Episode #413 – Sangam

Episode #413 – Sangam

Jyothsna Sainath and Wachira Waigwa-Stone discuss Sangam, which combines classical Indian dance with musical influences from around the globe. … read more

Episode #429 – The Apathetics

Episode #429 – The Apathetics

SLUG Soundwaves sat down with not one, not two, but all four members of The Apathetics! The band chats about the intersection between pop-punk, emo-punk and skate-punk. … read more

Episode #445 – Tiger Bike

Episode #445 – Tiger Bike

Tiger Bike, a four-piece emo band, discusses their time in an LDS-centered college and how they think the places you make emo music are the places you hate.  … read more

Episode #461 – Hoppy

Episode #461 – Hoppy

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we chat with the band about their origin, sound and everything that went into making Little While the robust, beloved record it is.  … read more

Episode #477 — Lapdog

Episode #477 — Lapdog

Salt Lake City band Lapdog is no slouch, taking on a blend of psych, bossa nova, singer-songwriter and jangly indie rock. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Fisher Huish chats about the band’s unique sound and improvisational approach and debuts a brand-new song.  

Episode #493 — Saemore

Episode #493 — Saemore

Saemore blends the sounds of indie and alternative with the Western influences she was raised on. Her album Lucky Woman was inspired by finding yourself after a breakup. … read more

Episode #2 – Jake Black, Merit Badge, This Will Destroy You, The Future Of The Ghost, Levi Rounds vs. The Bank

Episode #2 – Jake Black, Merit Badge, This Will Destroy...

On this episode we chat with local comic book and television writer Jake Black, go back into the archives with an interview from This Will Destroy You, hear new music from Merit Badge and The Future Of The Ghost, and listen in as Levi Rounds battles his bank on the phone. … read more

Episode #18 – Monday Night Movie Munchies, Ryan Tanner, Sending Messages, The Moth & The Flame, Occupy SLC

Episode #18 – Monday Night Movie Munchies, Ryan Tanner, Sending...

This week's episode features SLUG writer Clayton Godby getting the details on Monday Night Movie Munchies at Brewvies Cinema Pub, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with Adam Sherlock of the Sending Messages podcast, and JP does an extensive interview with Skyler Hawk from Occupy SLC. We also preview new tracks from singer/songwriter Ryan Tanner and preview the debut album from alt-rock duo The Moth & The Flame. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more

Episode #32 – Form Of Rocket, SaltCON, Palace of Buddies, Sister Dottie S. Dixon

Episode #32 – Form Of Rocket, SaltCON, Palace of Buddies,...

This week, SLUG senior staff writer Gavin Hoffman sits down with Ben Dodds from Form Of Rocket about their two upcoming shows and we feature a track off the band’s first album, SLUG writer Henry Glasheen talks to one of the founders of SaltCON about the convention, we play a track from Palace of Buddies who are set to play SLUG’s 23rd Anniversary Show, and SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy talks to the prideful sister herself, Dottie S. Dixon, about her brand new play at SLAC. 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 #48 – The Heavy Metal Shop, Puddle Mountain Ramblers, Of Meat & Marrow, Ugly Valley Boys, SLC Arts Hub

Episode #48 – The Heavy Metal Shop, Puddle Mountain Ramblers,...

This week, SLUG senior staff writer Bryer Wharton sits down with the Heavy Metal Shop’s founder and owner, Kevin Kirk, about their 25th anniversary, while we play your voicemails about your favorite memories from the shop’s history; SLUG senior staff writer Mariah Mellus chats with dancer Liberty Valentine about “Of Meat & Marrow” from SB Dance; and SLUG writer Amanda Nurre gets the details about the SLC Arts Hub and the Urban Arts Festival with Utah Arts Alliance Executive Director Derek Dyer. Plus, new music from two of June’s Localized performers, Puddle Mountain Ramblers and Ugly Valley Boys. Are you attending this year’s Crucial Fest? What bands are you most looking forward to seeing? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts on the upcoming two-week rock fest. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #64 – Audio-Files, Sinthesis, Fall Beers, Secret Abilities, SLC Pickle Factory

Episode #64 – Audio-Files, Sinthesis, Fall Beers, Secret Abilities, SLC...

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Steve Richardson sits down with three of the men behind the BYUtv show Audio-Files; our fearless host JP sits down with Jon Lee from the Utah Brewers Cooperative to talk about fall beers from Wasatch and Squatters; and then Hillary and Carla from the SLC Pickle Factory drop by to talk about the new changes coming to the downtown venue. Plus, new music from hip-hop group Sinthesis and indie surf-punk band Secret Abilities. Where are some of your favorite pizza joints in town? Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be in studio for an upcoming episode and we’d like to hear about your favorite places to get a slice. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #80 – The Mormon Sexologist, Chance Lewis, Jon Kooley, Hang Time, SLUG’s Jazz Anal-ist Mike Brown

Episode #80 – The Mormon Sexologist, Chance Lewis, Jon Kooley,...

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Dr. Melissa Jones aka The Mormon Sexologist; SLUG contributor Chris Brunstetter chats with pro-snowboarder Jon Kooley; and SLUG columnist Mike Brown sits down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about his love for the Utah Jazz and their current season. Film festival season is in full swing and we’d like to hear what you’ve enjoyed the most from the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more