Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #288 – Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson details his journey as a guitarist, from metalhead to finger-style expert—and how to grow in this acoustic genre. … read more
Episode #304 – Scary Uncle Steve
Skunk of Scary Uncle Steve discusses the inception and transformation of the band as they continually treat audiences to upbeat, lighthearted punk and unexpected covers. … read more
Episode #320 – Pilot This Plane Down
It’s been ten years since Pilot This Plane Down’s last album. Chris Clement and Sean Miller talk about reuniting for Crucialfest 9 and the comfort of being together again. … read more
Episode #336 – Eichlers
Eichler’s SCENE KIDS is an experimental, collaborative mixtape featuring artists from Salt Lake’s DIY music space, and it’s a testament to the talent teeming in the scene. … read more
Episode #352 – picnics
Vocalist and guitarist Chazz says the best way to describe picnics is “like a scratched Nirvana CD playing from the room next to you.” … read more
Episode #368 – Nicole Canaan
Wherever was not only Nicole Canaan’s first EP, but her first time sharing her songs and all the emotions packed into them with someone else. … read more
Episode #384 – Daytime Lover
Daytime Lover’s Moriah Glazier explains that their songs aren’t just journal entries—she challenges herself to be more vulnerable with the goal of encouraging the same in others. … read more
Episode #400 – Brain Detergent
Local techno producer and synthesizer wizard Brain Detergent comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss his long history with electronic music, synthesis and more. … read more
Episode #416 – The Moss
In between a string of festival dates and tours around the country, The Moss come to SLUG Soundwaves to talk about the origins of their alternative, beachy sound. … read more
Episode #432 – future.exboyfriend
Tyler Harris and Ian Kirby from psych-pop group future.exboyfriend sit down with SLUG Soundwaves to chat about breakups, playing Kilby Block Party and getting high at the gym. … read more
Episode #448 – Review: Mdou Moctar’s Funeral for Justice
The ripping chords and striking anti-colonial lyrics were incredible and fascinating to me. I wanted to dive into the reasons why an album like Funeral for Justice was written. … read more
Episode #464 – Bone Throwers
Bone Throwers toss garage rock, deviant psychedelia and gristly surf into the genre-blender with one of a kind result that SLUG, and you, can’t get enough of. … read more