksoncoltrock 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/@sludgeundergroun...

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 interest in the occult, her tarot readings & more Ameerah Moola https://linktr.ee/inara.am333 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagr...

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 name, the music video for his debut single, his move to South Korea, family, religion, whether we've seen the end of South Wolves & more Evan Hope https://myurls.co/evanhope Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com/ Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunde...

Episode 276: Nasiphi, Marcel, and Meagan spend some extra quality time with friend of the pod - Samantha Pienaar. Together, we welcome the new year with well wishes and fever dreams (the cream soda kind). Onward and upward, we exchange various pats on the back and set our intentions for 2023. Join us for a chilled chat while you work on your resolution to listen to more podcasts. Oh Sam https://www.oh-sam.co.za Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Marcel Smuts https://www.instagram...

Episode 275: Nasiphi, Marcel and Meagan hang out with 3rd-time Sludge champion, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and future podcaster - Samantha Pienaar. We spend a good hour just gushing over our favourite musical things, places, and people. The extended Sludge family wraps up 2022 with their thoughts on the South African music scene. Thank you for spending another year with Sludge; here’s to the underground. Also, if found, please return to the internet: The Mind Of The Least Important Tamagotchi-JEEZUS ...

Episode 274: Nasiphi chats t South African Pianist, Keenan John Meyer on an episode that sees them touch on the creative process, passing on knowledge, spirituality, systemic racism and more Keenan Meyer https://orcd.co/6qna0e 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 http...

Episode 273: Listen to Marcel have a fanboy meltdown talking to Brandon Pratt of Red Helen Red Helen https://linktr.ee/RedHelen 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.com/Sludge031 Facebook...

Episode 272: Marcel has a chat with the four piece instrumental post rock Lads of Yndian Mynah Yndian Mynah https://linktr.ee/yndianmynah 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.com/Sludge03...

Episode 271: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know the depths of your moodiest fantasy - BLVD HVNNY. The iconic frontman talks about serving the demand for discomfort, co-writing on Skype across the hemispheres, and what it took to turn his fabled solo project into a dark, alternative collective: Cito, the staring visionary. Ryan, the highly skilled, highly human padawan. Warren, the legendary bass brother from the battle of Instant Karma vs Moonchild. The wildcard guitar demon - Martin Rocka. And the...

Episode 270: Nasiphi and Meagan get down-to-earth with the awesome Afrikaans songstress - Just Mia. The future Country star tells us about her progress with producers, talent competitions as a training ground, and choosing to chase the dream. Mia shares tips for your next on-stage recovery, notes on the joy of being a market-slut, and a secret to her success - behind every great Mia, is a sourdough engineer. Hey jy, take your crocs off and kom kuier; here we go again. Just Mia https://www.insta...

Episode 269: Marcel has a chat with the legendary Devogrpahic himself. From his beginnings in the Sa Music scene to managing a vast amount of SA Artists 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.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sl...

Episode 268: Kat chats to Andile & Nasiphi about her latest single 'Halloween', time spent in Hong Kong, reasons behind her initial move abroad, moving back to Cape Town, how she linked up with Devo Oosthuizen and Mark Haze, her team & a whole lot more Kat https://www.devographic.com/kat Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroun...

Episode 267: Nasiphi and Meagan get a change in scenery with your ultimate indie crush - Simon Dale. The fret-prince speaks on making the music you love, being bandmates with the best, and feeling good to sound good. Moving on, we hear about the freedom to write songs, friction in the process & the story of the Old Trusty. If you find yourself falling apart, take some time and unwind with us; you’ll be coming out gold. Simon Dale https://linktr.ee/simondalemusic Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://lin...

Episode 266: Marcel has a chat with the punk rock boys of Punkfontein! Punkfontein https://instagram.com/punkfontein 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.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://ww...

Shanya is letting us into the world of a South African Pop artist living in Limpopo with dreams of becoming a world-renowned musician. We touch on her decision to become a musician while completing grade 12, having to travel between Limpopo and PE to make her music dreams come true, the relationships that inspire her songs & more Shanya https://onerpm.link/879000770149 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://ww...

Episode 264: Club Valley are on the show to chat about their influences, side projects, their aspirations to work with Rick Rubin, past, present & upcoming projects, their creative process & a whole lot more Club Valley https://linktr.ee/burgerpoprecords 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/@s...

Episode 263: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know die skitterendste synth-pop duo in hierdie dorp - Mymymy. Jana and Conrad chat about becoming a team over time, missing anchors in the local scene and the new role of music labels in the age of social media. Met ’n vonkel in ons stap, we learn about Mymymy as a celebration of the self, practising what you teach and the voice notes that’ll never be heard. Pour a glass of wine and break in those new heels; die partytjie begin. Mymymy https://linktr.ee/m...

Episode 262: Nasiphi and Meagan scratch the surface with Cape Town’s eternal optimist - Stereoculture. The Gemini gem spins stories about inheriting the weird and wonderful, resourcefulness beyond royalties and the original electronic underground. Digging into the woodwork, we learn about the power of cover art, mixtape activism and quelling the politics with collaboration. Pierre passes on the passion by treating us to the legend of Durban David. Carpe your DMs and mind your mantra, this needle...

Episode 261: Nasiphi and Meagan get the golden hour from your favourite lightkeeper - Nu Edison. Tune in to hear Jozi’s wordsmith speak about being a student of the game and his journey of spiritual health as an antidote to the pressure of mass appeal. Together, we find out how letting go of things that no longer serve your purpose is key to understanding the eddy essence. We get privy to the origins of EMG, as well as the tea on his upcoming release. The honest rapper digs way down to deliver t...

Episode 260: Nasiphi and Meagan catch up with your pending cult classic, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and front-footed scroll-stopper - Venus Vulani. The playful pair tell us about late nights turning into early mornings, leaning into the culture of play and the trust it takes to keep artistic vision intact. Pulling threads, we discuss safety in the distance of a persona, pleasing the re-invested crowd and collaborating across the hemispheres. Finally, canon as promised, the origins of Mr Jeezus. Feed you...

Episode 259: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know your resident songsmith - Werner Bekker. The chilled luthier speaks about sharing love in the performance space, being married to his muse and his back-to-roots 8-track; Wrong Side Of Twenty. Together, we rummage around his cluttered head to explore the thin lines between heritage and inspiration. Grab a coffee and join us this side of the wild. Werner Bekker https://wernerbekker.lnk.to/WrongSideOfTwenty Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031...