Episode #128 – The Davey Foundation, Cornered By Zombies, Yelp, Mr. C4, Roach Clip Records

Episode #128 – The Davey Foundation, Cornered By Zombies, Yelp,...

The winter is only getting colder as the season stretches on. So while you’re retreating indoors, why not cozy up with our cuddly host Dan Nailen and Episode 128 of Soundwaves From The Underground? 

– David Fetzer was an actor, writer and musician whose passing away left not only a void in the hearts of his family and friends but also in the Salt Lake community. David’s mother, Betsey Ross, speaks about David and The Davey Foundation, which helps make artistic grants possible for aspiring artists under the age of 35.

– Created in the dust and desert of Moab, Cornered By Zombies are a local two-piece that found a new home in Salt Lake City. These two will thrash their way into your hearts and make it pump the life-blood that is epic, on-point instrumental metal on this week of Soundwaves.

– Cookies, cakes and pies, oh shit! Jeffrey from Yelp is back to tell us where you can find the most decadent and delicious snacks, breads and other baked goods to satisfy your holiday treat needs and expand your waistline in Salt Lake City.

  Salt Lake’s reach doesn’t stop at the state line. Roach Clip Records, enlisted the fine gentlemen of Canadian band Insufferable Noise Machine to represent the local label with their crazy blend of heavy, teeth shattering noise metal.

– Dungeon Recordings was Kevin Cazier’s label for about the last ten years, but he scrapped it when he realized that he wasn’t content with collaborating and performing only a couple genres of music. Kevin speaks about the birth of Roach Clip Records earlier this year and how this project is his way of reaching out to punks, rockers, poets, rhymers, and experimenters and bringing them all under one roof.

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Episode #143 – SXSW Recap: Polytype & Moneypenny

Episode #143 – SXSW Recap: Polytype & Moneypenny

SXSW has come and gone, leaving a wake of plastic cups, panties and music dreams in the streets of Austin, Texas. Local bands Polytype and Moneypenny were there for the action, so SLUG speaks to them about their time and experiences there. We hear music from Polytpe’s debut album, as well as Moneypenny’s 2013 release.

Polytype has been through a lot since it’s formation in 2011: releasing a debut album, signing to a label and going through a line-up change all while continuing to play live. Since coming back from the show-ravaged state of Texas, Mason Porter, a member of the local electronic/indie band was able to chat with SLUG about the group’s experience at SXSW. We also listen to “Coinflip” from their debut, Basic // Complex.

Moneypenny are a pop-punk band based out of both Utah and California. The band has been pumping out positive, upbeat and catchy jams since 2006 and just this year released their newest, a self-titled album. Their song “Below The Surface” is a testament to all that is pop-punk.

– SLUG had the chance to chat with Issac Ellsworth, guitarist and vocalist of Moneypenny, on the phone while they were in Austin, TX at the SXSW Music Festival. Issac discussed band community ethics, the reception of their new album, the message behind Moneypenny and more.

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Episode #158 – Visit Salt Lake, Merco Local

Episode #158 – Visit Salt Lake, Merco Local

Visit Salt Lake launched their brand new Connect Pass to get you into dozens of places cheap, and Merco Local gives you a taste of what you can find around the city!

 

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Episode #174 – Henry Glasheen’s Local Metal Favorites

Episode #174 – Henry Glasheen’s Local Metal Favorites

SLUG’s Digital Content Coordinator, Henry Glasheen, pulls out all his local metal albums from 2014 to give you his favorites from this past year.

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Episode #190 – Resilient Body Nutrition, Frisch Compassionate Eatery

Episode #190 – Resilient Body Nutrition, Frisch Compassionate Eatery

We check out some healthy vegan options in this episode with Kate Dowden of Resilient Body Nutrition and Rachel Kate from Frisch Compassionate Eatery.

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Episode #206 – Crucialfest 5

Episode #206 – Crucialfest 5

We preview CrucialFest 5 happening June 18-21 in Salt Lake City with an interview from Top Dead Celebrity with SLUG writer RGB Robb. We also listen to music from their latest album and a track from SLC band SubRosa.

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Episode 222 – Noise Punk Halloween

Episode 222 – Noise Punk Halloween

This episode of SLUG Mag Soundwaves features Sam Rodriguez from Discoid A about Noise Punk Halloween. Every Halloween in Salt Lake City, several independent rock shows are thrown throughout the valley featuring punk and indie bands from around the state. These Halloween shows feature bands performing cover songs from one of their favorite bands growing up,

Episode #238 – Form of Rocket

Episode #238 – Form of Rocket

This week’s SLUG Soundwaves features local math rock band Form of Rocket. If the name rings a bell, it’s because they’re no newcomers to the local music scene here in Salt Lake. Since forming in 2000 and then taking a hiatus, Curtis Jensen (guitar/ vocals), Peter Makowski (guitar/vocals), Tyler Smith (drums) and Ben Dodds (bass) are

Episode #254 – No Sun

Episode #254 – No Sun

In this episode of Soundwaves, No Sun frontman Jordon Strang discusses how debut record If Only came to fruition, which they release Jan. 20. … read more

Episode #270 – LongShotSAM

Episode #270 – LongShotSAM

In anticipation for his set during CrucialFest 7, hip-hop artist LONGSHOTSAM talks about the early beginnings in his creative journey, how his culture shaped his work and as an individual, growing up in North Logan, and how he got his name on the Crucialfest 3 and Crucialfest 7 setlist. … read more

Episode #286 – Crow Killer

Episode #286 – Crow Killer

Blake Foard discusses his band, Crow Killer, as a platform for activism, a team promoting a drug-free lifestyle, and as an outlet to cope with depression and fight suicide. … read more

Episode #302 – Durian Durian

Episode #302 – Durian Durian

Nora Price—guitarist, vocalist and dancer for local group Durian Durian—discusses the formation of the band and the unique relationship between musical and visual performance that exists within their work. … read more