Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #250 – BEETSBLOG
With the help of friends and family, BEETSBLOG’s LOVERS AND FRIENDS album encompasses ideas such as self-love, sex, and the positive aspects of the millennial generation. … read more
Episode #249 – Mark Dago
Mark Dago, local rap artist and long-time member of Numbs, hopes to expand Salt Lake City’s love of nerd culture with rap music inspired by classic video games. … read more
Episode #248 – Mortigi Tempo
Provo-based Mortigi Tempo released their latest album, Memento Mori, this summer, and out of nowhere, it developed into a concept album. Imbuing surf rock– and Ennio Morricone–like instrumentation, Mortigi Tempo have created a spaghetti Western mélange in this latest effort. “On this album, many people have come across the idea of this almost being our
Episode #247 – The Statuettes
Salt Lake City’s ’90s-influenced band, The Statuettes, is a music group that locals will want to know and love before they take off. With four EPs, three full-length albums and having numerous features on a variety of television networks, the Statuettes’ sound is growing in popularity. Check out our exclusive SLUG Soundwaves podcast with Michael Gross, the Statuettes’ vocalist and guitarist. … read more
Episode #246 – INVDRS
As a band that started nine years ago with every intention of becoming the world’s loudest band, INVDRS are currently making some noise around the country at various festivals this year—and their trajectory looks like it’s going to get even louder. … read more
Episode #245 – Sam Burton
Sam Burton is a multi-talented musician and song-writer who fronts local dream-pop band, The Circulars. In July, he released his unique, folky solo project titled Until Returning. Whether it’s dream-pop music or bluesy vocals, Sam Burton is an artist you’ll want to know. … read more
Episode #244 – Leena Rinne
Leena Rinne, drummer for the Purr Bats, started local project Strummy Coo Coo with her musically talented husband, David Payne. Playing the auto-harp is merely one of Rinne’s many skills. … read more
Episode #243 – Jamesthemormon and Poet
Jamesthemormon and Poet are two of Salt Lake City’s best rap and hip-hop artists. Two very different sounds with different goals, Jamesthemormon and Poet come together to share their mutual hope to create change in the community. … read more
Episode #242 – Telepanther
Stories about traveling in space, leaving the planet, dance parties and sex—these are the elements, combined with synth/electro-pop instruments and robotic vocals, that make up local band Telepanther. … 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