Sludge Underground Podcast

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. She also touches on her lyrics & music video for her hit re...

'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', merch & more. Sun Xa Experiment Instagra...

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 a cuppa & settle in for an hour of gems from the ear behind your favourite music discoveries. Tecla Ciolfi https://l...

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 Explore our exclusive merch store for u...

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 local entertainment industry. This is your sign to finally start working on that big idea of your...

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 about what being non-binary means to them & where their general direction is set from here onw...

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 Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-...

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 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...

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 at the philosophy behind the evolution of The Fismits.  The Fismits http://fismits.com https:...

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 responsibility of the artist as an influencer.  Lungelo Manzi www.instagram.com...

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/fishc...

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 advice & always thankful for the listeners who have been with us since day one.  Hosts Nasiphi Zwane  https://...

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 promote other artists. Umsindo Musiek https://linktr.ee/Umsindomusiek Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane...

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 as an artist. Raheem Kemet https://sonymusicafrica.lnk.to/RKLF Hosts Meaga...

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 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 e...

Episode 196: Andile & Nasiphi are chatting to Hip-Hop artist Luigee, who gives them the lowdown on his latest offering titled "Fingerprint EP". Luigee also sheds some light on the obstacles he had to overcome being a Hip-Hop artist of Islamic faith. All this & more on today's episode! Luigee https://linktr.ee/Luigeemusic Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_dro...

Marcel had a chat with the cosmic horror boys of A Nameless Dread. find out more about the band and their music! A Nameless Dread http://dread.band Host Marcel Smuts www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gQdYkteJ2b3Ja-RpikMBA Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nasiphi Zwane Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-qual...

Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Luyanda Mbhele who is the co-founder of 80nine 90one, an independent music publishing company that has been growing from strength to strength since 2012. This episode takes a deeper look into how a music publishing company can be beneficial for artists, composers & song-writers when it comes to royalties, getting radio play, making the right moves &a...

Ms Andii is on the show to breakdown her latest project She Is King: Moneybag Baby.  Ms Andii https://www.instagram.com/ms_andii_ 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 somet...

This week, Meagan & Nasiphi are chatting to brother/sister duo, Mxnic T & Talicia about family, influences, their well received latest single 'Their Story' & more. Mxnic T https://www.instagram.com/mxnic_t Talicia https://www.instagram.com/talicia.mariti Hosts Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.slud...

Nasiphi had a chat with the rock n rollers of De wallen! find out more about the bands history as well as their new album. De Wallen https://www.instagram.com/dewallenband  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 styl...

International Flambe returns to the show having dropped one of the hottest projects (Since95) to come out of Durban between the last time we spoke to him & now. He's on the show to chat about what he has been up to, how COVID has affected his push & finally gives his response to things that were said about him on the Twenty20Beastin episode. International Flambe www.instagram.com/inte...

New Age Neo-Soul artist Randy McLlolan is back on the show to give us the lowdown on her latest EP titled 'Unshaken' that is coupled with her emotional return home having been away for 6 years. It's a chat that dives deep into her state of mind, general mental health & new discoveries since she was last on the show. McLlolan https://www.instagram.com/randymcllolan Nasiphi Zwane...

Nas has a chat with the guys behind Marene. Join in as they chat about the bands music, work ethic, and personalities that make them shine! MARENE https://www.instagram.com/marene_live 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 podcas...

Andile & Nasiphi are having a chat with Durban based 'Wilding Out' hit-maker and Hip-Hop artist, Tido Dandy who shares his journey of growth being an independent artist. Tido Dandy  www.instagram.com/tidodandyworld Andile Mathonsi https://www.instagram.com/lunathii_drops Nasiphi Zwane https://linktr.ee/zwane031 Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Edit/Mix/Master: Nas...