
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 431 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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*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 ... more
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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 Dropki... more
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 Butte... more
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The segment where Nasiphi and Marcel cover whats been happening within the local music scene.
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I dove deep into this podcast the last few weeks.
I learn something new each time and I’m so delighted to hear the passion for the local music scene in each episode.
You guys have a seamless blend of great banter and punctual and insightful questions.
Keep cookin! 👌
Best podcast in Durban. They’ve been consistent!!
Really fun and joyous listen!
I love finding and discovering new talent and I’m so glad I found this show. 10/10 would recommend for finding new artists out of the norm.
Great content. The best in Durban without a doubt!
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A pulse on South Africa's gritty, independent music scenes with candid conversations from emerging bands and local creatives. Episodes spotlight Durban and broader SA scenes across genres like hip-hop, metal, and indie, often weaving in industry insights, live-show anecdotes, and DIY branding stories. Notable strengths include a strong focus on community, DIY resilience, and practical takeaways for bands navigating touring, promotions, and exposure in a shifting digital landscape. The show frequently features designers, event organizers, and artists who share actionable tips on merch, branding, and fan engagement, making it a valuable resource for both artists and industry listeners seeking authentic, on-the-ground perspectives from the SA ... more
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