Episode #137 – Ruth Lewandowski WInes, The North Valley, Golden Sun, Yelp – Wines

Episode #137 – Ruth Lewandowski WInes, The North Valley, Golden...

 We seem to be running with a liquor theme here on Soundwaves, but we’re sure you don’t mind. On Episode 137 we chat with a local wine maker, listen to some boozy tunes and find out the best places to buy and indulge in fermented grape beverage here in Salt Lake City.

– When he isn’t serving the patrons of Pago, Evan Lewandowski is hard at work perfecting the craft of winemaking. Evan tells us about his effort to keep natural ingredients a part of his blends and even has plans to start his own vineyard here in Utah.

– With southern twangs and heartfelt lyrics, The North Valley paint a picture of hard times and perseverance in modern times. Listen to the their track “Drink Alone” on this episode of Soundwaves.

– Brothers Jantzen, Chase and Weston make up the group Golden Sun, whose blend of alternative rock has been creeping its way into some big places the passed few years. Featured on this episode of Soundwaves is the title track from their 2011 release, “Wine Country.”

– Jeffery Steadman is back once again to bestow Yelp knowledge upon Soundwaves listeners and this time around he shares the best places to purchase/taste/enjoy wine here in Salt Lake City.    

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Episode #152 – Brewvies, Jimmy’s Summer Preview

Episode #152 – Brewvies, Jimmy’s Summer Preview

Wayne Shipley from Brewvies and SLUG Magazine’s own Jimmy Martin come by the studio for a cinematic episode, talking summer films and big things for 2014.

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Episode #168 – Utah’s Musical History with Joshua Joye

Episode #168 – Utah’s Musical History with Joshua Joye

SLUG’s Lead Designer, Joshua Joye, browses through his favorite local bands from the past to give you an audio lesson in Utah music history.

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Episode #184 – Temples

Episode #184 – Temples

SLUG contributor Jon Christiansen talks with Provo’s instrumental rock band Temples. They discuss the making their latest album, "Youth," which we also hear a pair of tracks from their 2014 release.

Temples on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TemplesMusic  
Temples on Bandcamp: http://templesmusic1.bandcamp.com 

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Episode #200 – Baby Gurl

Episode #200 – Baby Gurl

Listen to the latest music from SLC rock duo Baby Gurl, as the two men sit down for an interview with SLUG’s Managing Editor, Alexander Ortega.

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Episode #216 – Saltfront & Peculiar

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

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

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 #264 – Winter Grain

Episode #264 – Winter Grain

Kate Anderson opens up about the release of their self-titled EP, working with Bear Creek Studio and shares some stories that inspired her songwriting. … read more

Episode #280 – The Nods

Episode #280 – The Nods

In this episode of Soundwaves, Jeremy Devine, drummer for local garage-punk band The Nods, plugs the band’s first monthly residency night at Urban Lounge featuring City of DIS, and bespeaks the The Nods’ ongoing, DIY recordings in anticipation of possible to-be-released tracks. … read more

Episode #296 – Ginger & the Gents

Episode #296 – Ginger & the Gents

From karaoke to manifesting a musical journey, Chandra Marie details the joy that her band Ginger & the Gents create. … read more

Episode #312 – Rose Colored Roots

Episode #312 – Rose Colored Roots

Devin Moore discusses how the band’s collective musical education has created an alternative rock sound heavily influenced by blues, jazz and a whole lot of funk.  … read more