We had a quick chat with the lads from Sunken State about their upcoming performance at Wacken Open Air 2024 alongside some of the biggest names in metal. Join in as they discuss they journey so far, Preparing for the event, and the love and support they've received. Support the…
MaxX & Love, the electrifying music duo from South Africa, take us on an unforgettable journey behind the scenes of their debut album, "These Blues Might Get You Too." Through candid conversations, they reveal the painstaking yet exhilarating process of creating a full-length album in an era where singles and…
Carla Franco, a rising star in Cape Town's vibrant music scene, offers an inside look at her inspiring journey to surpassing 80K streams on Spotify. Discover how Carla stayed true to her artistic integrity even when others doubted her, and how persistence turned her initially discouraged song into a massive…
We embarked on a side quest to review the new horror flick "Longlegs." Did it leave us spooked or just wanting to crank the amps? Meena, Brynn, Nate, Myke, and Nasiphi share their HONEST opinions and ratings (out of 5!). Subscribe for more alt madness and maybe some unexpected movie…
Meagan chats to Ashley, Chad, Trystan & Benjamin from hardcore/metal band - Lower Hollow (https://www.lowerhollowhc.com) . They speak about rebuilding their lineup, solidifying their sound & trading tracks on tour. The band discusses getting hybrid in studio, setlist strategies & creating a balanced album. Cure your social disease; find somewhere…
Marcel catches up with the boys from Ruff Majik and talks about their most recent tour, Merch sales, and run-ins with local police. This ones a wild ride so buckle in Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast…
EP351: Meagan chats to Mark Biagio from Indie Alt-Rock band - The Fismits (http://www.fismits.com) . They discuss the unsigned heroes of the 90’s, measuring progress & balancing life’s equations. Mark opens up about sharpening his storyteller skills, remembering Live Jimi Presley & keeping the Grumpy Bastard element. Leaving doesn’t make…
Marcel has a chat with Brandon Render of Middle Grounds about the bands conception and rapid growth into one of the giants of the South African metal scene. Going on to win the sub Saharan Africa battle for Wacken and representing South Africa in Germany in just under a year…
EP349: Marcel has a chat with Cape Town alt hyper-pop artist An00k as she breaks down her approach to making music, her journey so far, and her plans for taking over the SA music scene Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing…
EP48: Meagan chats to Mika, Brett, Adam and Kat from Indie/Alternative Rock band - Angst Party. (https://www.angstparty.co.za) They talk about their first year as a four-piece, embracing variety in their discography & balancing their time in studio. The band touches on their upcoming work, getting goosebumps & releasing music consistently.…
EP347: Meagan chats to Damien from Durban’s gnarliest Afro-punk band - Hawema. He gives us the goods on forming the band, developing their sound & recording the EP. Learn more about local punk as Damien gets into future releases, touring Joburg, and letting the crowd go wild. Resist the road…
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.…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
