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Sludge Underground Podcast
by Sludge Underground
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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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 krielAbsolute SilenceTaxi Violence Van PletzenSwimmerMaxx And LoveIndie DogThe Black Cat BonesFokofpolosiekarCrash And The VoidSA Blues SocietyTidal WavesZaan SonnekusDie Heuwels FantastiesMan MotelsDoomFairyJoin the discord to be part of the discussion:https://discord.gg/JUDEUeKTPKExplore 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 showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground
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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 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 showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground
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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 himThe Alt vs Hip-Hop venue problem in DurbanWhat makes a lyricist (MF DOOM style)Working with Luukhanyo, Risky T, Mash Beats, and moreWhy Durban needs its own Cotton Fest or Back to the CityFilmed on location at Glenwood High School and Dropkick Murphy's, Durban.Crew: Rowan DeyselProducer: 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.dbnExplore 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 showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground
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The Real Reason Metal Vocalists Cup The Mic + The Bands That Made These 3 South African Metal Vocalists
Reegan (Facing The Gallows), Myke (Your Cynical Sanity) and Dwayne (Sunken State) open with mic technique, then dive into bands and albums that inspired them to become metal vocalists. The boys cite bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, We Butter The Bread With Butter, Infant Annihilator, and more.Later in the episode: Defending Nickelback, listing underrated bands, calling out overrated bands and vocalists, (Ronnie Radke, 90s vocalists, Cradle Of Filth), picking which South African band they'd call in a fight, looking at good show promos by local bands, and thanking supporters.#SouthAfricanMetal #MetalVocalists #3DudesThatCup #MetalPodcast Episode Edited by Nasiphi ZwaneThumbnail by Myke TaylorExplore 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 showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground
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The Doors Pledge To Repay Artists
Your monthly GroundUp for April is here! The segment where Nasiphi and Marcel cover whats been happening within the local music scene. From events like the @GhastZA National Breakdown tour or the @WalkTheseSkiesOfficial Pray For Cyanide show at Railways to upcoming shows like Devilnest's Venom at The Werehouse and Misty Waters Music Festival. They look over some of the new release's from the likes of @moshmallowband and @ManAsMachineTV Nas and Marcel get into a discussion about The Doors community pledge to repay the artists from the 2023 open air fest as well as the Cape Town We Don't Play movement. Help Aiden rebuild his drum setup:https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/facing-the-gallows-the-road-to-recovery-theft?fbclid=IwY2xjawReif5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzdWI2c3FIT3lScXo0T200c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvA-Vo0WtvUF0Zn3Y91t14zEzH1CB8AHliExwNnOYFcAMB4UZs2MhnwxvSq9_aem_8Vb2SRtxm8lNiXyWsnw3iwExplore 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 showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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