Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
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
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
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
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
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
Episode #318 – Breakfast in Silence
After realizing how much they each liked each other’s work, Ashleigh Bassett, Val Brown and Russ Wood decided to form Breakfast in Silence. Maybe punk, probably emo, the band will accept labels from soul punk to “deconstructed emotive yardcore.” … read more
Episode #334 – SoundMass
The improvisational space rock band SoundMass planned to release their newest album this spring after playing another year of SXSW—until COVID-19 changed everything. … read more
Episode #350 – Treason Angel
Gavin Hoffman doesn’t like people. In his debut release as Treason Angel, Ritual Sacrifice uses noise to channel an anti-religion, misanthropic ethos—though you may not recognize it just from listening. … read more
Episode #366 – Backhand
For this episode of “SLUG Soundwaves,” Jake and Ben Owens talk about the inspirational experiences behind local punk band Backhand. … read more
Episode #382 – The Pho3nix Child
The Pho3nix Child comes to “SLUG Soundwaves” to discuss their artistic evolution, the Utah music scene and their upcoming album. … read more
Episode #398 – Blair Street
Soundwaves Episode #398 features SLUG Picnic performers Blair Street, a Utah band who combine indie, pop, latin rock sounds and more into their own blend. … read more
Episode #414 – Igama
Ogden musician Igama hops on SLUG Soundwaves fresh off of his new album, Slow Steady Road, and discusses the origins of his quasi-ambient, instrumental sound. … read more
