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Aug. 24, 2024

Myke Taylor of Your Cynical Sanity On The Wacken Finals, Direction Shifts, and New Music

EP346: Marcel has an in depth chat with Durban's own Myke Taylor of Deathcore band Your Cynical Sanity. From Their performance at the finals of the South African Waken Metal battle to dealing with a variety of new members and direction shifts over the 13 years of the bands existence.…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Daisy Arson On Launching A New Project, Her Influences, And Musician Skillset

EP345: Marcel has a chat with local hyper-pop Artist Daisy Arson. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.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/SludgeUnderground

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Aug. 24, 2024

Rocc Lobsters On The Durban Music Scene, Playing Festivals, And Being Authentic

EP344: KZN is legendary for epic festivals like Splashy Fen & Ballito Pro, but what about building a sustainable scene for artists? The awesome Rocc Lobsters join us to discuss the highs and lows of Durban's music landscape, from rocking out at Splashy Fen to the importance of crowd interaction…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Sunken State On Relocating, Dealing With Lineup Changes, And Making Music You Enjoy

EP343: Marcel has a chat with the rapidly growing Sunken State and their journey so far Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.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…

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Aug. 24, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Copyright & IP For Musicians with Legal Practitioner Beth Larriva

EP342: Learn the legal ropes of protecting you music with Beth Larriva of Farzanah Manjoo Attorneys. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.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…

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Aug. 24, 2024

From Bars to Cribs: Chyna The Artist on Fatherhood, Loss, and Durban Hip-Hop

EP341: Twins, rhymes, & prison times?! Chyna The Artist gets real on fatherhood, the Durban Hip-Hop scene, and more! Sludge Underground Podcast + Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge…

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Aug. 24, 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…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Splice’s Zain Wolf On Sample Clearance In 2024 & More

EP339: It’s a music sampling and production masterclass as Meagan (https://www.instagram.com/meagreking) and Nasiphi (https://www.instagram.com/zwane031) chat to audio wizard, and sample maker for Audeobox (https://www.instagram.com/audeobox) , SATURATE! (https://www.instagram.com/audeobox) , and Splice (https://www.instagram.com/splice) , Zain Wolf (https://www.instagram.com/zainwolf.flac) . This also marks Meagan’s first episode back since 2023, so you know it’s fire.…

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Aug. 24, 2024

WONDERboom And Their Latest Releases

EP338: Marcel has a chat with Martin Cito ofWonderboom on their 28 years of experience with the ups and downs of the music industry, From multiple Samma nominations and demo rejections from their label and persevering through it all and remaining true to the sound of the band. Listen Here:…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Arno Carstens On 30 Years In The South African Music Industry

EP337: Join in as Marcel has a chat with South African legend Arno Carstens (https://lnk.bio/arnocarstens) about his wild journey in the South African music industry through the years. Springbok Nude Girls https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hz6VscKnCkBeeeiy66Qzh Arno Carstens https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VE8VoX8eVfwfVSuikRyxE Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Ross Harding on Art vs Business

EP336: Marcel has a chat with artist Ross Harding regarding his upcoming single as well as some other topics like Art Verses Business. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FqnXueiEcKhdI6NBFwKcA Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch…

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Aug. 24, 2024

GAZ On Keeping Things Authentic

EP335: Marcel has a chat with veteran artist Garry McCluskey on his experiences in the South African music scene from the 80s until present. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Breaking Down Reach vs Engagement with Gino Lee

EP334: Sony/ATV recording artist Gino Lee sheds some light on his work as a producer in Hollywood, his music video cameos for the likes of Mary J Blige, Owl City, and Jessie J, and what those experiences taught him. We'll also be touching on his studio River Road Records, and…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Sashquita Northey On Running Emalyth And Challenges Of Organising The Wacken Metal Battle South A...

EP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Katia De Vallier On The Benefits Of Working With A Publicist As An Artist

EP332: Katia De Vallier, an occasional entertainer, showjumper, and associate actuary by trade, is on the show to shed some light on her recent vocal injury and what her recovery has been like, the secret behind one of her most successful music videos, how she has benefited from working with…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Dealing with first time studio experiences and balancing music with life with Daniel J Dunn

Marcel has a chat with up and coming pop artist Daniel J Dunn about his upcoming debut single and experiences getting involved in the SA music scene. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com…

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Aug. 24, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Music Publishing | An Interview with Sheer Publishing's Managing Director T...

EP330: Downtown-owned Sheer Publishing is Africa's largest independent music publisher and longstanding advocate for creators' rights across Africa. Join us as we chat to the MD, Thando Makhunga about what music publishing is and why it's vital for an artist/band's success. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Aidan Fraser On Staying Authentic To Your Sound

EP329: Marcel has a chat With Aidan Fraser about his journey as an artist and joining up with Just Music. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SNp368DTWkgfo7sM1RqMx Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground…

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Aug. 24, 2024

How To Make A Hit Song with Nicholas Joubert

EP328: Striking a chord that resonates deep within, Nicholas Joubert is the epitome of a Renaissance man in today's eclectic entertainment landscape. Join us as we get an exclusive look into the life of this artist extraordinaire, who not only spins magic with his melodies but also thrives under the…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Paul Gioia On ATFN, The SA Music Scene Then vs Now, MySpace And MTV Days, Skyrim, Singles vs Albums

EP327: Paul Gioia of Joburg band All This For Nothing joins Marcel Smuts on this episode. In this super chilled interview, Paul discusses the band forming in 1998 and how his hand injury triggered a 10 year hiatus. He and Marcel also reminisce on the MTV and MySpace days, and…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Crash And The Void's Marius Schutte on making the tools you have available work for you

EP325: Join in on a discussion about everything ranging from music theory, film scoring and A.I and how to make the best of the tools out there. Listen Here https://open.spotify.com/artist/32sIYcqIVAbg6nV8ARSGHo Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +…

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Aug. 24, 2024

South African Drummer Josh On Cape Town vs Durban, Leaving PosterBoy, And His Top SA Bands

EP324: Join Marcel as he welcomes South African drummer Josh to #SludgeUnderground. In this episode, Josh dives deep into his run in Durban, from his time playing drums in PosterBoy to playing in projects like PWP and Houseplants. Josh opens up about Durban's struggles and how they've driven him to…

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Aug. 24, 2024

The Color Blew: Tips and tricks on making it through the industry as an artist releasing music

The Color Blew dropped some absolute gems of information on navigating the industry and releasing music. Join in as we chat about the importance of lyric videos, single releases, and the importance of a publisher Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1OXQqXkx0Nz3lheIrL5YWP Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Lefokolodi: The newest lads on the block making waves

EP321: Join in as the boys chat about how the band started, coming out of their shells and making a name for themselves throughout the SA music scene. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AZChLWU9RDlSkGGszB271 Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast…

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