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Episode 293: Nasiphi and Meagan touch base with living legend - Shane Cooper.

The groove-smith tells us about growing up with exposure to variety in music, his patience for missing puzzle pieces, and his vision for Kujua Records.
Beyond the bars, Shane shares his thoughts on music as a necessity, accessibility to live shows, and alleviating the cover charge

Live music has the power to inspire the next generation and open up a world of possibilities. I know I was able to experience this firsthand, and it’s where my dream of being a live musician was born

Follow your creative instincts; this dive is deep.

Shane Cooper
https://www.shanecoopermusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/shanecoopersounds
https://www.instagram.com/mabutamusic
https://www.instagram.com/kujuarecords

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031
Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Card On Spokes - “With Love From 1999"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
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Episode 291: Nasiphi and Meagan go off the cuff with your favourite Aquarius Moon - Namakau Star.
The VibeGoddess sheds light on authenticity as a compass, falling in love with the process, and creating with an abundant mindset.
Fates aligned, Namakau Star speaks about living her faith, busking in Berlin, and working in the industry to feed her music

Despite the frustration of rejections and not getting playlisted, I've learned that success involves paying attention to the details that are sometimes overlooked. From planning a rollout strategy to creating engaging cover art, every part of the process has to be done right!

Join us for some good vibrations; you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

Namakau Star
https://withkoji.com/@namakau.star

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031
Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Namakau Star - “2088"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

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Episode 286: Nasiphi and Meagan go full tilt with your resident hell-raiser - Amseth.
The Capetonian beatsmith shares tips on approaching the set as an energetic journey, designing a vibe for the people, and how good timing can be everything.
Switching things up, Darth Müs the Millennial Sith explains the importance of honing taste as much as technical skill, how clean can become clinical, and the roots beneath his blended approach to DnB.

Learning how to produce music isn’t easy, but it’s worth the effort when you can create clean, polished sounds. It takes practice and dedication to get it just right - a process that I’ve personally enjoyed perfecting!

It’s happy hour at club hades; here’s something more to fill the void.
Also, if you have a better way to collab in Ableton, please let the community know.

Amseth
https://linktr.ee/amseth

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Imanu - "Bloom - Amseth Revision"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

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EP285: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know the mind behind the mood - Blue Vow.
The songbird shares stories about embracing her childhood dream, art as a spiritual practice, and allowing things to fall into place.
Planets aligned, Chelsea Ann lets us in on her intuitive songwriting process, expanding the sound on upcoming albums and the origins of the name.
Join us for an hour of auric appreciation; destiny is calling

Art making is a spiritual practice for me - it helps me to tap into something much greater than myself and translate it through songs, words and music.

Blue Vow
https://linktr.ee/bluevow

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Blue Vow - “The Rise of Refuge"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
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EP282: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know KZN’s uncut gem - HEAT DETH.
The multi-hyphenate legend speaks about his tangled artistic process, foraging for samples and what it took to make 'Things Found In Corners'.
Drifting, HEAT DETH tells us about his fondness for the abrasive, taking cues from different projects, and the golden days of Durban.

Join us for a nostalgic trip to the nether; find the meaning in it later.
P.S. Sebastian, please put your music back on the internet.

HEAT DETH
https://linktr.ee/spamlofstrand

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: HEAT DETH - “Did It Anyway"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
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Episode 276: Nasiphi, Marcel, and Meagan spend some extra quality time with friend of the pod - Samantha Pienaar.

Together, we welcome the new year with well wishes and fever dreams (the cream soda kind). Onward and upward, we exchange various pats on the back and set our intentions for 2023.

Join us for a chilled chat while you work on your resolution to listen to more podcasts.

Oh Sam
https://www.oh-sam.co.za

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Marcel Smuts
https://www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gQdYkteJ2b3Ja-RpikMBA

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Tamagotchi-JEEZUS - “Cream Soda Fever Dreams"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove

Earworthy Playlists
https://linktr.ee/Earworthy

Website
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Episode 275: Nasiphi, Marcel and Meagan hang out with 3rd-time Sludge champion, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and future podcaster - Samantha Pienaar.

We spend a good hour just gushing over our favourite musical things, places, and people. The extended Sludge family wraps up 2022 with their thoughts on the South African music scene.

Thank you for spending another year with Sludge; here’s to the underground.
Also, if found, please return to the internet: The Mind Of The Least Important

Tamagotchi-JEEZUS
https://www.instagram.com/tamagotchijeezus
https://open.spotify.com/artist/66AQaHvBfgF5BdDXAzbW5s?si=e5v9XxrpTIecftR7D5_elw

Oh Sam
https://www.oh-sam.co.za

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Marcel Smuts
https://www.instagram.com/thorns_of_sludge
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gQdYkteJ2b3Ja-RpikMBA

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Tamagotchi-JEEZUS - “MANGO-MORSE-CODE (2022 Remastered Version)"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Episode 271: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know the depths of your moodiest fantasy - BLVD HVNNY.

The iconic frontman talks about serving the demand for discomfort, co-writing on Skype across the hemispheres, and what it took to turn his fabled solo project into a dark, alternative collective:
Cito, the staring visionary.
Ryan, the highly skilled, highly human padawan.
Warren, the legendary bass brother from the battle of Instant Karma vs Moonchild.
The wildcard guitar demon - Martin Rocka.
And the secret weapon, Waldo the wunderkind.

Dropping names that make you drool, BLVD HVNNY speaks on reviving the passion behind the 90's live music scene and the shortcomings of hyper-accessibility.

You are cordially invited to indulge your nocturnal tendencies; the Cito stare is upon us.

BLVD HVNNY
https://blvdhvnny.com

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031
Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: BLVD HVNNY - “Sinner’s Ball"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
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Episode 270: Nasiphi and Meagan get down-to-earth with the awesome Afrikaans songstress - Just Mia.
The future Country star tells us about her progress with producers, talent competitions as a training ground, and choosing to chase the dream.
Mia shares tips for your next on-stage recovery, notes on the joy of being a market-slut, and a secret to her success - behind every great Mia, is a sourdough engineer.
Hey jy, take your crocs off and kom kuier; here we go again.

Just Mia
https://www.instagram.com/justmiamusic
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/justmia/gun-it

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Just Mia - “Gun It"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Episode 267: Nasiphi and Meagan get a change in scenery with your ultimate indie crush - Simon Dale.
The fret-prince speaks on making the music you love, being bandmates with the best, and feeling good to sound good.
Moving on, we hear about the freedom to write songs, friction in the process & the story of the Old Trusty.
If you find yourself falling apart, take some time and unwind with us; you’ll be coming out gold.

Simon Dale
https://linktr.ee/simondalemusic

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Simon Dale - “Rewind"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

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Episode 263: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know die skitterendste synth-pop duo in hierdie dorp - Mymymy.
Jana and Conrad chat about becoming a team over time, missing anchors in the local scene and the new role of music labels in the age of social media.
Met ’n vonkel in ons stap, we learn about Mymymy as a celebration of the self, practising what you teach and the voice notes that’ll never be heard.
Pour a glass of wine and break in those new heels; die partytjie begin.

Mymymy
https://linktr.ee/mymymyband

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Mymymy - “Vonkel"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
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Merch
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Episode 262: Nasiphi and Meagan scratch the surface with Cape Town’s eternal optimist - Stereoculture.
The Gemini gem spins stories about inheriting the weird and wonderful, resourcefulness beyond royalties and the original electronic underground.
Digging into the woodwork, we learn about the power of cover art, mixtape activism and quelling the politics with collaboration.
Pierre passes on the passion by treating us to the legend of Durban David.
Carpe your DMs and mind your mantra, this needle is about to drop.

Stereoculture
https://www.instagram.com/stereo_culture/
https://on.soundcloud.com/Jsmd

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Lemon Dove - "Wednesday Friends"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Episode 261: Nasiphi and Meagan get the golden hour from your favourite lightkeeper - Nu Edison.
Tune in to hear Jozi’s wordsmith speak about being a student of the game and his journey of spiritual health as an antidote to the pressure of mass appeal.
Together, we find out how letting go of things that no longer serve your purpose is key to understanding the eddy essence.
We get privy to the origins of EMG, as well as the tea on his upcoming release.
The honest rapper digs way down to deliver the most, proving that no matter the damage, Nu Edison is still here shining.
Brew a cup, settle in and get your full dose of vitamin NE.

Nu Edison
https://linktr.ee/NuEdison

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Nu Edison - “Rain"
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Instagram
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Episode 260: Nasiphi and Meagan catch up with your pending cult classic, Tamagotchi-JEEZUS, and front-footed scroll-stopper - Venus Vulani.
The playful pair tell us about late nights turning into early mornings, leaning into the culture of play and the trust it takes to keep artistic vision intact.
Pulling threads, we discuss safety in the distance of a persona, pleasing the re-invested crowd and collaborating across the hemispheres.
Finally, canon as promised, the origins of Mr Jeezus.
Feed your Tamagotchi, post some memes about your weekend & prepare for some long-form chill; this one is best served cold.

Recommended Listening
Episode 157: Tamagotchi-JEEZUS

Tamagotchi-JEEZUS
https://www.instagram.com/tamagotchijeezus
https://open.spotify.com/artist/66AQaHvBfgF5BdDXAzbW5s?si=e5v9XxrpTIecftR7D5_elw

Venus Vulani
https://linktr.ee/venusvulani

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Tamagotchi-JEEZUS & Venus Vulani - “Bedtime at 3AM”
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Instagram
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Episode 259: Nasiphi and Meagan get to know your resident songsmith - Werner Bekker.
The chilled luthier speaks about sharing love in the performance space, being married to his muse and his back-to-roots 8-track; Wrong Side Of Twenty. 
Together, we rummage around his cluttered head to explore the thin lines between heritage and inspiration. 
Grab a coffee and join us this side of the wild.

Werner Bekker
https://wernerbekker.lnk.to/WrongSideOfTwenty

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Featured Track: Werner Bekker - “Run”
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Instagram
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Episode 253: Nasiphi and Meagan transcend to new heights with your preferred alt-pop protagonist - Sincerely Anne.
The multi-instrumentalist speaks about developing a healthy relationship with her creative team, standing her ground when it comes to artistic vision and not allowing external validation to control her motivations.
Leaning in, we focus on what it means to be your own pioneer and the idea that, in the forest of creativity, the path unfolds as you walk it.
Grab a snack and join us for a lesson in the school of life, class is now in session.

Sincerely Anne
https://linktr.ee/SincerelyAnne

Hosts
Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Sludge Merch
https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground

Featured Track: Sincerely Anne - “Dying to Love You”
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground

Instagram
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Episode 252: Nasiphi and Meagan spend 60 minutes in space with your number one global citizen - Ava like Lava.
The sludge empress serves pearl after pearl about growing up as a third culture kid and embracing all versions of the self through every era.
If that’s not enough, we get precious details on Ava’s future musical offerings and a slice of what it’s like when we’re receptive to chance encounters.
Sip on some lemonade and join us for a joyride. It’s Leo season, feel me?

Ava like Lava
https://linktr.ee/AvalikeLava

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane
https://linktr.ee/zwane031

Meagan King
https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Sludge Merch:
https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store

Featured Track: Ava like Lava - “$ummatime”
Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove 

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground

Instagram
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Episode 251: Nasiphi and Meagan speak to South Africa's bittersweet sensation - Cherry Pill.
The duo provides a perfect dose of antidotal anecdotes and hard-to-swallow stories about their experiences in the performance realm of local music.
Digging into their material, we learn that even though things fall apart, the wheel keeps turning.
Heed the call and grab a cup of coffee -  this could be your turning point.

Cherry Pill

https://cherrypillband.com

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane 

https://linktr.ee/zwane031 

Meagan King

https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Sludge Merch:

https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground

Featured Track: Cherry Pill - “Things On My Mind”

Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Instagram
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Nasiphi and Meagan get murky with your favourite independent musician - Dubblé Amount. 
We earn our Loyalty Cards as the smiley face behind the Dubblé sound reveals his Achilles heel - vulnerability. Shifting gears, we find out what it means to double the vibe and double the talent in an inclined city.  Put your sunglasses on & blend in, before you know it, you'll be in the executive seat, so get ready for a rush!

Dubblé Amount

https://linktr.ee/Dubbleamount

Hosts

Nasiphi Zwane 

https://linktr.ee/zwane031 

Meagan King

https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing

Sludge Merch:

https://casualsex.store/pages/all-artist-stores/sludge-underground

Featured Track: Dubblé Amount - “Michelangelo”

Edit/Mix/Master: Lemon Dove

Website
https://www.sludgeunderground.com

Merch
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Instagram
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