Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #20 – Travis Rice, Max Pain & The Groovies,...
Happy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor sitting down with snowboarder Travis Rice, we go back into the archives with SLUG alumni Aaron Anderson talking to Kalle Lasn about Buy Nothing Day, and JP chats with Anthony Woo from the U of U Bike Collective about winterizing bikes. We also listen to new music from the experimental rockers Max Pain & The Groovies and psych-rock group Dark Seas. Drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #35 – The Third Crossing, Maraloka, YELP, Logitech Ultimate...
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Johnny Logan chats with director Jerry Rapier and playwright Debora Threedy from Plan-B Theatre's new production The Third Crossing, Jeffery Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about Dim Sum, SLUG office coordinator and Soundwaves producer Gavin Sheehan talks with Logitech about their Ultimate Ears custom earbuds, and our host JP sits down with Ash Sanders from Move to Amend about their cause. Plus music from the metal group Maraloka and Provo art-rock band The Moth & The Flame. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #51 – E3, Huldra, The City Library, Dusk Raps,...
This week, our host JP sits down with Henry Glasheen as he gives his own account of the E3 expo in Los Angeles; SLUG writer Johnny Logan gets the details on the Salt Lake City Public Library's new online catalog and smart phone app; and SLUG writer Brighton Metz chats with Salt City Derby Girls owner/president Brew HaHa about the new banked track and their season. Plus, new music from SLC ambient metal rockers Huldra and hip hop artist Dusk Raps. What are your favorite local albums from 2012 so far? What's the one song from a Utah band you can't stop listening to this year? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #67 – Punctured Piercing & Tattoo, Odium Totus, Sketch...
This week, SLUG writer Brighton Metz sits down with Casey Wardell of Punctured Piercing about their vegan tattoos and business; SLUG writer Alex Springer talks with Veronica Lynn Harper of Sketch Cabaret in the Soundwaves studio; and SLUG writer Henry Glasheen visits with the creators of The Power Pot about their invention. Plus, brand new music this week from SLC metal band Odium Totus. What metal songs or albums to you rock out to during All Hallow’s Eve? We’ve got another metal roundtable episode coming up just in time for Halloween and we want to hear your thoughts on scary and haunting metal. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #83 – Squatters, Year Of The Wolf, Plan-B’s “Adam...
On this week's episode, Squatters resident brewmaster Jason Stock drops by the Soundwaves studio to chat with our host Dan Nailen about their current brews and what's happening at the downtown pub; the two stars of Plan-B Theatre's "Adam & Steve and The Empty Sea" chat with SLUG writer John Ford about the play; and SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs sits down with the founder of community organization Revolution United. Plus, we preview this month's Localized with music from Year Of The Wolf and Chainwhip. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #99 – Utah Pride Center, Moneypenny, Homeless Youth Resource...
On this week's episode we gear up for the Utah Pride Festival as SLUG photographer Paul Duane chats with Megan Ribson from the Utah Pride Center; then our host Dan Nailen chats with Michelle Templin from Volunteer Of America, Utah about the Homeless Youth Resource Center; and SLUG writer Christian Schultz talks with Alejandro Mora and Brandie Balken about Equality Utah in the Soundwaves studio. Plus, brand new music from punk rockers Moneypenny and atmospheric rock band I Hear Sirens. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #115 – NeighborWorks, L’anarchiste, Yelp, Lake Island, The Sugar...
On this week’s episode we revisit The River District and what’s happening in the area. First up, SLUG writer Ben Trentleman sits down with Maria Garciaz of NeighborWorks to talk about the work they’re doing for the area. Next, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about restaurants inside the River District. Finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Brittany Reese of The Sugar Space to talk about their new venue on 800 West. Plus, we have brand new music from L’anarchiste and Lake Island. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #130-B: Our Songs From 2013
For those of you who would like to hear all of our picks from Episode #130 (SLUG Staff’s 2013 Local Music Picks), here are all six tracks chosen by the editorial staff, our show’s producer and host.
Episode #145 – Oasis Games, Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago, Dr....
Soundwaves is geeking out this week. We speak with local gamers and comic book enthusiasts, and hear music from videogame/Dungeons & Dragons inspired group Rotten Musicians and solo artist Mark Dago.
– Alex Sittner, card master and owner of Oasis Games, discusses the science and competition behind card-based, tabletop sport.
– Rotten Musicians are a group of dice-rolling, word-engineering white boys. Check out the track “20+ Broadsword,” from their 2008 debut, Say You Love Her.
– When not performing with the pack of goons known as the Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago is busy creating his own fantasy themed tunes. Listen to “Magic Kingdom” on this episode of SLUG Soundwaves.
– SLUG speaks with Dave Landa of Dr. Volt’s Comics, and we find out that the unique visual medium isn’t just for nerds.
Episode #161 – Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival Music
SLUG Magazine’s Managing Editor selects his favorite music from this year’s Craft Lake City DIY Festival.