Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #227 – Villain
Villain formed over the summer of 2015 and immediately jumped into the studio with SLC producer Dave Evanoff of Sound Designs to record their self-titled EP. … read more
Episode #243 – Jamesthemormon and Poet
Jamesthemormon and Poet are two of Salt Lake City’s best rap and hip-hop artists. Two very different sounds with different goals, Jamesthemormon and Poet come together to share their mutual hope to create change in the community. … read more
Episode #259 – Conquer Monster
Joshua Faulkner and Daniel Romero are the talents behind the geeky, electronic sci-fi duo, Conquer Monster. Created with modified computers, 8-bit synthesizers and 1950s radio samples, Conquer Monster truly are the music go-to for dystopian sci-fi vibes. “We actually met at a party and instantly started geeking out,” says Faulkner. “We’re just two nerds who like
Episode #275 – Debra Fotheringham
With her third studio album, The Darkness and the Sun, Debra Fotheringham discusses the things that inspire her interest in music, her writing hiatus and serendipitous surprises while recording the album. … read more
Episode #291 – Herban Empire
Herban Empire’s Andrew Cole discusses the band’s growth as artists as they prepare for their set at this year’s Reggae Rise Up Music Festival, which goes Aug. 24–26. … read more
Episode #307 – Picnics At Soap Rock
Picnics At Soap Rock is the brainchild of Chazz Pitts. In this episode, he discusses his organic aesthetic growth into Picnics At Soap Rock. … read more
Episode #323 – The Cold Year
The Cold Year’s newest album Prey for Me isn’t a critique of religion so much as it is a conversation about it, one that lyricist and guitarist Matthew Skaggs finds therapeutic. … read more
Episode #339 – Commander Salamander
On Commander Salamander’s debut album, Confidential Crocodile, the band spins an epic yarn about a brave Salamander who journeys ancient Egypt to restore balance to the world. … read more
Episode #355 – Spirit Machines
“We play classic rock brought into the modern age,” says Michael Collins, the drummer of the Salt Lake City–based Spirit Machines. … read more
Episode #371 – SONIALOXO
Sharing her music has helped local pop and R&B musician SONIALOXO grow to be a person who doesn’t care what others think. … read more
Episode #387 – UPHERE! Records
Tom Petterson (label manager) and Brady Flores (founder and co-owner) of UPHERE! Records discuss their start as a record label and their upcoming Ukraine benefit compilation. Formed during the pandemic, UPHERE! Records was motivated by a passion for local music: “The goal is, we want people to start noticing Utah music because there’s a lot
Episode #403 – Mykah
Born from challenging upbringing, MYKAH’s music career reflects the determination she feels toward life’s professional and personal obstacles.
