Sludge Underground Podcast

Episode 63: We heading back to the good old times of Sludge Underground, because we got a metal band that Marcel and Mitch interviewed. So this week we caught up with one of Durban's metal bands Your Cynical Sanity. Check out the interview and see how they got together and the history of the band. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! Fro...

On this episode we catch up with one of the artistic minds behind the Creative Market & member of critically acclaimed collective Palm Tree Paradise, we're talking about none other than Inja Ebovu, Axsion! Sit through as we talk about everything ranging from childhood to blowing up, we also get some details on the Palm Tree 2018 hiatus, why he and Pdogg weren't with the rest of the c...

We go back to our alternative roots for the first episode of the year 2019. The Name On The Drum's Nat & Ben join us for a chat! Tune in to learn more about this Alternative/Indie band from the western region of KZN. 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...

The Hip-Hop panel reflects on episodes done within the year 2018 and gives their individual top 3 local upcoming Hip-Hop artists to look out for! Tune in as they close out the year with opinions of their own along with chilled vibes in the studio! 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 fo...

On our 59th episode we have one of the hosts of #TheCatchUpDBN, member of one of the most sought after trios to come out of Durban, Niche Fam, graphic designer & MC, it's none other than the incredible MX. We have a chat about Niche Fam, his brief spell of unemployment, the passing of Inseezy, past & future projects, his work with ByLwansta & Nasty C & a whole lot more! Sludge...

Durban's Skript The Truth shares his come up story on our 58th installment of Sludge Underground Podcast! 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 for liste...

In what has been tipped as one of our most insightful episodes to date, consisting of the first female artist we've had in Hip-Hop culture, Yashna shares every aspect of her journey with the team, from relationships, religion, love, inspiration, family, friends, work, being a woman in a male dominated scene & that's just the tip of the iceberg. We left no stone unturned for anyone co...

We catch up with indie musician, artist, event organiser, tattoo artist and cannabis activist, Dawn Melanie Morey as she lets us in on her journey right from the very beginning! She also shares a very deep story behind the song she performs on the show which entails some lyrics in the isiZulu language, amongst a lot more! Tune in for the 56th installment hosted by Treasure Mayeza, Tyson Mkhize and...

Our 55th episode sees us catching up with one of the most influential & well established artists in the scene, Mr PDA himself, Pdogg Amazing! He fills us in on where the name came from, lets us in on his life as a youngster growing up to being one of the most respected artists in the game, he also lets us in on all projects past and present including his work and hand in SMB, Loft Studios &amp...

This week we bring to you Durban's hottest Hip-Hop duo right now, IV & Neptune! We talk about their debut Still Waters EP, studio time with Yashna, their 1 year hiatus, independent record label, their brand new Check My Phone music video, challenges & the state of the scene in general among a whole lot more. Oh, they also drop one of the hottest freestyles we've heard on the pod...

We have a chat with Durban Hip-Hop artist, Anon?mous aka Metro Boy on his come up journey, his history with Hip-Hop artist Kane and producer Geek Fam, his latest project titled ' I'm Here' , his general views on the scene plus opinions on certain artists in the scene, international features, his upcoming Underground Tour & more Metro Boy https://open.spotify.com/album/0HfTawyMsK...

This episode sees us having a chat with Durban's Hardcore/Punk band, Write Off! We learn more about their general sound, side & past bands/projects and also touch on their upcoming project being tracked, mixed and mastered by Cam Lofstrand. We also touch a bit on the scene past and present while getting insight on how they juggle being a band while having full time responsibilities as wel...

We caught up with arguably one of the greatest duos to come out of South Africa, representing Durban! All Dapper is in the house! Here to touch on their journey so far, their upcoming project 'Fabric', gigs, wins & misfortunes. We also receive an acapella taste of the track 'Fabric' and end of the show with their latest release titled 'Casanova' Explore our exclus...

We couldn't think of a more fitting band to have on our 50th episode than the epic duo from Pretoria consisting of PG & Alwyn, Bad Peter ! We have a chat about about their journey as a whole, their inclusion in the Oppi 2018 line-up, being Independent/Unsigned, the success both their Let Go & Need To Hear Ep's have endured, plenty of laughs to go around & finally close off th...

On our 49th installment we have a 20 year old at the forefront of R&B in the scene. One of the biggest talents to come from the 031 needs no introduction, Cheese Manchild is on the pod and he bears all, no filters. We touch on his childhood, his involvement with The Werehouse, Nasty C, upcoming projects, his band & one of, if not the hottest freestyle we've heard in Sludge history. Tu...

On our 48th episode, Treasure & Nasiphi sit down with a special artist from Durban by the name of Elephant Noise. Get to know more about the artist as he breaks down his plans for his singles 'Pull Up' & 'Yoga', his influences & how he has fused trap influences with vernac. It's an episode not to be missed! Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-...

On this episode we catch up with AfroPunk outfit from the 031, StoneSoup. They give us the 411 on their speedy come up, their Splashy set, general opinions on the way festivals are booked among many more stories of interest. 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...

When it comes to the Alternative/Indie movement, look no further than the band we're catching up with from Pietermaritzburg, KZN, we've got the phenomenal Calico on the pod. Leading in and playing us out with an original acoustic jam titled Jump Into The Sea, we learn more about this hot prospect of a band that is bound to set the scene ablaze with their fresh, international and easy lis...

The Hip-Hop panel catch up with an 18 year old artist who seems to be the next big Hip-Hop sensation to come out of Durban. After having impressed F*INK hierarchy with his performance a while back, we had a chat with him. Trevor Anderson gives us the lowdown on his upcoming project, a rejected deal from a major record label & his plans of being a global entity. He also drops a KILLER freestyle...

The Hip-Hop team sat down with the very woke & super talented AbsoleteSENSE on Sludge's 44th installment. On the episode we have 2 BRAND NEW tracks that Absolete has decided to drop for the first time ever on the podcast, IT'S A SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE!! Will his freestyle become one of the greatest we've had on the show? Tune in to find out!! Explore our exclusive merch store for uniq...

Marcel, Mitchel, and Keegan got to sit down and have a chat with Bryan and James from Facing The Gallows before one of their Durban shows for the launch of their new album " Dead Mindset " Facing The Gallows https://za.facingthegallows.com Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From...

Treasure & Nasiphi have a chat with Durban based Hip-Hop duo, Rigormortis. They breakdown the name, their journey and their highly anticipated project currently in the works, among many more matters of interest. 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 supp...

Mitch & Nasiphi have a chat with multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer & member of well-renowned Cape Town based band, Dum-Chang , Tanner Wareham ! We get an update on all things Tanner Wareham as well as a preview of what's to be expected from not only himself, but the band as a whole as well Tanner Wareham https://tannerwareham.com/alsfa Sludge Underground https://www.s...

The team gets to know more about one of Durban's biggest Hip-Hop collectives in terms of overall reach, Dope Artists! Nasiphi & Lunathi have a chat with AmpSirius & Celestial Mic over a Durban rooftop on a mildly windy Saturday afternoon. Enjoy! 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...

This week on Sludge we have a chat with Acoustic guitarist Duncan Park from Durban, who takes DIY home recording to a whole new level while juggling a day time job. He lets us in on his musical background, influences and experiences on his musical journey. Lots of laughs, plenty of banter, it's an episode not to miss as Keegan, Mitchel, Treasure & Nasiphi host the episode! Support the sho...