Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #110 – Junction City Roller Dolls, The Pentagraham Crackers,...
On this week's episode we get our roller derby game on, first with SLUG writer Kendall Gillett who interviews Dee Wrex and Slayer Cake from Ogden's own Junction City Roller Dolls; then Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best places to get ice cream treats in the valley; and SLUG writer Blake Lyszczynski visits with Cookie and Madeye Molly of Spanish Fork's own Happy Valley Derby Darlins. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The Pentagraham Crackers and The New Electric Sound. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in a few weeks to talk about BBQ in the valley and we'd like to hear about your favorite places around the valley. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #126 – American Idiot, The Wasatch Fault, Plan-B: Radio...
On Episode 126 of Soundwaves from the Underground!
-Green Day’s wildly popular American Idiot was released in 2004 to critical acclaim. 2010 saw American Idiot come to life on Broadway as a one-act musical. Dan Tracy, an actor on the play’s current run, speaks about the music and events that inspired this production.
-The Wasatch Fault are loud, chaotic, complex and beautiful. This special blend of alternative rock has a way of stealing your subconscious with swirling guitar melodies and catchy, danceable riffs. Be careful or these guys will have you daydreaming all day.
-The season of Christmas specials and extended commercial breaks is upon us. Turn off the reality TV and let Plan-B Theatre slice you off a piece of nostalgia with Radio Hour 8: Fairyana. Jay Perry and Jason Tatom give us details on this live radio show about a radio show where it’s miscreant writers become possessed by their characters during a holiday special.
-Steeped in Americana, The Hollering Pines will pluck at your heartstrings with their twangy guitar and trembling female vocals, making you dream about the past and what could have been. The band toiled for months until releasing their debut album in November: Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Chances.
-With the sun setting earlier and the nights getting colder, finding events and activities to fill your time with becomes harder, but Jimmy Martin reminds us that Hollywood has our cure for seasonal depression as he discusses this winter season’s upcoming film releases.
Episode #141 – Chris Frost, Mkaio, Cathy Foy, SheJumps
With the winter fleeting and seasons beginning to change, SLUG is trying to take advantage of the snow while it’s still here! On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves we sit down with local snowboard pro, Chris Frost and speak with an organization that is dedicated to getting women into skiing and giving them the proper training. We listen to some snow-themed tracks along the way from locals Mkaio and Cathy Foy.
– The mountains of Utah call to the souls of many snowboarders and Chris Frost, a former Minnesota resident and current snowboarding professional, is no exception. SLUG sat down with Frost to discuss his start in the Utah snow industry at Brighton Resort and the future of his career.
– Mkaio began creating soundscapes in 2009 and released his first full-length in 2012. It’s hard to pin down his musical genre as he has dabbled in styles such as shoegaze, chillwave and ambient. Listen to the chill, electronic piece “Snow” from his 2013 release, Stars.
– A veteran of the Salt Lake music scene, Cathy Foy released her debut album in 2013. Quiet as the Hour is a soft working of vocals and instruments combined that is as haunting as it is uplifting and beautiful. We listen to “Long Time Winter Snow” from her solo release.
– SheJumps strives to get women involved in outdoor activities. The organization encourages women to get outside and teaches them the basics of various activities so that they can pass on the knowledge and eventually teach others. SLUG spoke with McKenna Peterson to find out about this amazing opportunity and discover exactly how far across the world the program has reached.
Episode #156 – Wasatch Community Gardens & Grow-A-Row
Community gardening has taken on a whole new life in SLC with projects like Wasatch Community Gardens and the Grow-A-Row initiative.
Episode #172 – Trish Empey and Cat Palmer
Art Access’ current group exhibit, "Differences – A Dialogue," explores differences, identity, perspective and power. Trish Empey and Cat Palmer discuss their work in the group exhibition and their current careers.
Episode #188 – Mike Brown, Levi Rounds & The Utah...
SLUG Magazine columnist Mike Brown and SLC standup comedian Levi Rounds sit down and talk about the Utah Jazz, in some of the funniest non-sports related ways possible.
Episode #204 – Death By Salt V
In this week’s episode we preview SLUG’s upcoming local music compilation, Death By Salt V. We chat with John-Ross Boyce from The Troubles, and listen to some music from his band and Color Animal.
Episode 220 – CUAC & UMOCA
On this week’s episode of Soundwaves, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with the directors of two local art spaces: CUAC (Central Utah Art Center) and UMOCA (Utah Museum of Contemporary Art). CUAC is a Salt Lake art gallery that primarily displays contemporary art from around the country. The gallery originally started in Ephraim, Utah,
Episode #236 – Ana Hardy
Meet SLUG’s Digital Media Assistant, Ana Hardy. You might’ve seen her at a local show at The Borough, noticed her timeless style in our December 2015 SLUG Style feature or listened to her performing live, electric guitar in hand and touting pastel pink hair. … read more
Episode #262 – The Ditch and the Delta
Local progressive metal band The Ditch and the Delta will release their first full-length album, Hives and Decline, on Battleground Records on May 12. Elliot Secrets (guitar/vocals) shares the meanings behind the band’s lyrics and background story on The Ditch and the Delta’s growth over time. … read more