Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #291 – Herban Empire
Herban Empire’s Andrew Cole discusses the band’s growth as artists as they prepare for their set at this year’s Reggae Rise Up Music Festival, which goes Aug. 24–26. … read more
Episode #307 – Picnics At Soap Rock
Picnics At Soap Rock is the brainchild of Chazz Pitts. In this episode, he discusses his organic aesthetic growth into Picnics At Soap Rock. … read more
Episode #323 – The Cold Year
The Cold Year’s newest album Prey for Me isn’t a critique of religion so much as it is a conversation about it, one that lyricist and guitarist Matthew Skaggs finds therapeutic. … read more
Episode #339 – Commander Salamander
On Commander Salamander’s debut album, Confidential Crocodile, the band spins an epic yarn about a brave Salamander who journeys ancient Egypt to restore balance to the world. … read more
Episode #355 – Spirit Machines
“We play classic rock brought into the modern age,” says Michael Collins, the drummer of the Salt Lake City–based Spirit Machines. … read more
Episode #371 – SONIALOXO
Sharing her music has helped local pop and R&B musician SONIALOXO grow to be a person who doesn’t care what others think. … read more
Episode #387 – UPHERE! Records
Tom Petterson (label manager) and Brady Flores (founder and co-owner) of UPHERE! Records discuss their start as a record label and their upcoming Ukraine benefit compilation. Formed during the pandemic, UPHERE! Records was motivated by a passion for local music: “The goal is, we want people to start noticing Utah music because there’s a lot
Episode #403 – Mykah
Born from challenging upbringing, MYKAH’s music career reflects the determination she feels toward life’s professional and personal obstacles.
Episode #419 – Assisted Living
Before performing at SLUG Picnic on July 22, Jade Whitlock from Assisted Living talks to SLUG Soundwaves about the “grungegaze” genre and their recent self-titled EP. … read more
Episode #435 – Over Under
The guys from Over Under reminisce about their time on tour and what they realized about themselves when their dreams became reality. … read more
Episode #451 – Kal Mara
SLC singer-songwriter and producer Kal Mara recently released her debut album, CATALYST. She relays her relatable story from a place of deep emotional healing. … read more
Episode #467 – Musor
On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Laterza and Orellana talk about the band’s origins, their unpinnable sound and their experience playing Kilby Block Party in 2023. … read more
