Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #22 – Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Local First Utah, Vena Cava, SLC Photo Collective
This weeks episode begins with Utah’s newest music ensemble, the Salty Cricket Composers Collective. Soundwaves Host JP interviews musician and composer Crystal Young-Otterstrom about the collective, followed by a sampling of her music. Next, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman sits down with the Executive Director of Local First Utah, Michelle Thompson, about the organization and how you can shop local for the holidays this year. Keeping in the holiday spirit, SLUG writer Chris Proctor talks to the founder of the SLC Photo Collective (and SLUG photographer) Dave Brewer about the annual Help Portrait event. Also in this episode is exclusive music from local punk/experimental band Vena Cava, playing our Localized showcase in January. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #21 – Endless Indulgence, Jimmy Hack Up, Anthony Bourdain, I’m Designer, The Beehive Bazaar
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviews Carrie Vondrus of Endless Indulgence about the shop and their upcoming charity event, we delve back into the archives as SLUG writer James Bennett talks to Anthony Bourdain, and SLUG writer Mariah Mellus sits down with the creative trio behind the Beehive Bazaar. We also have new music from local art-faux DJ Jimmy Hack Up and atmospheric rockers I’m Designer. Drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Bonus Episode #2 – Occupy SLC: November Update & Teardown Aftermath
On November 12, 2011, Salt Lake City Police shut down the Occupy SLC camp at Pioneer Park in response to the death of an Occupy camper. The night resulted in eighteen arrests and the decimation of the camp, which sent many up north to Occupy Ogden, and others questioning the new direction of the movement. In this bonus episode, JP interviews Occupy SLC organizer Tara Bueche about the teardown, the aftermath and where the movement plans to go from here. … read more
Episode #20 – Travis Rice, Max Pain & The Groovies, Buy Nothing Day, Dark Seas, U of U Bike Collective
Happy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor sitting down with snowboarder Travis Rice, we go back into the archives with SLUG alumni Aaron Anderson talking to Kalle Lasn about Buy Nothing Day, and JP chats with Anthony Woo from the U of U Bike Collective about winterizing bikes. We also listen to new music from the experimental rockers Max Pain & The Groovies and psych-rock group Dark Seas. Drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Bonus Episode #1 – Movies With JP & Jimmy Martin
You wanted more Jimmy Martin, and now you’ve got him! A complete bonus episode from this week’s recordings, just JP and Jimmy talking about the films from last week and this Friday, as well as the rest of 2011 and a few thoughts on possible Oscar nominations. Tell us what you think of the episode by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #19 – Heel To Toe Project, Bellrave, YELP, Touche Amore, The Rose Phantom, Salt Lake Design Week
This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviewing artist Shalee Cooper about the “Heel To Toe†Project, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to chat about Pho, we dive into the archives with Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil as he chats with Touche Amore, and JP sits down with designer Thy Doan to talk about Salt Lake Design Week. Plus we check out new music from the electronica duo Bellrave and preview this month’s Localized showcase with The Rose Phantom. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #18 – Monday Night Movie Munchies, Ryan Tanner, Sending Messages, The Moth & The Flame, Occupy SLC
This week's episode features SLUG writer Clayton Godby getting the details on Monday Night Movie Munchies at Brewvies Cinema Pub, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with Adam Sherlock of the Sending Messages podcast, and JP does an extensive interview with Skyler Hawk from Occupy SLC. We also preview new tracks from singer/songwriter Ryan Tanner and preview the debut album from alt-rock duo The Moth & The Flame. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #17 – Vegan Thanksgiving, Starmy, GWAR, Fox Van Cleef, Butterfly Jac Salon
Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, SLUG’s Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talks with an organizer of Vegan Thanksgiving, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Bryer Wharton as he interviews GWAR and Ischa Bee chats with the trio of co-owners from Butterfly Jac Salon. Plus, we preview music from local hard rockers Starmy and psych-soul band Fox Van Cleef. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #16 – Laserfang, Thrice, Mark Dago, Lady MacBeth, Movies with Jimmy
This week's episode features our own JP on the phone with Laserfang’s Shane Ashbridge about the band’s reunion along with music from the group. We dive into the archives with Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talking to Thrice and preview the latest album from Mark Dago. SLUG writer Johnny Logan talks with the writer and director from Plan-B Theatre’s latest production, Lady MacBeth, and Jimmy Martin drops in to talk about scary movies and the controversial fine at Brewvies Cinema Pub. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #15 – Evidence, Secret Abilities, YELP, Dead To Me, Handicapitalist, Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is
This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor interviewing hip-hop artist Evidence, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Alex Ortega interviewing punk band Dead To Me and Esther Meroño talks with Cody Winger and Jesse Parent from “Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is†poetry slam. We also check out the latest releases from punk band Handicapitalist and indie garage-pop band Secret Abilities. Plus, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to talk about bar food in SLC. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more