Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #99 – Utah Pride Center, Moneypenny, Homeless Youth Resource...
On this week's episode we gear up for the Utah Pride Festival as SLUG photographer Paul Duane chats with Megan Ribson from the Utah Pride Center; then our host Dan Nailen chats with Michelle Templin from Volunteer Of America, Utah about the Homeless Youth Resource Center; and SLUG writer Christian Schultz talks with Alejandro Mora and Brandie Balken about Equality Utah in the Soundwaves studio. Plus, brand new music from punk rockers Moneypenny and atmospheric rock band I Hear Sirens. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #115 – NeighborWorks, L’anarchiste, Yelp, Lake Island, The Sugar...
On this week’s episode we revisit The River District and what’s happening in the area. First up, SLUG writer Ben Trentleman sits down with Maria Garciaz of NeighborWorks to talk about the work they’re doing for the area. Next, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about restaurants inside the River District. Finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Brittany Reese of The Sugar Space to talk about their new venue on 800 West. Plus, we have brand new music from L’anarchiste and Lake Island. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #130-B: Our Songs From 2013
For those of you who would like to hear all of our picks from Episode #130 (SLUG Staff’s 2013 Local Music Picks), here are all six tracks chosen by the editorial staff, our show’s producer and host.
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
