Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #24 – Napalm Flesh’s All-Metal Roundtable
If you're a fan of metal in any genre, today's episode is sure to "blow your bush back" as JP gathers six of SLUG Magazine's metal writers from our weekly online exclusive feature Napalm Flesh to discuss their favorite bands and songs from 2011. This roundtable discussion includes Metal Coordinator Bryer Wharton, writer/photographer Megan Kennedy, writer Henry Glasheen, writer Gavin Hoffman, writer Dylan Chadwick and Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Have an opinion on the show or disagree with one of the writers? Give us a ring about it! Send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #40 – Chuck Ragan, Baby Ghosts, The Scarlet Letter,...
First up on our 40th episode, SLUG’s Contributing Editor, Ricky Vigil, chats with Chuck Ragan over the phone about The Revival Tour; we listen to a new track from the debut album of SLC/Provo pop-punk band Baby Ghosts; SLUG writer Johnny Logan chats with the playwright and director from the latest Plan-B Theatre production, The Scarlet Letter; our host JP talks one-on-one with S.L.F.M. while in the middle of her U.S. tour, and we play a couple tracks off her new album. 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 #56 – Audrey Patten, The Pleasure Thieves, YELP, Visigoth,...
On this week's episode, our host JP sits down with local artist Audrey Patten to talk about her art and what she'll have on display at the Trolley Whole Foods this month; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about where to chill out this summer with cold treats around the city; and then we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Henry Glasheen as he interviews Norwegian metal musician Ihsahn for Napalm Flesh. Plus, brand new music from SLC rock group Pleasure Thieves and heavy metal band Visigoth! What are you looking forward to the most from Craft Lake City? What are you hoping to find at Utah’s only DIY festival? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #72 – Martha Hayden, Accidente, Bad Wolf Style, Robert...
On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks with anthropologist Martha Hayden about the recently discovered Martharaptor; SLUG writer Ischa B. chats fashion with Tina of Bad Wolf Style; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman discusses the charity work being done by 1FaceWatch. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Accidente and Provo indie-folk group Robert & The Carrolls. What’s your favorite all-ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #88 – Bring The Gig, Cathy Foy, Beer News...
On this week's episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen speaks with Mike Harker and Rory Donahoe from Bring The Gig about their website and concerts; then SLUG's beer columnist Mike Riedel drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the latest beer news from Bohemian, Epic, Uinta and more; and SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats with the founders of the SLC chapter of the Pyrate Punx. Plus, brand new music from Cathy Foy's first solo album and experimental rock duo Baby Gurl. Our SLUG crew will be hitting up SXSW again this year and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the festival. Are you going? Who would you like to see? What’s your take on the experience? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #104 – Holy Water Buffalo, Yelp, Lady Murasaki, Farm...
On this week's episode, Tommy Brunson from Holy Water Buffalo drops by to chat about the band's new single and what they're doing lately; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp pops in to discuss Tibetan food from around the city with Dan; and SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs chats with the founders of Farm Forward about their organization and their work against factory farming. Plus, brand new music off the latest EP from Lady Murasaki! The Red Bennies are calling it quits! We’d like to hear your fondest memories of the band for an upcoming episode of the podcast. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #120 – Plan-B Theatre: Nothing Personal, Formal, The Circulars,...
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with Jerry Rapier of Plan-B Theatre and playwright Eric Samuelsen to talk about the “Season of Eric” and their first production, Nothing Personal. And Jeffry Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best Halloween-related treats you can find around the valley to get you into the seasonal spirit. Plus, brand new music from local bands Formal and The Circulars. The Vile Blue Shades are reuniting for a one-night only Halloween show at The Urban Lounge and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the band and what you’re most looking forward to at the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #135 – Slamdance, The Devil Makes Three, Nick Cave...
Film Festival season has already come and gone. Were you lucky enough to make it to a premiere? If you missed out it’s okay, SLUG was at both Slamdance and Sundance to give you scathing opinions on upcoming films and educated insight into what was worth a damn on episode 135 of Soundwaves.
– Slamdance is a smaller festival with an intimate feel, providing independent filmmakers the chance premiere their work to other independent filmmakers. SLUG Editorial Assistant Alexander Ortega and Senior Writer John Ford discuss their favorites from the weeklong film gala.
– The Devil Makes Three recently passed through to play shows in Salt Lake and the Sundance Film Festival. Check out their song “Worse or Better” on this episode of Soundwaves!
– 20,000 Days on Earth gives you a look into a day of the iconic alternative rock star, Nick Cave. Using voice-overs, live performances and sessions from his home, filmmakers were able to create a story about Cave’s creative process. Listen to the title track for the film, “Push The Sky Away” on episode 135 of Soundwaves.
– Managing Editor Esther Meroño, Film Critic Jimmy Martin and Digital Content Coordinator Cody Kirkland were on hand to give exclusive SLUG coverage of the Sundance Film Festival. Our host Dan Nailen, chats with fellow SLUGgers about memorable, and forgettable, films at the popular festival.
Episode #150 – Salt Lake Lions, Oxcross, Gaza, Mike Brown...
On this week’s episode of SLUG Soundwaves we chat with the owner of the Salt Lake Lions about the American Ultimate Disk League, and Mike Brown discusses another disappointing year for the Utah Jazz.
Episode #166 – Terry Gildea and Ben Winslow
Two of SLC’s finest journalist talk about their careers this week: KUER 90.1 FM’s Terry Gildea and Fox 13’s Ben Winslow.
Episode #182 – Best Of 2014 Local Music
SLUG’s Editorial Staff sit down in the Soundwaves studio for a roundtable discussion about some of their favorite local bands and releases from 2014.
Episode #198 – Dusk Raps
On this week’s episode, we listen to a couple tracks from Dusk Raps’ latest EP, All Is Fair, while SLUG writer Connor Brady sits down with him for an interview in the studio.
