Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #501: Shrink the Giant
Shrink the Giant is made up of three classically-trained siblings and some friends. With a diverse sound, they call their band an “experiment of curiosity.” … read more
Episode #502: VAL/IN/TIME
VAL/IN/TIME’s music career started with busking on the streets of California. He sums up his sound as goth rock, but emphasizes that it’s eclectic and folky. … read more
Episode #503: Atlas Slave
Atlas Slave describes their sound with four words: “pretty, moody, heavy, groovy.” Stream their episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear their single “Color In Grey.” … read more
Episode #504: Strange Familia
Fronted by Becken Jones and Garret Williams, Strange Familia portrays a “light and dense” vibe with an artistic style that’s influenced by many sights and sounds. … read more
Episode #505: Matt Claflin
Music is something Matt Claflin can’t live without, his heart and soul. He describes his desire to write songs, make music and play shows as a “constant itch.” … read more
Episode #506: Men in the Kitchen
Men in the Kitchen are an “experimental pop” duo, each bringing different themes to their lyrics that complement each other perfectly. … read more
Episode #507: Jeffrey Howrey
After seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, Jeffrey Howrey started playing guitar. He has compiled all of his stories in his new book, DIY Rockstar. … read more
Episode #508: Matthew Driggs McMurray
Matthew Driggs McMurray is a composer, musician, sound designer and ringleader of his own experimental electronic record label, Escapa, and his project, Motia. … read more
Episode #509: Brutalust
Dylan Almond and Jill Whit are the electro-pop duo, Brutalust. Inspired by local bands Musor and Fiig, they make “happy music for sad people.” … read more
Episode #510: Peter Holslin
Musician Peter Holslin is getting analog when it comes to making music. Under the moniker of Bruisecaster, Holslin creates an atmospheric sound of synthwave. … read more
Episode #511: Trauma Blonde
Trauma Blonde is like “Motörhead with Mia on vocals. Who’s Mia? You’re about to find out!” Their motto is “Shit really fucking sucks. Let’s let our hair down.” … read more
Episode #512: Tomper
Welcome to the wedding reception playlist of your dreams, except it’s all one band’s music, and that band is Tomper. “Wedding reception” music is what SLC-based musical married duo Tom and Piper Petersen try to embody, says Tom. Of the underground pop genre, their sound is a bit “janky” and a little “jazz,” and sort
