Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #145 – Oasis Games, Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago, Dr....
Soundwaves is geeking out this week. We speak with local gamers and comic book enthusiasts, and hear music from videogame/Dungeons & Dragons inspired group Rotten Musicians and solo artist Mark Dago.
– Alex Sittner, card master and owner of Oasis Games, discusses the science and competition behind card-based, tabletop sport.
– Rotten Musicians are a group of dice-rolling, word-engineering white boys. Check out the track “20+ Broadsword,” from their 2008 debut, Say You Love Her.
– When not performing with the pack of goons known as the Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago is busy creating his own fantasy themed tunes. Listen to “Magic Kingdom” on this episode of SLUG Soundwaves.
– SLUG speaks with Dave Landa of Dr. Volt’s Comics, and we find out that the unique visual medium isn’t just for nerds.
Episode #161 – Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival Music
SLUG Magazine’s Managing Editor selects his favorite music from this year’s Craft Lake City DIY Festival.
Episode #177 – Rideshare In Utah
This Tuesday a major vote on ridesharing in Utah will hit the City Council floor. SLUG’s Digital Content Coodinator, Henry Glasheen, talks with Michael Amodeo from Uber about the oridinance and how it will affect themselves and Lyft.
Episode #193 – Folk Hogan
This week SLUG takes a peek at the new album from Folk Hogan coming out in April, while SLUG writer Julia Sachs chats with band members about recording it.
Episode #209 – Studio Studio Dada, The Medusa Collective
This week, SLUG writer Blake Leszczynski chats with two musical and cultural organizations making an impact in Provo and beyond: Studio Studio Dada and The Medusa Collective. … read more
Episode #225 – Alexander Ortega’s Top Power Pop Albums of...
In this episode, SLUG Managing Editor Alexander Ortega plays tracks from each album on his year-end top-albums list. SLUG published genre-based lists this year, and Ortega wrote about the “Top 5 Teary-Eyed Power Pop Albums” of 2015 for the December ’15 Top 5 Albums Issue. … read more
Episode #241 – VCR5
Self-described as a mix of cyberpunk, 16-bit and classical, Joe Greathouse brings you on an experimental nostalgia trip as VCR5. … read more
Episode #257 – Endless Struggle
Local street-punk band Endless Struggle will reunite this March to play SLUT Fest for a one-time reunion show (for now). In this episode, Bobby Struggle and Jesse Struggle discuss Endless Struggle’s formative years—along with some crazy stories from tour. In the band’s early days, it was difficult to find venues who hosted punk bands, but with
Episode #273 – Wicked Bears
Bassist and vocalist Casey Keele talks about the ideas that fueled Wicked Bears’ new release, Tuning Out, as well as the recording process, lyrical messages and their love for Salt Lake City. … read more
Episode #289 – David Moon
On this episode of Soundwaves, Joshua Strauther discusses his transition from Joshy Soul to David Moon, his plethora of contemporary and ’80s influences and his love for tea. … read more
Episode #305 – Shecock & The Rock Princess
Sofia Scott of Shecock & The Rock Princess delves into the rebellious spirit of her band as far as expectations go concerning what music she should like and play. … read more
Episode #321 – Seeking Tragedy
Loclyn Torres discusses her journey to vocal performance, the ethos behind her band Seeking Tragedy, and finally how a vocal minority of the metal scene’s deference to tradition requires women to work twice as hard. … read more