Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #409 – Saysha
Fresh off the release of her new single, “Our Imagination,” local electronic musician Saysha comes to SLUG Soundwaves to tell the story of her musical journey. … read more
Episode #425 – Rachael Jenkins
Rachael Jenkins talks about their lyrics-first approach to songwriting, struggles with identity after leaving the LDS church and signing with a record label after posting songs on TikTok. … read more
Episode #441 – Persona 749
In this episode, PERSONA 749 members joined me at the SLUG headquarters where they spoke about their upcoming debut album. … read more
Episode #457 – Body of Leaves
Body of Leaves is has cemented itself as one of SLC’s best post-punk groups. In this episode of Soundwaves, the group discusses their origin, sound and new projects. … read more
Episode #473 — Gracemaker
Gracemaker is an SLC post-noise outfit made up of Nicholas Bat (vocals), Darren Watts (bass, vocals), Matt Wiley (guitar) and Chris Garrido (drums). … read more
Episode #489 — Chaidi
Chaidi Brooki and brother Kenny come together to create the genre-shapeshifting band Chaidi. Coming from a long line of singers in the family, the pair grew up singing. … read more
Episode #14 – Fear Factory, YYBS, The Melvins, The Suicycles,...
This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy getting the details on Utah’s latesthaunted attraction, the Fear Factory, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Gavin Hoffman interviewing Dale Crover of The Melvins and look at Gallery Stroll and other artistic events from the Utah Arts Alliance as SLUG writer Mariah Mellus talks with Executive Director Derek Dyer. We’ll also preview music from YYBS and The Suicycles from this month’s Localized show and JP marches with protestors to get information about the Occupy SLC movement. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #28 – The Sugar Show, Ferocious Oaks, New Frontier,...
This week, SLUG columnist Mariah Mellus chats with Stephen Brown of SB Dance and Brittany Reese of the Sugar Space about the upcoming Sugar Show, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with curator Shari Firlot about the New Frontier art exhibition taking place during Sundance, and SLUG writer Scott Farley interviews the NOVA Chamber Series’ artistic director Jason Hardink. Plus, music from Provo folk band Ferocious Oaks and new music from groove grunge rockers Daisy & The Moonshines. 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 #44 – Napalm Flesh Roundtable #2
In today’s episode JP sits down with five of the writers of SLUG’s weekly online exclusive metal feature, Napalm Flesh, to discuss the most influential metal albums of their lives. SLUG and Napalm Flesh writers Henry Glasheen, Megan Kennedy, Dylan Chadwick, Gavin Hoffman and Ricky Vigil discuss what albums had a profound effect on their music tastes and why they’re each so influential to the genre. The Heavy Metal Shop turns 25 years old this year and we’d like to hear some of your favorite memories from the shop! Call our voicemail line and tell us in detail for us to play on a future episode! Or give us a ring about something else 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 #60 – Hank3, Eagle Twin, Weller Book Works, OK...
This week, SLUG writer James Orme chats on the phone with punkabilly singer Hank3 while he tours the country; SLUG writer Johnny Logan sits down with Tony Weller of Weller Book Works to talk about their book collector salons; then Logan heads over to Epic Brewing to chat with co-founder Dave Cole about the recent DABC rate increases. Plus, brand new music from SLC doom rockers Eagle Twin and the digital ethereal sounds of OK Ikumi! What are some of your favorite food trucks in town? Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be in to talk about food trucks for an upcoming episode and we’d like to hear what your favorite traveling hangouts 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 #76 – UMOCA, Filth Lords, Dunce School For The...
This week's episode delves into local art, beginning as SLUG writer John Ford chats with Danica Farley from UMOCA; SLUG writer Anna Gedal sits down with Dunce School For The Arts co-founder Alexandra Karl; and SLUG writer Rebecca Frost talks with Michael Christensen and Cat Palmer about the Utah Arts Alliance event Connect. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band Filth Lords and Provo indie-rock band Desert Noises. The year is coming to an end and a lot of people put dieting in their new year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #92 – Plan-B Theatre: Suffrage, Eons, The Awkward Hour,...
On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with the two lead actresses from Plan-B Theatre Company's latest production, Suffrage; the creator of The Awkward Hour podcast, Brian Staker, drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about his show and Awkwardfest; and SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with the creator of By Invitation Only to talk about their pop-up diner events. Plus, we preview April's Localized event with music from Eons and Yaktooth. Jeffrey Steadman will be back next week to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
