Sludge Underground Podcast

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Your number one portal to South Africa’s most must-see emerging bands & creatives. We host super chilled interviews with local musicians in a bid to help you discover the best of them before anyone else. We also occasionally chat to established musos for music industry insights. Join us on this riveting journey highlighting the gritty and alternative musical corners of South Africa

  1. 5 days ago

    What The Music Industry Doesn’t Want Bands To Know

    We sit down with Christine & Paul of All This For Nothing, South Africa's longest-running progressive punk rock band.  We hone in on vultures in the music industry, the band's upcoming album Nothing Is Punk Anymore, what it actually takes to build a "no-skip" record, how to pick the perfect lead single, why they left Spotify and what it's cost them, and how album releases have changed since 1998. We also talk about the homogenisation of the alt scene. #southafrica#southafricanbands #southafricanmusic #southafricanpodcast Paul & Marcel Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxJX0MX5g8&t=482s ATFN Tickets/Merch/Music/More https://linktr.ee/allthisfornothing  Presave the album https://orcd.co/nothing_is_punk_anymore Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atfn012 BackAbuddyhttps://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/atfn-new-album-fundraiser Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  2. 27 Aug

    GroundUp: The New Generation Taking Over South African Alternative

    Ground Up is back for August! Nas and Marcel catch you up on everything that happened in the month of August as well as a bit of July to make up for what we missed talking about. Marcel touches on his experience at that Winterfest and watching the skate community pull through to skate while bands perform, Emalyths July Jol across two stages, and finally getting to catch Man As Machine again after nearly a decade. The lads look into upcoming shows you should be checking out like Durban Rock City's Rockfest, SoBelow's State Of The Nation and more.  Nas and Marcel take a moment to chat about the wave of new young bands entering the scene. Bands Like Pinkslip, Die Agenda, Shorebreak, and Blackburn.  In international news Spotify has finally decided to flag AI content, and Tyga dropped one of the worst recieved albums in recent memory.  Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  3. 19 Aug

    The Real Reason Shinesh Left Lefokolodi

    On this episode we take a look at what Shinesh has been up to since his departure from Lefokolodi. He also breaks down the reason behind his departure from the band and how things stand between him and his former band mates. Shinesh gives his honest take on South African artists uploading music on Spotify, and gives us a first hand look at two of his latest projects, Violent Frogs & Oversharingmusician. #SludgeUnderground #SouthAfricanBands #SouthAfricanPodcast  Violent Frogs: - Music: https://youtube.com/channel/UCrgK5gIo7P6OzCYsyGFjXnw?si=qlMQEEr4eSj4aUcM - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violentfrogs_music Oversharingmusician: - Music: https://youtube.com/channel/UCp4TofNQIbkIQ89TsjSjFmw?si=GnS1CfLxtes-HvQm - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oversharingmusician Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  4. 12 Aug

    What Does It Take To Tour Internationally?

    They touch on their experiences with recent European tour as well as what they think it takes for a local South African band to make an international tour a reality. There's also new music in the works, as the boys have been hard at work in the studio working on their new album, touching on the direction the bands taking their music, will there be physical media, and the debate as to what digital ownership actually means.  Check it all out and drop your thoughts!  Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  5. 21 July

    The South African Music Video Everyone Is Talking About

    In this episode we sit down with Vince & Sean to unpack their latest single, The Omnificent. We look at the concept behind it, how it came together, and what the band was aiming for with the song. We also look at whether music videos  still matter in 2026. The Omnificent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyw0VImHfEM&list=RDkyw0VImHfEM&start_radio=1 Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  6. 20 June

    The Misty Waters 2026 Experience

    This week on Sludge Underground  @Thorns_Of_Sludge shares his experience at Misty Waters Music Festival. This festival was nothing short of a love letter to artist, festival goers, anda most importantly music lovers. Hired along as a second shooter he was front and center for all 27 bands who played seeing familiar faces but also a ton of new ones. This was one of the most diverse lineups imaginable from artists within Indie, electronic, blues, rock, punk to almost everything inbetween. Here's a breakdown of almost everything Marcel experienced, from meeting fans of the channel to Fokofpolisiekar's frontman conveying his thoughts on our videos, to the overall experience of a festival Sludge Underground will definitely be returning to. A massive shoutout goes to  @DizzyKhaki for providing all the band footage used in this video and for giving Marcel this opportunity!  Artists mentioned and music used: Simeon kriel Absolute Silence Taxi Violence  Van Pletzen Swimmer Maxx And Love Indie Dog The Black Cat Bones Fokofpolosiekar Crash And The Void SA Blues Society Tidal Waves Zaan Sonnekus Die Heuwels Fantasties Man Motels DoomFairy Join the discord to be part of the discussion: https://discord.gg/JUDEUeKTPK Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  7. 11 June

    The Gen AI Divide In The Cape Town Alternative Scene

    *Disclaimer: This episode is a little late and some of the events mentioned have already passed. This week on Sludge we Introduce our newest host Rowan, joining Marcel for the first time on the May episode of GroundUp. They dive into the wave of AI generated posters, music, and art that has the Cape Town scene divided.  We're also proud to introduce SAHARA, the South African Heavy/Alternative Release Archive, a project Rowan and Meagan have been working on behind the scenes, aimed at documenting all of the latest releases within the alternative and metal space!  There's been some incredible release's from Human Nebula, Die Gemeente, BCOM, and more! So catch the scoop on those!  Give us your thoughts on AI generated content in artistic spaces. What are some of your favourite releases in the month of May? What are your thoughts on SAHARA? Join the discord to become a part of the discussion: https://discord.gg/JUDEUeKTPK  Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

  8. 21 May

    South African Hip-Hop's Fastest Rising Artist

    This is the story of one of South Africa's most promising hip-hop artists, filmed at the places that made him. We start at PEGG's high school, where he found hip-hop, fell in love with drama, and met the late Simon of PosterBoy. We end off at Dropkick Murphy's, the venue where he won an open mic that led to a Cotton Fest mixtape feature and a life-changing performance. PEGG breaks down: Why Glenwood's brotherhood shaped him The Alt vs Hip-Hop venue problem in Durban What makes a lyricist (MF DOOM style) Working with Luukhanyo, Risky T, Mash Beats, and more Why Durban needs its own Cotton Fest or Back to the City Filmed on location at Glenwood High School and Dropkick Murphy's, Durban. Crew: Rowan Deysel Producer: Nasiphi Zwane #PEGG #SouthAfricanHipHop #CottonFest #DurbanMusic #DropkickMurphys #SludgeUnderground #sahiphop  🎧 Stream PEGG's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mLscN8soRzzpD5z8WC42B?si=FffcW303SjCaS2TvsgCSPg 🔗 Follow PEGG: https://www.instagram.com/pegg.dbn Support the show Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast + Join our Discord https://discord.com/invite/z8fcsPNv Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://merchbox.co.za/collections/sludge-underground Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

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Your number one portal to South Africa’s most must-see emerging bands & creatives. We host super chilled interviews with local musicians in a bid to help you discover the best of them before anyone else. We also occasionally chat to established musos for music industry insights. Join us on this riveting journey highlighting the gritty and alternative musical corners of South Africa

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  • Creator
    Sludge Underground
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    437
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