Sludge Underground Podcast
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
Podcasting since 2016 • 418 episodes
Sludge Underground Podcast
Latest Episodes
What Really Happens After Wacken?
What really happens after Wacken Open Air? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges South African bands face after representing the country in Germany, and why breaking out internationally isn’t as straightforward as it seems.🎤...
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Season 1
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Episode 413
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38:22
P+A+G+E+S Brings A Message Of Hope And Resilience Through Doom
Marcel catches up with @PAGES_DOOM to chat about the recenet release of their album No More Can Be Done. Diving into themes of existential dread, geopolitical de...
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Season 1
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Episode 412
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28:57
Best South African Bands & Releases of 2025
Join the boys as they look back at the best South African band releases and events of 2025. From memorable gigs to standout music releases, they highlight their favourites and share a glimpse of what's coming in the remainder of 2026....
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Season 1
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Episode 411
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26:49
Skrikkeljaar Isn’t Here to Fit In And That’s the Point
Marcel sat down with Eli of Skrikkeljaar, an upcoming emo pop punk band with the added twist of being in afrikaans. Eli details his journey as a musician, the influences that shaped the bands sound, and the impact he hopes to have on those arou...
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Season 1
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Episode 410
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40:34
Is This The Rise Of Afrikaans Alternative?
Marcel sits down with Dierbaar, an alternative Afrikaans band from Stellenbosch, to dig into what drives their unique sound and message. We talk about why they chose to make alternative music in Afrikaans, the themes most artists shy away from,...
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Season 1
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Episode 409
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31:55
