SLUG Mag Soundwaves
SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #71 – CD Baby, Spell Talk, Utah Lawyers For The Arts, GAZA
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On this week’s episode, we delve into the behind-the-scenes aspect of the music business. SLUG’s Junior Editor Alexander Ortega talks to Kevin Breuner of CD Baby about their licensing program; SLUG Writer Nate Housley chats with Heather Sneddon from Utah Lawyers For The Arts about the legal work they offer artists; drummer Casey Hansen from GAZA drops by the studio to chat with Dan Nailen about his experiences with touring and what you should know before going. Plus, we listen the last EP of the recently broken-up Spell Talk. What’s your favorite all ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show!

Host: Dan Nailen
Executive Producer: Angela H. Brown
Lead Producer: Gavin Sheehan
Associate Producers: Ricky Vigil, Esther Meroño, Alexander Ortega, Dan Nailen
Theme Song by Birthquake
Theme Producer: Jesse Ellis
Art Design & Logo: Thy Doan
Technical Designer: Kate Colgan

Interviewers: Alex Ortega, Nate Housley, Dan Nailen
Music This Episode: OK Ikumi, Spell Talk, Linus Stubbs, Gaza

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