Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #388 – Form of Rocket
Form of Rocket’s Curtis Jensen joined us on SLUG Soundwaves to talk about the band’s 20-plus-year history and their new cassette release. … read more
Episode #404 – Endless Struggle
Utah punk group Endless Struggle on their history in SLC’s punk and alternative scenes, their return to music after a long hiatus and their upcoming album. … read more
Episode #420 – Sleep Cult
Ahead of their set at SLUG Picnic on Saturday, July 22, Isaac and Bryson from Sleep Cult chat with SLUG Soundwaves about their musical journey. … read more
Episode #436 – Goldmyth
Goldmyth is a harpist and singer-songwriter in Provo who crafts dreamy, indie-pop melodies. She chats about balancing motherhood with a successful music career and debuts some unreleased music. … read more
Episode #452 – Review: Charli xcx’s BRAT
This week, SLUG Contributing Writer Arthur Diaz reads their review of British pop icon Charli xcx’s newest album BRAT. … read more
Episode #468 — Muskies
On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Muskies talk about curating vibes, busking in alleyways — even whole touring — and the creation of their debut album, Muskies. … read more
Episode #484 — The Modifiers
Chris Proctor is the singer and bass player of the punk-surf rock band, The Modifiers. In a band that’s 25 years old, Proctor has seen some shifting tides. … read more
Episode #500: Willoh
Willoh is a three-piece, all-female, fusion project. Originally influenced by the blues, what came once they started making music was a bit more punk. … read more
Episode #8 – Loyal Divide, The Hung-Ups, Spy Hop Records,...
This week's episode features SLUG's Tom Bennett on the phone with Chicago rockers Royal Divide, a track off the latest album from local punk band The Hung-Ups and an archival interview from Mary Enge as she chats with Jeremy Chatelain at Spy Hop Records Plus we check out a new song from hip-hop specialists Scenic Byway, and Bethany Fischer interviews Ricky Vigil in a staffer spotlight. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #22 – Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Local First Utah,...
This weeks episode begins with Utah’s newest music ensemble, the Salty Cricket Composers Collective. Soundwaves Host JP interviews musician and composer Crystal Young-Otterstrom about the collective, followed by a sampling of her music. Next, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman sits down with the Executive Director of Local First Utah, Michelle Thompson, about the organization and how you can shop local for the holidays this year. Keeping in the holiday spirit, SLUG writer Chris Proctor talks to the founder of the SLC Photo Collective (and SLUG photographer) Dave Brewer about the annual Help Portrait event. Also in this episode is exclusive music from local punk/experimental band Vena Cava, playing our Localized showcase in January. 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 #38 – SXSW 2012
On this week's episode, JP sits down with the SLUG team, who trekked down to Austin for all the excitement that is SXSW 2012! SXSW (South By Southwest) is a yearly film and music festival held every March in Austin, Texas. The music portion of the festival runs over six days featuring hundreds of national and international musicians and bands, in dozens of showcases held at venues and temporary stages throughout the city. We talk about live performances from Ceremony, Black Ryder, Tycho, Bass Drum Of Death, The Gossip, Diamond Rugs, The Coathangers, Mr. Gnome, Ume, Guadalupe Plata, The Sword, Jesus & Mary Chain, and the SXSW experience overall. Did you attend SXSW? Give us a ring about something from the festival, 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 might get played on the show! … read more
Episode #54 – Doom & Gloom Fest, OldTimer, TapIt, Gaza,...
On this week's episode, SLUG's Junior Editor, Alex Ortega, chats with Burt's Tiki Lounge manager "Jerm" about Doom & Gloom Fest II, our host JP talks with a local organizer working with the TapIt program, and SLUG writer Shawn Mayer sits down with the director of the film Boys Of Bonneville. Plus, brand new music featuring a live track from SLC metal band OldTimer, and progressive metal rockers Gaza! 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