Free shipping on all our merch
Sludge Underground Podcast

Videos

Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 219: SAMPRA

Nasiphi & Meagan speak to Ms Sibongile Mara, Senior Customer Service Consultant at the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) - Africa’s largest Needletime Rights Royalty Collection Organisation. Sibongile tells us about her role in the organisation’s mission to supply long-term structures for performing artists. Find out who SAMPRA…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 218: Vampire Slumber Party [UK]

We're chatting to Vampire Slumber Party about why he decided to move back to London from South Africa and asked him to compare the music scene in England with the South African music scene. He also talks about his latest album titled "Funeral Pop", the influence his past bands have…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

How Melanie ‘Hypress’ Ramjee Brought Dead Prez, The Roots And Talib Kweli To South Africa

EP217: Having managed PR for international campaigns for Migos, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar & Kim Kardashian to name a few, Melanie Ramjee is undoubtedly South Africa's best Publicist, so in this episode Zama Khumalo of Ithekuconnect & Nasiphi Zwane tap into the mind of 'Hypress' herself, who touches on how…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 216: Up Your Sleeve

Nasiphi chats to Joburg's grooviest 2 piece band, Up Your Sleeve about their latest EP Fuzzy Space, upcoming gigs, the sloth & the lizard, COVID and more. Up Your Sleeve https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/upyoursleeve/fuzzy-space Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Episode Edit/Mix: Nasiphi Zwane Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Loveboy and his Imaginary Friends: Stop Comparing Your Streaming Numbers

Nasiphi & Meagan spend a quality round two with your favourite half-digital, half-analog band - Loveboy and his Imaginary Friends. Loveboy shares his stresses & strides in playing numerous professional roles as an independent multi-media artist. Together, we learn the importance of caring for your Smile Baby, the power of…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 214: Club of Suns

Nasiphi & Meagan dig into the philosophies & functions behind Jozi’s cerebral alternative trio - Club of Suns. Matt & Stef describe the different life-cycles of their repertoire, reveal hidden links between their songs & their history of processing trauma through creativity.Together, we discuss performance politics in South Africa, find…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 213: Cindy-Louise

Cindy-Louise is touching base on her experience being a South African musician now living in Netherlands, expands on her hit singles 'Femme Fatale' & 'Rise Up', how she has managed to get well over 100k views on YouTube, her Coffee brand & more Cindy-Louise https://linktr.ee/cindylouisemusic Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 212: Tian Nienaber

Join Marcel as he chats with Tian about his debut single, Mental health and Chernobyl chili sauce. Tian Nienaber https://linktr.ee/TianNienaber Marcel Smutswww.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Marcel Smuts 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…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

PosterBoy On What It Takes To Play Splashy Fen, The Misconception About Durban, Why Their Origina...

PosterBoy's bassist Keagan joins us on #SludgeUnderground and dives into the band's origins, what it takes to play at Splashy Fen, and the misconception about the Durban music scene. Hear about why their original drummer Josh left, and the dynamics of cycling different drummers until they settled on David Kerr.…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

NINETYSIX | Dealing With Mental Health Issues As A Musician

EP211: On this episode, Nasiphi chats to songwriter, vocalist, producer, visual designer & hitmaker of 'Dysfunctional', NINETYSIX, who joins him all the way from the Netherlands. NINETYSIX spills all the coffee on overcoming mental health issues, drug abuse & climbing out of the dark places she once found herself in.…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 210: Sun Xa Experiment

'World Music' ensemble, Sun Xa Experiment breakdown the origins of their name, their connection to Lamontville in Durban, South Africa, their shift from live performance being the focal point to working more on their craft behind the scenes, their adaptation period to COVID/lockdown, an EXCLUSIVE on upcoming visuals for 'Babalekile',…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Tecla Ciolfi [Texx And The City]

Episode 209: Nasiphi & Meagan enjoy a tri-city tea time with Tecla Ciolfi; Cape Town’s busiest music maven. Tecla tells you what it took to build two mighty media outlets - Texx And The City & Texx Talks - during two major shifts in the South African scene. Make yourself…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 208: Baraka

We break bread with Baraka who chats to us about her journey accompanying her dad to his DJing gigs as a kid, to playing shows like Afropunk & Zakifo amongst other great accomplishments. Baraka https://www.instagram.com/baraka_babs Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Nicole da Silva

Episode 207: Nasiphi & Meagan get to know the voice behind your early Saturday hustle - Nicole da Silva. 5fm radio presenter, digital creator & CEO of dimples; Nicole gives us an intro into media mastery. From startup struggles to spooky stories, Nicole has definitely earned her stripes in the…

View more
Aug. 23, 2024

Episode 206: Aux Alaio

Nasiphi is having a chat with Experimental/Alternative Vocalist & Producer currently living in Johannesburg, Aux Alaio. Aux breaks down their journey from the time they performed at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to now making music with some of their idols. They also go in depth…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

A Day Job’s Negative Impact On Artistry with Celestial Mic

EP205: Andile & Marcel are having a chat with Maleningi Records' very own, Celestial Mic Celestial Mic www.instagram.com/celestialmic Hosts Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Marcel Smuts https://www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 204: Bring To Bear [UK]

Nasiphi had a chat with Symphonic Folk Metal band Bring To Bear based in London Bring To Bear https://linktr.ee/bringtobear Nasiphi Zwanehttps://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane 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…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 203 : The Fismits II

Nasiphi continues his interview with Mark Biagio of The Fismits, from their first session, Episode 169. Recorded in November 2020, Mark takes you back to the ’90s with his stories about sound engineering for today’s icons. This Part II gives you deeper details about his songwriting influences & a look…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 202: Lungelo Manzi II

Nasiphi & Andile continue their chat with Lungelo Manzi from their first session; Episode 166. Recorded in November 2020, this Part II gives you more insight into the final instalment of his "Black Dog" trilogy. Lungelo opens up about the pressures of being an independent musician, mental health & the…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 201: Visual Jutsu

Nasiphi & Meagan speak to 2/3 of the creative collective, Visual Jutsu, about their experience in visual media. Together we explore the line between passion & profession, uncover what it takes to embrace your artistic identity & foster a community within your niche. Visual Jutsu https://www.instagram.com/visual.jutsu https://www.instagram.com/in.fishcat.we.trust https://linktr.ee/fishcatzombie https://www.instagram.com/altrnteunivrse.aep Hosts…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 200: How To Podcast

To mark this special occasion, Meagan & Nasiphi speak about their experiences as South African podcasters, with the aim of giving newcomers a head start on the lesser spotted details of the craft. 200 episodes in & we’re still figuring it out as we grow, trying to take our own…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode 199: Umsindo Musiek

Nasiphi is having a chat with the legends behind Umsindo Musiek, a music collective founded by Levi & Sqalisu, that wanted to challenge the generic sound of today but branch out in the main aspects of fashion, music & culture. We’ll also get insight on how they’re using simulcasts to…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Raheem Kemet

Episode 198: Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Afro-futurist, Craftsman, Wordsmith, Vocalist, Content creator & Hip-Hop artist Raheem Kemet who gives them the lowdown on his latest offering, Live Forever EP. He also chats about the importance of leaving a legacy behind & his journey towards signing himself…

View more
Aug. 22, 2024

Peasant: Capturing Attention in 2-3 Songs

Episode 197: Marcel had a chat with the lads from Peasant about their new EP. Peasant https://linktr.ee/peasanthc Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Marcel Smuts 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…

View more