Sludge Underground Podcast

Zazz has been described by many as South Africa’s next big music sensation, so we sat down with her & exchanged stories on a rainy summer’s evening accompanied by loadshedding & this pretty much opened us up to the incredible world of the well traveled ‘Shadows’ hitmaker known only as Zazz. Zazz https://www.instagram.com/countryzazz Host Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Unde...

Episode 178: On this episode we’re introducing Nu-Metal band 'Wasted Space' from Buffalo, NY. When we received links to their explosive two track EP titled ‘The Eater’ & brutal ‘Youthanasia’ music video, we had no choice but to chat to the Jeremy (Guitar) & Matt (Vox) about it all. We’ll also be getting their reactions on some of the discoveries they’ve made in the South African...

Nas and marcel sat down with Cape Town artist Corné Opperman to have a chat about his music and life through lockdown Corné Opperman https://www.instagram.com/bandvanniesuburbs Hosts Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Nasiphi Zwanehttps://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Marcel Smuts Explore our exclusive merch store for unique a...

We're having a chat with Michelle Johnstone, owner of one of the best custom silkscreen printing companies in Durban, 13Stone. Besides talking about the scene through the eyes of one of its biggest merch suppliers, we chat about some of her fond memories at Burn, her favourite local bands, her views on the lockdown, early life, tattoos, her love for all genres of music & more! Michelle Jo...

Our last episode of 2020 features our newest member of the Sludge Underground team - Kalden Swart. Who is he? What does he do? When did he start? Why was that cake so good? How did he end up in the Underground? Kalden Swart https://www.instagram.com/kaldenswart https://unsplash.com/@kaldenswart Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Meagan King https://linktr.ee/LemonDove https://www.instagram.c...

Durban based Hip-Hop artist AyZee is on the show and she's packing a lot of heat! She's spilling all the beans on her journey as a female rapper in the South African music industry, which includes the impact fellow female artist Skye Wanda has had on her career, her fallout with former management team '4Sight' , her upcoming joint project with Ezra Tai & more! AyZee www.ins...

Twenty20Beastin are on the show to tell us about their latest EP titled "Care Package One", the challenges they faced in Johannesburg, life under lockdown regulations, the current state of their relationship with fellow artist International Flambe & more in this 'no holds barred' type episode! Twenty20Beastin www.instagram.com/_twenty20beastin "Care Package One" E...

Episode 171: On the panel we have the man behind the behind the Pit At The Polo events Matthew Howes, former Facing The Gallows vocalist Bryan Binneman, Photographer & brains behind this episode Byron Bowler & Megalodon/Dream Demon’s Dane Canterbury, all having a discussion about the state SA Metal scene throughout the years.  Byron Bowler www.instagram.com/byronbowler www.facebook.com/Bla...

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Christiaan Steyn of Steyn IP & the Foundation for the Advancement of Musicians Empowerment (FAME.org.za), which is an NPO that provides legal knowledge & support to SA musicians. For all the info you need about F.A.M.E & Steyn IP, click the links below http://fame.org.za https://steynip.com Featured Track: 'Paper' (Hansove & Mem...

Nasiphi has chat with The Fismits frontman, Mark Biagio Mark Biagio www.instagram.com/markbiagio www. Instagram.com/thefismits  Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s s...

Nasiphi is chatting to Producer, DJ & the man behind Zone 68 on Reprezent Radio, Usher Lavelle who's all the way out in the UK. This episode sees them chat about Usher's life as a producer, how his journey started, his time in Japan, what Zone 68 is all about & more! Usher Lavelle www.instagram.com/usherlavelle www.facebook.com/usherlavelle www.twitter.com/usherlavelle Featured T...

Marcel and Nasiphi chat to the frontman of local rockers Fourth Son South Fourth Son South www.instagram.com/ptoussa www.facebook.com/FourthSonSouth Hosts Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From styli...

Join Nasiphi and Andile as they have a chat with South African artist, Lungelo Manzi Lungelo Manzi www.instagram.com/lungelomanzi www.facebook.com/lungelomanzisa www.twitter.com/lungelomanzi Featured Tracks: Lungelo Manzi - "Nomathemba” Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com E...

Meagan & Nasiphi are chatting to BBC Radio WM's award winning presenter/DJ, Kaylee Golding! The crew touches on the ins & outs of being on radio through Kaylee's story, how artists/bands should go about ensuring their music is presentable for mainstream media, her involvement in various podcasts, her fight against the lack of diversity on radio amongst many more points of interes...

We're having a chat with Firehouse resident DJ, Thegranddukeraw, who's shedding some light on this weekend's House Party at Robsons in Durban amongst other exciting updates pertaining upcoming gigs & projects! Thegranddukeraw www.instagram.com/thegranddukeraw www.facebook.com/thegranddukeraw Featured Tracks: Thegranddukeraw - "ATMICA" Host Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr....

We're learning all about newly formed South African thrashers, Truth Decayed from Durban! They're chatting about their origins and their debut EP: Modern Day Illusion in an episode that was done at the Pavillion undercover parking, for control Truth Decayed www.instagram.com/truth_decayed www.facebook.com/truthdecayed Featured Tracks: Truth Decayed - "Opposing Direction" Hosts...

Cliffy of Last Of The Daggers chats to us at Waxy's in Hillcrest, about everything you need to know about the "House Party" event that's happening on the the 7th of November 2020 at Robsons in Durban Cliffy www.instagram.com/cliffykalifornia Featured Tracks: Last Of The Daggers - "I Speak Static" Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Andile Mathonsi https://w...

Lost Boys are here to talk. One of their biggest goals is to support people following their passions. Music is only part of who they are. Who are they? Lost Boys https://linktr.ee/lostboysofficialmusic Featured Tracks: Lost Boys - “Trust” & “Budapest" Hosts Nasiphi Zwane https://www.instagram.com/zwane031 Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Edit/Mix: Lemon Dove https://linktr.ee/Lemo...

Episode 160: Lunathi Drops, Nasiphi & impromptu hostess, Lwazi the journalist, are having a chat with Vryheid's very own, Chyna The Artist! He tells them about his influences, his latest EP titled 'Connect', why Bless Is More means so much to him, who Naomi is, lists some of the best artists & producers Vryheid has to offer, his ties to Polokwane & a whole lot more! Chyn...

Meag & Nasiphi are having a chat with with Rock 'n Roll band of expat teens living in Nairobi, Kenya: REFUGE REFUGE Instagram: www.instagram.com/refuge_kenya Facebook: www.facebook.com/PGSBrefuge Twitter: www.twitter.com/refuge_kenya Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspi...

Nasiphi catches up with 'Ceremonious Crossfire' hit-makers, The Bakers as they join him all the way from Cape Town! We find out what it takes to be part of a band that's made up of individuals who are in various projects, COVID's effect on their 2020 music release plans, the idea of freedom, latest single, how to join the illuminati & more The Bakers Instagram: www.instagra...

Meag & Nasiphi are having a chat with 'Cream Soda Fever Dreams' hit-maker, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, who gives them the golden hint at cracking the secret behind his single, MANGO-MORSE-CODE. They also chat about the origins of Tamagotchi, his life changing experience in Korea & a whole lot more! The trio close the show with Tama's BRAND NEW single, 'STINGRAY', which is a...

In this episode, Sludge Underground seeks to understand and celebrate the nuances of Womanity with the help of seven, lovingly selected, panel members from across the hemispheres. How do multi-creatives function in an ever-changing industry? What impact has the pandemic had on creativity? How can professional environments become a safer space for all genders? How can women support each other more...

Meagan, Marcel & Nasiphi talk about a potentially new venue for gigging in Durban, share their experiences chatting to last month's artists, bands & creatives, close off the show with a new single by The Bakers, give details on the upcoming chat with Tamagotchi-JEEZUS & Womxnity Round Table discussion ft Ella Audrey Rae, Zama Khumalo, Jazmine Deson, Robyn Ferguson & Bad Milk!...

Marcel and Nasiphi  have a chat with local bluesman Kenny Hughes Kenny Hughes Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennyhughes_artist Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennyhughesofficial Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane 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...