Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #72 – Martha Hayden, Accidente, Bad Wolf Style, Robert & The Carrolls, 1FaceWatch
On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks with anthropologist Martha Hayden about the recently discovered Martharaptor; SLUG writer Ischa B. chats fashion with Tina of Bad Wolf Style; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman discusses the charity work being done by 1FaceWatch. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Accidente and Provo indie-folk group Robert & The Carrolls. 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! … read more
Episode #71 – CD Baby, Spell Talk, Utah Lawyers For The Arts, GAZA
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! … read more
Episode #70 – Bikini Body Project, Despite Despair, Yelp, Top Dead Celebrity, Jenna Kim Jones
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B chats with Charity April about her results with the Bikini Body Project; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops in to talk about the best places to find Thanksgiving foods; and SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks on the phone with stand-up comedian Jenna Kim Jones. Plus, music from two of our November Localized bands, Despite Despair and Top Dead Celebrity. The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ll be talking about specialty brews for the winter months. What seasonal brews are you looking forward to the most? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #69 – Horrifying Metal Roundtable!
This week we welcome our new host, Dan Nailen, in the most fitting way we could think: An all-metal roundtable! Six of SLUG's finest metal writers join us for a discussion of haunting, spooky and horrifying metal music just in time for Halloween, which becomes really informative and even heated! This week's panel includes SLUG writers Dylan Chadwick and Megan Kennedy, Senior SLUG writers Bryer Wharton and Gavin Hoffman, SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by in the next episode to talk about Thanksgiving food. We’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #68 – Monica Campbell, PTO, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Danger Hailstorm, P.O.S.
This week we bid our dear friend and host JP a fond farewell on his last episode of the podcast and welcome in our new host, Dan Nailen. We also have SLUG writer Mariah Mellus chatting with dancer and choreographer Monica Campbell; Dan sits down with local beer blogger Mike Riedel to talk the latest beer news; and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil chats with rapper P.O.S. on the phone about his new album. Plus, brand new music from SLC rock bands PTO and Danger Hailstorm. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by soon to talk about Thanksgiving food, and we’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #67 – Punctured Piercing & Tattoo, Odium Totus, Sketch Cabaret, The Power Pot
This week, SLUG writer Brighton Metz sits down with Casey Wardell of Punctured Piercing about their vegan tattoos and business; SLUG writer Alex Springer talks with Veronica Lynn Harper of Sketch Cabaret in the Soundwaves studio; and SLUG writer Henry Glasheen visits with the creators of The Power Pot about their invention. Plus, brand new music this week from SLC metal band Odium Totus. What metal songs or albums to you rock out to during All Hallow’s Eve? We’ve got another metal roundtable episode coming up just in time for Halloween and we want to hear your thoughts on scary and haunting metal. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #66 – Iceburn, Yelp, The Folka Dots, Theta Naught
On this week's episode, Gentry Densley and Chubba from legendary SLC band Iceburn drop by the studio to chat with JP before the Revelation Records 25th anniversary show; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp also pops in to talk all things pizza in SLC; and SLUG writer Jory Carroll sits down with Ryan Stanfield and Darren Corey of Theta Naught to talk about the band's 10th anniversary. Plus, we preview this month's SLUG Localized with a track from SLC folk band The Folka Dots. What metal songs or albums to you rock out to during All Hallow’s Eve? We’ve got another metal roundtable episode coming up just in time for Halloween and we want to hear your thoughts on scary and haunting metal. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #65 – Jess Smart Smiley, Joshua James, Who Are You?, Book On Tape Worm, Autie
On this week's episode, SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil chats with local zine creator and artist Jess Smart Smiley about his new book; SLUG writer Johnny Logan sits down with Jared Greenhouse from The Hive Theatre to talk about their new production, Who Are You?; SLUG writer Ben Trentelman discusses Autism and insurance issues with Derrick & Amanda Gainsforth behind the film "Autie." Plus, brand new music from Americana rock artist Joshua James and folk band Book On Tape Worm. 
What are some of your favorite places to get pizza in town? Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be in the studio to talk pizza and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the best spots in town. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #64 – Audio-Files, Sinthesis, Fall Beers, Secret Abilities, SLC Pickle Factory
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Steve Richardson sits down with three of the men behind the BYUtv show Audio-Files; our fearless host JP sits down with Jon Lee from the Utah Brewers Cooperative to talk about fall beers from Wasatch and Squatters; and then Hillary and Carla from the SLC Pickle Factory drop by to talk about the new changes coming to the downtown venue. Plus, new music from hip-hop group Sinthesis and indie surf-punk band Secret Abilities. Where are some of your favorite pizza joints in town? Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be in studio for an upcoming episode and we’d like to hear about your favorite places to get a slice. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #63 – Salt City Sirens, Daisy & The Moonshines, Yelp, Problem Daughter, 5 State Killing Spree
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down with three members of the Salt City Sirens burlesque troupe; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk food trucks and carts with JP; and John Kammerer from 5 State Killing Spree chats in studio with JP about the band and his other musical projects. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band Problem Daughter and groove grunge rockers Daisy & The Moonshines! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more