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Episode #216 – Saltfront & Peculiar

In this week’s episode of Soundwaves, SLUG writer Brian Udall chats with the editors of two local literary journals: Saltfront and Peculiar. Saltfront is a Salt Lake City-based literary journal that highlights writers, poets, musicians and artists from Utah. The primary focus of the series is to tell stories of what it means to be human, and the curators

Episode #232 – Matthew and The Hope

This episode of SLUG Mag Soundwaves features Matthew and The Hope—an alt-country trio that currently comprises Matthew Bashaw, Mathieu Jean Robinette and Todd Belcher. The project formed in 2012,when Bashaw started performing around town as a soloist with the occasional backing musician and guest spot. Over the years, the lineup has changed, incorporating different musicians who

Episode #248 – Mortigi Tempo

Provo-based Mortigi Tempo released their latest album, Memento Mori, this summer, and out of nowhere, it developed into a concept album. Imbuing surf rock– and Ennio Morricone–like instrumentation, Mortigi Tempo have created a spaghetti Western mélange in this latest effort. “On this album, many people have come across the idea of this almost being our

Episode #265 – Indigo Plateau

Combining the atmospheres of dreampop, post-punk and art-rock, Indigo Plateau are releasing their debut EP, The Heights, at Kilby Court on June 28. … read more

Episode #281 – Tony Holiday

Tony Holiday, the frontman of Tony Holiday and the Velvetones, comes to Soundwaves to talk about his history with blues music and his commitment to keeping the genre alive. Along with the Velvetones, he plays a style of blues that keeps the style fresh with extremely tight playing and a polished, clean sound. … read more

Episode #297 – Tamerlane

Tamerlane guitarist Trevor Hale traces the journey of the band as they prepare for their Crucialfest 8 appearance on Friday, Sept. 28. Listen to “Dreams” off of Tamerlane’s Clouds Unfold, and be sure to catch them at CF8. Find more information about them at tamerlaneslc.com. … read more