Videos

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 +…

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…

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…

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…

EP320: Durban musician and choreographer; Mandé chats about the Durban music scene, his latest single, collaborators & more 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…

EP319: Tian Nienaber returns for his second appearance on the show. Join in as he chats about his journey since his last visit and the struggles artist go through in the music industry. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nVhBs9i3aMlljbb6pOUpf Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by…

EP318: Its been 5 years since Sons Of Shem were last on the show and a great deal has changed! Catch up on the most recent history of one of Durban's oldest and most influential bands. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aoPhCXONriKjqQrOE06Qy Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for…

EP317: Should you be prioritising streams or engagement? How do you get your music on series, ads and tv shows? Should you drop a full length album or singles? We have all this and more on our latest episode ft American artists living in South Africa, Andrew Jed, who has…

EP316: We're chopping it up with We Kill Cowboys' frontwoman, Alex Muller this week. We're touching on her band and their upcoming EP called The Rage, their experience working with a label (Mongrel Records), what the Cape Town music scene could improve on, figuring out social media as artists, getting…

EP315: Marcel has a chat with Lyricist, Producer, and conceptualist, Stephen Gawking about his journey into making music. 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…

EP314: From the welcoming arms of Durban, South Africa, we were thrilled to sit down with the first lady of Durban Hip-Hop, Lex LaFoy. We kicked off the session reflecting on Lex’s intriguing childhood, growing up with a pastor grandfather and a mother with a deep love for Hip-Hop. Her…

EP313: Meet Aphi Tenza, a Durban artist that Marcel stumbled into. Join in as she talks about the move to New York, her beginnings in music, and managing expectations of a large social media audience. Her Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rflLAMeq3JIO70e6D4ldg Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners…

EP312: Has your playlist hit a stale patch? What if you could discover an unsigned band with a unique sound that's garnering thousands of streams? Join us in a candid chat with UK band, Paint Me in Colour. We're pulling back the curtain on their journey, starting with their impressive…

EP311: Marcel has a chat with one of the newest bands to join the Durban scene. From humble origins to discovering their sound the Punk rock lads are here to make a statement and do it loud. Be sure to listen to their debut single dropping on the 15th of…

EP310: Nicola touches on parting ways with her label, having to take down her music on all DSP’s, being a solo artist, investing in her own sound, being a music teacher and more Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support) Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge…

EP322: In this uncensored Sludge Underground interview, #AlphaVMr031 opens up about what went down behind the scenes at Maleningi Records, shares his stance on Durban artists and their lack of professionalism. He also candidly discusses his stint in prison, growing up in the LA inspired, narcotic engulfed hood of Sydenham,…

EP309: Marcel has a chat with heavyweights Enter Shikari on their long awaited return to South Africa, Join in as we chat about some of the bands history, The struggles of being a live driven band during Covid, and some Local recommendations. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31jvzuB4ikftPQZJwrYfCF Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnterShikariOfficial Support the Show.…

EP308: This inspiring conversation with Sonder the Africanime, a successful independent artist and graphic designer, brings to light a unique perspective on music, art, and identity. Thriving in the realm of music, not through streaming numbers but by creating impactful and meaningful compositions, Sonder's journey is both enlightening and thought-provoking.…

Marcel had the chance to catch Robin from The Ocean before their First show in South Africa for Ramfest. Join in as the prog heavy hitters talk about their tour and experiences as a band with 20+ years of experience. Listen to their music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fuALtryzj4cq7vkglKLxq YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spaYcNCuHqQ Support the Show.…