Sludge Underground Podcast
575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsYour number one portal to South Africa’s most must-see emerging creatives. Join us on a thrilling journey through the creative landscapes of South Africa as we shine a spotlight on the nation's unsung artists, bands and untapped talents
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Brandon Render Of Middle Grounds on The formation of the band, the Wacken finals, and the future
June 20, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMarcel has a chat with Brandon Render of Middle Grounds about the bands conception and rapid growth into one of the giants of the South African metal scene. Going on to win the sub Saharan Africa battle for Wacken and representing South Africa in Germany in just under a year of the bands existence. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludge...
An00k Patterton On Being An Emerging SA Artist, Maintaining Work Ethic, And Building Connections
June 12, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBEP349: Marcel has a chat with Cape Town alt hyper-pop artist An00k as she breaks down her approach to making music, her journey so far, and her plans for taking over the SA music scene Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunder...
Variety, Consistency & Goosebumps with Angst Party
June 05, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEP48: Meagan chats to Mika, Brett, Adam and Kat from Indie/Alternative Rock band - Angst Party. They talk about their first year as a four-piece, embracing variety in their discography & balancing their time in studio. The band touches on their upcoming work, getting goosebumps & releasing music consistently. This episode features an exclusive appearance from Freddy the Chicken; you’re welcome. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing...
Hawema: Local Punk, Forming the Band & Finding Their Flow
May 29, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBEP347: Meagan chats to Damien from Durban’s gnarliest Afro-punk band - Hawema. He gives us the goods on forming the band, developing their sound & recording the EP. Learn more about local punk as Damien gets into future releases, touring Joburg, and letting the crowd go wild. Resist the road rage & take something for the pain instead; Hawema was here. Hawema: https://linktr.ee/hawemasa Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to S...
Myke Taylor of Your Cynical Sanity On The Wacken Finals, Direction Shifts, and New Music
May 22, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBEP346: Marcel has an in depth chat with Durban's own Myke Taylor of Deathcore band Your Cynical Sanity. From Their performance at the finals of the South African Waken Metal battle to dealing with a variety of new members and direction shifts over the 13 years of the bands existence. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store...
Myke Taylor of Your Cynical sanity on the Waken Metal battle finals, direction shifts, and new music
May 22, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBMarcel has an in depth chat with Durban's own Myke Taylor of Deathcore band Your Cynical Sanity. From Their performance at the finals of the South African Waken Metal battle to dealing with a variety of new members and direction shifts over the 13 years of the bands existence. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-arti...
Daisy Arson On Launching A New Project, Her Influences, And Musician Skillset
May 16, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBEP345: Marcel has a chat with local hyper-pop Artist Daisy Arson. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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 https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebo...
Daisy Arson On Launching A New Projects, Influences, And Musician Skillset
May 16, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBMarcel has a chat with local hyper-pop Artist Daisy Arson. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://tw...
Rocc Lobsters On The Durban Music Scene, Playing Festivals, And Being Authentic
May 07, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 17 MBEP344: KZN is legendary for epic festivals like Splashy Fen & Ballito Pro, but what about building a sustainable scene for artists? The awesome Rocc Lobsters join us to discuss the highs and lows of Durban's music landscape, from rocking out at Splashy Fen to the importance of crowd interaction and genuine stage presence. Get ready for a fun and insightful conversation about music, entertainment, and why you're guaranteed a good time at a Rocc Lobsters show! Support the Show. Help us conti...
Sunken State On Relocating, Dealing With Lineup Changes, And Making Music You Enjoy
April 30, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBEP343: Marcel has a chat with the rapidly growing Sunken State and their journey so far Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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 https://twitter...
Sunken State: Relocating, Dealing with lineup changes, and making music you enjoy.
April 30, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMarcel has a chat with the rapidly growing Sunken State and their journey so far. Support the Show. Sludge Underground Podcast + Helps us continue making great content for listeners everywhere. Consider subscribing🔌 Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ET...
The Ultimate Guide To Copyright & IP For Musicians with Legal Practitioner Beth Larriva
April 23, 2024 22:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBEP342: Learn the legal ropes of protecting you music with Beth Larriva of Farzanah Manjoo Attorneys. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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 ht...
From Bars to Cribs: Chyna The Artist on Fatherhood, Loss, and Durban Hip-Hop
April 16, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEP341: Twins, rhymes, & prison times?! Chyna The Artist gets real on fatherhood, the Durban Hip-Hop scene, and more! Sludge Underground Podcast + Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908486/support Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instag...
Glamping Gone Wild, Clive vs Johni Holiday: Last Week's Recap
April 09, 2024 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBEP340: Hold onto your crockery, it's tea time! Marcel and Nasiphi dive headfirst into the crazy world that is the South African music scene. Buckle up as we dissect the exorbitant ticket prices for the upcoming event, Daisyland, and whether their focus on glamping justifies the cost. ⛺️ Next, we shift gears and discuss South African musician Johni Holiday's recent advice for local artists, but then things almost go pear-shaped when one Clive Hendrikse, throws some shade Johni's way. Did J...
Splice’s Zain Wolf On Sample Clearance In 2024 & More
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBEP339: It’s a music sampling and production masterclass as Meagan and Nasiphi chat to audio wizard, and sample maker for Audeobox, SATURATE!, and Splice, Zain Wolf. This also marks Meagan’s first episode back since 2023, so you know it’s fire. Let’s go! Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instag...
WONDERboom And Their Latest Releases
March 27, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBEP338: Marcel has a chat with Martin Cito ofWonderboom on their 28 years of experience with the ups and downs of the music industry, From multiple Samma nominations and demo rejections from their label and persevering through it all and remaining true to the sound of the band. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45Ahb3Z1t6yHM2F2gFrAtx Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://...
Arno Carstens On 30 Years In The South African Music Industry
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBEP337: Join in as Marcel has a chat with South African legend Arno Carstens about his wild journey in the South African music industry through the years. Springbok Nude Girls https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hz6VscKnCkBeeeiy66Qzh Arno Carstens https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VE8VoX8eVfwfVSuikRyxE Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludg...
Ross Harding on Art vs Business
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBEP336: Marcel has a chat with artist Ross Harding regarding his upcoming single as well as some other topics like Art Verses Business. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FqnXueiEcKhdI6NBFwKcA Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tik...
GAZ On Keeping Things Authentic
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBEP335: Marcel has a chat with veteran artist Garry McCluskey on his experiences in the South African music scene from the 80s until present. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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/cha...
Gaz on keeping things authentic
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMarcel has a chat with veteran artist Garry McCluskey on his experiences in the South African music scene from the 80s until present. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https:/...
Breaking Down Reach vs Engagement with Gino Lee
February 27, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBEP334: Sony/ATV recording artist Gino Lee sheds some light on his work as a producer in Hollywood, his music video cameos for the likes of Mary J Blige, Owl City, and Jessie J, and what those experiences taught him. We'll also be touching on his studio River Road Records, and some of the music industry tips he passes onto his students, with the main focus being on reach vs engagement, and more. It's another stellar episode brought to you by Indie Does It PR. Support the Show. Help us conti...
Sashquita Northey On Running Emalyth And Challenges Of Organizing The Wacken Metal Battle South Africa
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook http...
Sashquita Northey On Running Emalyth And Challenges Of Organizing The Waken Metal Battle South Africa
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook http...
Sashquita Northey On Running Emalyth And Challenges Of Organising The Wacken Metal Battle South Africa
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEP333: Join in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube htt...
Sashquita Northey on running Emalyth and challenges of organizing the Waken Metal Battle South Africa
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBJoin in as Marcel chats with Sash about the history of the Waken Metal battle in SA and how she came into running it along with the challenges that it poses. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www...
Katia De Vallier On The Benefits Of Working With A Publicist As An Artist
February 13, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEP332: Katia De Vallier, an occasional entertainer, showjumper, and associate actuary by trade, is on the show to shed some light on her recent vocal injury and what her recovery has been like, the secret behind one of her most successful music videos, how she has benefited from working with a publicist, whether Joburg really is the Hollywood of South Africa or not, and much more. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Unde...
Dealing with first time studio experiences and balancing music with life with Daniel J Dunn
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBMarcel 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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...
The Ultimate Guide To Music Publishing | An Interview with Sheer Publishing's Managing Director Thando Makhunga
January 30, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBEP330: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagr...
Aidan Fraser: Staying authentic to your sound
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMarcel 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 Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook...
Aidan Fraser On Staying Authentic To Your Sound
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBEP329: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground ...
How To Make A Hit Song with Nicholas Joubert
January 16, 2024 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBEP328: 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 academic cap and turns heads on the runway. Nicholas peels back the curtain to reveal the master plan that propelled his debut track into the limelight, earning coveted spots on radio rotations a...
Paul Gioia On ATFN, The SA Music Scene Then vs Now, MySpace And MTV Days, Skyrim, Singles vs Albums
December 26, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBEP327: 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 listening to CDs in-store before purchasing them. From funny stories about countless hours of smithing in Skyrim to Paul overcoming his gaming addiction, the boys candidly reflect on Paul and his band's journey in a vi...
PosterBoy On What It Takes To Play Splashy Fen, The Misconception About Durban, Why Their Original Drummer Left
December 19, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBPosterBoy's bassist Keagan joins us on #SludgeUnderground and dives into the band's origins, what it takes to play at Splashy Fen, and the misconception about the Durban music scene. Hear about why their original drummer Josh left, and the dynamics of cycling different drummers until they settled on David Kerr. He also shares some band etiquette that helps you land consistent gigs, addresses the haters, and zones in on the dynamics of running an events company [Reverberate] in conjunction w...
Crash And The Void's Marius Schutte on making the tools you have available work for you
December 13, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBEP325: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https...
Crash And The Void's Marius Schutte on making the tools you have available work for you.
December 13, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin 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 Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter ht...
South African Drummer Josh On Cape Town vs Durban, Leaving PosterBoy, And His Top SA Bands
December 05, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBEP324: 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 leaving the city for Cape Town. Reflecting on the amount of talented bands SA has as a country, he gives us his list of top local bands to look out for, some of which are surprising to say the le...
The Color Blew: Tips and tricks on making it through the industry as an artist releasing music
November 29, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ I...
Alpha V Mr031 On What Went Wrong At Maleningi Records, Life After Prison, And What Durban Is Missing
November 21, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEP322: 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, in Durban, the power and importance of carrying yourself as a brand, Sydenham crips & bloods, and more. With Lunathi and Nasiphi's hard-hitting questions, Alpha provides r...
Lefokolodi: The newest lads on the block making waves
November 15, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBEP321: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTo...
Mandé on the Disconnect between Event Promoters and Artists in Durban
November 07, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEP320: Durban musician and choreographer; Mandé chats about the Durban music scene, his latest single, collaborators & more Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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_W81E...
Tian Nienaber On The Struggles Of Balancing Various Aspects Of Being A Solo Musician
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEP319: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.ins...
Sons Of Shem: The Inevitable Return
October 25, 2023 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBEP318: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.inst...
Music Success Tips For South African Artists with Andrew Jed
October 17, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEP317: 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 found the secret to amassing over 75k Spotify streams. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeundergro...
Alex Muller On We Kill Cowboys, The Cape Town Music Scene, Mongrel Records, Getting Consistent Streams, And More
October 10, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEP316: 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 consistent streams, and more. Check out their latest single 'Earth Demon' here Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Under...
Stephen Gawking: An Inspiration In Never Letting Your Circumstances Hold You Back
October 04, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBEP315: Marcel has a chat with Lyricist, Producer, and conceptualist, Stephen Gawking about his journey into making music. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + 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_W81E...
Exploring South African Hip-Hop Culture and Personal Resilience with Durban Artist Lex LaFoy
September 26, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MBEP314: 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 early exposure to this contrasting mix of influences laid the groundwork for her unique artistic persona. As she recounts dancing and rapping to Lauryn Hill and Jay-Z, you can't help but admire her journey fro...
Aphi Tenza: A Local Find On Making It In New York
September 20, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBEP313: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram ht...
UK Band, Paint Me In Colour, On Unlocking 17K Streams, Tough Crowds, And Never Giving Up
September 12, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBEP312: 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 streaming stats, followed by their surprising insights on how online success doesn't necessarily equate to a live audience. We'll laugh, cringe, and learn as they share the best and worst feedback they've recei...
Scrubs: The New Wave Of Durban Punk
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBEP311: 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 sept. Support the Show. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://...
The South African Music Scene And The Trials Of Being A Solo Artist with Nicola Mcleod
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBEP310: 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. Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground...