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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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Pretoria boys No Closure recently made it onto the Ramfest lineup consisting of headlining act The Devil Wears Prada in South Africa. We chat about the metalcore/hardcore scene in Pretoria, the diversity in South African live...
In this explosive interview, we dive into how Alana Britz became the digital force behind Emalyth, Metal4Africa, and Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa, helping shape the online identity of Africa’s loudest metal festival...
EP373: Starting off 2025 with a bang Marcel dives into the age old question of is heavy music dying out in South Africa. Listen in as he shares his thoughts from being a part of the scene as well as interviewing dozens of loc...
EP381: Join us as we dive into the world of Nine Refrain, the Durban-based band that just won their Durban Heat and is headed to the Wacken Metal Battle finals in Johannesburg! ️In this exclusive interview, we explore what se...
EP392: We're chatting to Ashley of Lower Hollow on this episode. We're looking at where the band started, band member departures, the future of the band, and more. #sludgeunderground #southafricanband #lowerhollow #southafric...
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Nasiphi founded Sludge Underground in Durban in 2016, establishing its vision, identity, and structure. As the driving force behind the platform, he oversees creative direction, and finances while remaining hands-on in shooting, editing, and content creation, ensuring Sludge Underground stays true to its mission of amplifying alternative voices.
Producer & Lead Presenter
Marcel joined Sludge Underground in 2016, bringing his insight into Johannesburg’s alternative scene. As Lead Presenter, he anchors flagship content like Sludge Quickies, connecting audiences with the raw energy of underground creatives and the scene in general. In his role as Producer, Marcel records and edits, ensuring each release captures the authentic, alternative spirit that defines Sludge Underground.
Strategy & Operations Director
Meagan joined in 2020, amidst the pandemic. She oversees strategy, evaluates opportunities, and structures annual schedules to keep the platform sustainable and profitable. Her leadership ensures Sludge Underground balances creative freedom with operational excellence, making her the backbone of its long-term growth.
Amber Light Choices spike the punch with a triple shot of teen spirit to quell our Alt-Rock jitters, after a decade of distilling the good stuff - their debut album. Produced by Neil Ferreira at Sound Owl Studios, and mastered by Tim Lengfeld, these…
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why is there no Alternative scene in South Africa?” Well, there is one, and I’m going to show you where to find it. FIRST TASTE We’ve all been there at some point, discover…
Big news! If you thought Hey Neighbour couldn’t get any hotter, think again. The festival has officially locked in UK rap royalty, Central Cee, as the Saturday headliner, and it’s about to be legendary! Hey Neighbour Goes All-In for a T…
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