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Nasiphi Zwane

The Doors Pledge To Repay Artists
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April 29, 2026

The Doors Pledge To Repay Artists

Your monthly GroundUp for April is here! The segment where Nasiphi and Marcel cover whats been happening within the local music scene. From events like the @GhastZA National Breakdown tour or the @WalkTheseSkiesOfficial Pray For Cyanide show at Railways to upcoming shows like Devilnest's Venom at The Werehouse and Misty Waters Music Festival. They look over some of the new release's from the likes of @moshmallowband and @ManAsMachineTV Nas and Marcel get into a discussion about The Doors communi...
February Recap: Calabash Cancelled, Emalyth Fest Shines, and More
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Feb. 24, 2026

February Recap: Calabash Cancelled, Emalyth Fest Shines, and More

February was jam packed full of highs and lows across the South African alternative and metal scene, we're breaking it all down! On this episode, Marcel & Nasiphi recap the month's biggest stories: The cancellation of Calabash, the success of Emalyth Fest, and the latest releases from Sonder The Africanime, Mouse, and Lucy Kruger. We're also joined by Myke Taylor of Devilnest/Your Cynical Sanity, who gives us a recap of their Durban show featuring heavyweights DOOMTRIGGER & No Closure. It doesn'...
Best South African Bands & Releases of 2025
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Jan. 15, 2026

Best South African Bands & Releases of 2025

Join the boys as they look back at the best South African band releases and events of 2025. From memorable gigs to standout music releases, they highlight their favourites and share a glimpse of what's coming in the remainder of 2026. #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanPodcast #SouthAfricanBands #SludgeUnderground Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and g...
Glamping Gone Wild, Clive vs Johni Holiday: Last Week's Recap
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April 9, 2024

Glamping Gone Wild, Clive vs Johni Holiday: Last Week's Recap

EP340: Hold onto your crockery, it's tea time! Marcel and Nasiphi dive headfirst into the crazy world that is the South African music scene. Buckle up as we dissect the exorbitant ticket prices for the upcoming event, Daisyland, and whether their focus on glamping justifies the cost⛺️ Next, we shift gears and discuss South African musician Johni Holiday's recent advice for local artists, but then things almost go pear-shaped when one Clive Hendrikse, throws some shade Johni's way. Did Johni over...