Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #121 – The Bad Kids, Vile Blue Shades, Abiogene, Beer News with Mikey Riedel
This week on Episode 121 of Soundwaves From The Underground!
• Cartel Fenice, part of the flamboyant and fabulous Bad Kids, lets us in on what this troupe of queens is all about. This group of art and theatre majors take your average drag show and turn it on its head, spinning it into a full blown party production.
• Abiogene is a progressive metal band that formed in 2012, comprising of members who hail not only from good ol’ SLC but also from the sun soaked city of San Diego. The band spent most of last year recording their debut album, which we give you a taste of on this week’s episode.
• To close out this week of Soundwaves, Mike Riedel recounts Utah’s winners at the Great American Beer Festival, lets us know what beers are worth a damn this fall/winter and teases us with info about a new beer bar opening downtown.
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Episode #120 – Plan-B Theatre: Nothing Personal, Formal, The Circulars, Yelp
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with Jerry Rapier of Plan-B Theatre and playwright Eric Samuelsen to talk about the “Season of Eric” and their first production, Nothing Personal. And Jeffry Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best Halloween-related treats you can find around the valley to get you into the seasonal spirit. Plus, brand new music from local bands Formal and The Circulars. The Vile Blue Shades are reuniting for a one-night only Halloween show at The Urban Lounge and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the band and what you’re most looking forward to at the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #119 – Mideau, Anime Banzai, Creature Double Feature, Utah Jazz with Mike Brown
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Allison Shephard sits down with Libby Linton of the electro-pop band Mideau; SLUG writer Thomas Winkley chats with Chris Allen of Anime Banzai to talk about this year’s convention in Layton; and SLUG columnist and resident Jazz enthusiast Mike Brown dopes by the Soundwaves studio to chat about the upcoming season with our host Dan Nailen. Plus, brand-new music from neo-psychedelic duo Creature Double Feature. Next week, 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 #118 – Ladies Who Lunch, Light/Black, Salt City Float Spa, Dustbloom, Castle Of Chaos
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Amanda Rock sits down with Salt Lake Tribune writer Heather King about Ladies Who Lunch; SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats with the founders of the Salt City Float Spa about their sensory tanks; and SLUG writer Nancy Perkins talks to Hames bernard, founder of the Castle Of Chaos about their haunted attractions. Plus, we preview October’s Localized showcase with music from headliners Dustbloom and Light/Black. 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 #117 – Jung Society, SubRosa, An October Evening, Mortigi Tempo, Utah Humanities Council
On this week’s episode, SLUG’s Editorial Assistant Alexander Ortega chats with Machiel Klerk of the Jung Society about their organization and workshops. Then, our fearless host Dan Nailen sits down with Stephen Simmons, co-founder of An October Evening to talk about the event and this year’s plans. Finally, SLUG writer Brinley Froelich talks with Michael McLane of the Utah Humanities Council to discuss their programs and the current Book Fair happening around the state. Plus, brand new music from doom rock band SubRosa and heavy rock band Mortigi Tempo. 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!
Episode #116 – Banned Books Week
On this week’s episode we celebrate Banned Books Week with two of the more informed bibliophiles in the state. Catherine Weller from Weller Book Works and Betsy Burton from The King’s English sit down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about the history of censorship in printed works, their favorite book, what this week means to them and so much more. 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 #115 – NeighborWorks, L’anarchiste, Yelp, Lake Island, The Sugar Space
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 #114 – KWCR 88.1 Weber FM, The North Valley, Mama Africa, The Weekenders, KUTE
On this week’s episode we look at college radio in Utah. First up, our fearless host Dan Nailen sits down in the studio with Austin Hatch, the Program Director of KWCR 88.1 Weber FM at Weber State University; then we break from the airwaves as SLUG writer Amanda Rock chats with Mama Africa founder Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba about her business as well as the upcoming Kanda Bongo Man concert; then we’re back on the air as SLUG writer Cody Hudson interviews Will Hatton of KUTE, the internal radio station for the University of Utah. Plus, we preview this month’s Localized showcase with music from The North Valley and The Weekenders. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast next week to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #113 – Beer News with Mike Riedel, Parlor Hawk, Yelp, Coral Bones, Fall films with Jimmy Martin
On this week’s episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen takes the reigns for all three interviews. First up, SLUG’s own been columnist Mike Riedel drops by to talk about the latest beer combinations hitting late summer; Jeffery Steadman from Yelp will pop in to talk about the best BBQ in the valley; and SLUG’s film critic Jimmy Martin visits the Soundwaves studio to talk about the movies coming out this Fall. Plus, hear brand new music from local bands Parlor Hawk and Coral Bones. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #112 – DocUtah, Michael Gross & The Statuettes, Granary Row, Andrew Goldring, American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Ben Trentlemen sits down with Lani Puriri of the DocUtah film festival to talk about their latest run; SLUG writer Alex Springer chats int he Soundwaves studio with the organizer of the Granary Row events; and SLUG writer John Ford talks to one of the reps for the Utah chapter of the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Plus, tune in brand new music from local indie-rock band Micheal Gross & The Statuettes and the latest solo album from Andrew Goldring. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more