Sludge Underground Podcast

Episode 260: Nasiphi and Meagan catch up with your pending cult classic, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS , and front-footed scroll-stopper - Venus Vulani . The playful pair tell us about late nights turning into early mornings, leaning into the culture of play and the trust it takes to keep artistic vision intact. Pulling threads, we discuss safety in the distance of a persona, pleasing the re-invested crowd an...

Episode 259: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know your resident songsmith - Werner Bekker . The chilled luthier speaks about sharing love in the performance space, being married to his muse and his back-to-roots 8-track; Wrong Side Of Twenty .  Together, we rummage around his cluttered head to explore the thin lines between heritage and inspiration.  Grab a coffee and join us this side of the wild. Wern...

Episode 258: Marcel had a chat with SA singer/songwriter Ashlinn Gray based in LA recently. Join us as we chat about her journey  Ashlinn Gray https://hypeddit.com/5mgzb2 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 grab your favourite merch today! Supp...

Marcel has a chat with award winning live photographer Wayde Flowerday Wayde Flowerday https://linktr.ee/waydeflowerday 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 grab your favourite merch today! Support the show Help us continue making great content...

Episode 256:  Lunathi & Durban Hip-Hop artist, OB Magik breakdown his name, doing a song with the great Phuzekhemisi , his mom's initial ambitions for him, steering away from trapping about money & women, fatherhood in relation to how he makes his moves & a whole lot more OB Magik https://www.instagram.com/ob_magik Lunathi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Explore our exclu...

Episode 255: Lunathi chats to Hip-Hop artist Leigh Zoochi about what inspired her to dive into conscious rap, being the only girl amongst boys in her family, being a plus sized model, scriptwriter, actress & musician all at once, dealing with producers with ill intentions & a whole lot more Leigh Zoochi https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leighz/w--a--y Lunathii Drops https://www.instagram.c...

Sludge Underground is here to do three things: - To provide quality interviews that build the portfolios of upcoming & undiscovered musicians - To archive stories of contemporary professionals that reveal the depths of the music industry - To broaden the listener palette & demand for independent art We're here for the one stream wonders, the hidden gems, the day one believers, the fir...

Episode 254: We're catching up with Durban artist, PEGG, after the release of his debut EP 'In The City', which boasts features from the likes of Raheem Kemet & JABZinsanity. We'll be breaking down his name, his work with PosterBoy, his recent Joburg tour & more. He'll also be sharing his opinion on the state of Hip-Hop & collabs in Durban, plus future plans PE...

Episode 253: Nasiphi and Meagan transcend to new heights with your preferred alt-pop protagonist - Sincerely Anne . The multi-instrumentalist speaks about developing a healthy relationship with her creative team, standing her ground when it comes to artistic vision and not allowing external validation to control her motivations. Leaning in, we focus on what it means to be your own pioneer and the...

Episode 252: Nasiphi and Meagan spend 60 minutes in space with your number one global citizen - Ava like Lava . The sludge empress serves pearl after pearl about growing up as a third culture kid and embracing all versions of the self through every era. If that’s not enough, we get precious details on Ava’s future musical offerings and a slice of what it’s like when we’re receptive to chance encou...

Episode 251: Nasiphi and Meagan speak to South Africa's bittersweet sensation - Cherry Pill . The duo provides a perfect dose of antidotal anecdotes and hard-to-swallow stories about their experiences in the performance realm of local music. Digging into their material, we learn that even though things fall apart, the wheel keeps turning. Heed the call and grab a cup of coffee -  this could b...

Nasiphi and Meagan get murky with your favourite independent musician - Dubblé Amount .  We earn our Loyalty Cards as the smiley face behind the Dubblé sound reveals his Achilles heel - vulnerability. Shifting gears, we find out what it means to double the vibe and double the talent in an inclined city.  Put your sunglasses on & blend in, before you know it, you'll be in the executive sea...

Episode 249: Join Marcel as he has a chat with booking agent and music blogger Llewelyn Screen about his process and working with a variety of artists as well as a discussion about the overall SA music scene.  Llewelyn Screen https://instagram.com/llewelynscreen Sludge Underground  https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our...

Episode 248: South African Hip-Hop artist VenusRaps on why she cut ties with her record label, the story behind her face tattoo, what she has to say to those that have been biting her style, her feelings towards artists that lie about their numbers, being an upcoming artist since 12 years old & a whole lot more VenusRaps https://electromodeza.lnk.to/HeirAr Sludge Underground https://www.sludge...

Episode 247: Guitars, Sitars, and a general love for music. Join in as Marcel and Lukin chat about a variety of musical topics Lukin Joshua https://linktr.ee/LookInTimeMusic Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Limited Edition Sludge Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired...

Episode 246: Dank Neighbourhood are the most must see South African creative collective at the moment so on this episode we're finding out about their origins & where they're headed Dank Neighbourhood https://linktr.ee/DankNeighbourhood Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Limited-Edition Sludge Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground...

Episode 245: Marcel has a chat with Damien Lindecke of The Southport. Join in as they chat about musical preferences, How to get your music out there, and how any genre can be used as inspiration The Southport https://www.instagram.com/thesouthport Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Limited-Edition Sludge Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Ex...

Episode 244: Publicist & founder of The CoLab Network, Collett Dawson recently celebrated 30 years in the cut throat South African entertainment industry. Find out how she has managed to work her way up to being on of the most highly sought after strategists for both musicians and actors alike Collett Dawson http://thecolabnetwork.com Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explor...

Episode234: Marcel is chatting to brazen rock outfit Future Radio & together they’re taking a looking at the band’s journey since forming 2 years back, don’t miss out on all the tea☕️ Future Radio https://youtu.be/CC0-8_YQnMU Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts t...

Episode 242: On this Mother's Day episode, return guest Minnie Mhlongo touches on the controversial party group that led to her widespread popularity in Durban, her new baby food business, the shocking revelation behind her not getting into media again, motherhood & more Milani Meals https://www.milanimeals.store Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive m...

EP241: PI$TOL POP hitmaker & Johannesburg artist Money Badoo takes us on her journey from recording over YouTube beats in her friend’s room, to being one of the biggest South African female artists right now. She also drops some exclusive info on her upcoming debut project PORN$TAR Money Badoo https://ffm.to/pistolpop Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive m...

Episode 240: Former Palmtree Paradise member & Durban musician Axsion talks Wolves Only, Creative Market, The Werehouse, his latest project Kwaito Child Saga and more Axsion https://orcd.co/eroundini Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s som...

Episode 239: Artist, DJ & Producer, Tremaine G is on the show to chat about his upcoming EP, the artists he's collaborating with, how the late Solo introduced him to his management team, plans for 2022 & more DJ Tremaine G https://fanlink.to/gJJj Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our pod...

Episode 238: Singer-Songwriter, actress & content creator Khan Khalii talks about spirituality, being born in Tongaat but raised in Pretoria, her latest single ISONO , Game Of Thrones, her soon to be released podcast & more Khan Khalii https://ditto.fm/isono Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by...

Andile is back with Chyna The Artist joining in as co-host & together they're chatting to Durban royalty,  singer-songwriter Yashna & producer/artist Neo Ndawo . In this episode they touch on mental health, the pros & cons of record labels, what led to the decline of the Durban Hip-Hop from 2018 onwards & more. They also close out the show with ' Hype Or Clout ', the...