Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #441 – Persona 749
In this episode, PERSONA 749 members joined me at the SLUG headquarters where they spoke about their upcoming debut album. … read more
Episode #457 – Body of Leaves
Body of Leaves is has cemented itself as one of SLC’s best post-punk groups. In this episode of Soundwaves, the group discusses their origin, sound and new projects. … 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 #34 – Danger Hailstorm, Wasatch Community Gardens, Andre Williams
This week, JP sits down with Terrance DH from the band Danger Hailstorm to talk about the band and recent recordings, followed by their brand new single. JP switches gears and talks with Wasatch Community Gardens’ Network Coordinator Susan Finlayson about the program and their gardens, and SLUG Senior Staff Writer James Bennett chats with R&B legend Andre Williams about his new album and upcoming tour, followed by a brand new single. 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 voicemail may end up on the show! … read more
Episode #50 – Velo Weekend, Top Dead Celebrity, DØNE, Dr....
This week, SLUG junior editor Alex Ortega interviews Nathan and Debbie Larsen of Velo City Bags about their upcoming event, Velo Weekend; our host JP chats with Jeff Anderson and Andy Patterson of Top Dead Celebrity and DØNE about their upcoming performances at Crucial Fest and we play tracks from both bands; and SLUG writer Amanda Nurre sits down with Maggie Zuko about the SLC chapter of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School. What are your thoughts about E3 this year? Do you have a favorite game on the way or something you absolutely hate from the expo? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts on the event. 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 #82 – Slamdance Recap, Pat Maine, Yelp, Johnny Utah,...
On this week's episode we take a last look at the film festival season, first with a review of Slamdance from SLUG writers John Ford and Jory Carroll; Then we'll recap Sundance with SLUG writer Cody Kirkland, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño and SLUG's film critic Jimmy Martin. We also get a visit from Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman who will talk with us about the best Indian food in the valley. Plus, brand new music from hip hop artists Pat Maine and Johnny Utah. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #98 – Problem Daughter, Projekt 801, Light/Black, Mike Brown...
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Alex Cragun sits down with Problem Daughter before they head to Las Vegas to play Punk Rock Bowling; SLUG writer Steve Goemaat chats with the men behind the skateboarding program Projekt 801; and then our host Dan Nailen and SLUG columnist Mike Brown talk about the wayward season that the Utah Jazz had and their thoughts going into the offseason. Plus, brand new music from doomy rock band Light/Black. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! 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,...
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 #130 – SLUG Staff’s 2013 Local Music Picks
Dan invites five of our rad SLUG staffers into the studio to find out what local bands they have been listening to this year in Salt Lake City’s music scene with a Local Music Roundtable on Episode 130 of SLUG Soundwaves.
– Light/Black are a four-piece alternative rock band that formed in April of 2012 and have had our Editor in Chief, Angela Brown swooning ever since. Ethereal vocals and heavy guitar mixed with slow, pounding drums create a humble, spiraling, doom-laden sound that dares to rival the tones of stoner-metal bands from the 90s.
– The Pentagraham Crackers are a group of seasoned Salt Lake music scene veterans and their years of combined experience would explain why they have been able to capture such a wonderful sound with their music. These gentlemen put forth sounds like they are from parallel universe where summer never ends and the beer never dries up and that is exactly the kind of place you could find our Digital Content Coordinator, Cody Kirkland.
– With so many bands and groups popping up, it’s hard to find music that actually comes from the soul. SLUG’s Managing Editor Esther Merono has fallen in love with The Circulars because they have captured a slowly disappearing romanticism in their music. Their songs bring up wells of emotion not only because it is beautiful, but because you can hear these artist’s passion for their music in every strum, lyric and pounding of the drum.
– Cornered By Zombies technical prowess over a guitar and a drum set make them a force to be reckoned with in Salt Lake City’s metal scene. Alexander Ortega, Editorial Assistant at SLUG HQ glorifies this duo because they produce some of the loudest, fastest and technically superb metal in the Valley and they do it without a vocalist or bassist.
– Blissfully surreal, Mideau is a pairing of talented musicians who have used their project as a means to produce some of the most incredible indie-pop that has come out of Utah County. Every nuance and word and its presentation is meticulously planned and because of that dedication their final product is a magic that our very own Office Coordinator, Gavin Sheehan can attest to.
– The Hollering Pines album Long Nights, Short Lives and Spilled Chances is full of lessons and musings on love and the hardships we all face day to day within ourselves and with those we know and love. Our Soundwaves host, Dan Nailen is privy to the raw, untethered emotion that The Hollering Pines possess with their breathtaking interpretation of the Americana genre.