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Episode #60 – Hank3, Eagle Twin, Weller Book Works, OK...

This week, SLUG writer James Orme chats on the phone with punkabilly singer Hank3 while he tours the country; SLUG writer Johnny Logan sits down with Tony Weller of Weller Book Works to talk about their book collector salons; then Logan heads over to Epic Brewing to chat with co-founder Dave Cole about the recent DABC rate increases. Plus, brand new music from SLC doom rockers Eagle Twin and the digital ethereal sounds of OK Ikumi! What are some of your favorite food trucks in town? Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be in to talk about food trucks for an upcoming episode and weâ€™d like to hear what your favorite traveling hangouts 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 #76 – UMOCA, Filth Lords, Dunce School For The...

This week's episode delves into local art, beginning as SLUG writer John Ford chats with Danica Farley from UMOCA; SLUG writer Anna Gedal sits down with Dunce School For The Arts co-founder Alexandra Karl; and SLUG writer Rebecca Frost talks with Michael Christensen and Cat Palmer about the Utah Arts Alliance event Connect. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band Filth Lords and Provo indie-rock band Desert Noises. The year is coming to an end and a lot of people put dieting in their new yearâ€™s resolutions. Weâ€™ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out and weâ€™d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #92 – Plan-B Theatre: Suffrage, Eons, The Awkward Hour,...

On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with the two lead actresses from Plan-B Theatre Company's latest production, Suffrage; the creator of The Awkward Hour podcast, Brian Staker, drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about his show and Awkwardfest; and SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with the creator of By Invitation Only to talk about their pop-up diner events. Plus, we preview April's Localized event with music from Eons and Yaktooth. Jeffrey Steadman will be back next week to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #108 – Salt Lake Comic Con, Tolchock Trio, Terry...

On this week's episode, Salt Lake Comic Con founder Dan Farr drops by to chat with our host Dan Nailen about the upcoming convention; SLUG Writer Tim Kronenberg chats with Terry J. Mitchell in the Soundwaves Studio about her art exhibition revolving around the 33-year-old racist serial killings at Liberty Park; and then our host Dan chats with SLUG beer columnist Mike Riedel about the latest brews and Epic's new brewpub! Plus, we bid farewell to Tolchock Trio and check out new music from electro-pop band Mideau. Craft Lake City is quickly coming upon us, and we’d like to hear what you’re excited to see at the festival this year. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #124 – Sketch Sundays, La Verkin, Yelp, Joshua James,...

With Ischa B. filling in for Dan Nailen this week, this is what’s in store for episode 124 of Soundwaves From The Underground.

– Sketch Sunday brings local artists and the community together in a social setting to watch the creative process take place and celebrate different forms of art and techniques found in Salt Lake City.

– La Verkin formed back in late 2012 and since then have been making noise and not giving a fuck. Earlier this year the band released their debut EP, Judge The Judger.

– You can take your Veggie Delite and shove it. Jeff from Yelp gives us the mouthwatering lowdown on just about every deli that’s worth a damn in the valley.

– Joshua James is a master of slow-paced folk jams, releasing music every year since 2006. His dreamy voice and beautiful music can be all you need to carry you somewhere else for a little while.

– Adopt A Native Elder provides food, clothing, medicine, fabrics and other materials to aging Native Americans in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, so that they may comfortably live out the rest of their days in ways that are still considered to be traditional by their people.

Episode #139 – Yelp – Dinner & A Movie, The...

On episode 139 of SLUG Soundwaves, Jeffrey from Yelp digs up the best places to get dinner and what movies to see after. We also hear from local bands The Hung Ups and S.L.F.M.

– Yelp’s, Jeffrey Steadman, has more tricks up his sleeve for Soundwaves listeners. Host Dan Nailen chats with the internet-knowledge guru and finds out the best places to grab satisfying and delicious local dinner fare.

– Fast and furious, The Hung Ups are a three-piece punk band who have been releasing music every year since forming in 2009. Digging into their anthology, we listen to the track “Crisis At The Pizza Store” off of their 2010 self-titled album.

– Dreamy, whimsical and gentle are only a few words that describe the ukulele punk/pop that is S.L.F.M. Jessica Davis, the voice and mind behind the music project, is currently wowing audiences on her nation wide tour to promote her latest album. We listen to “If We Died In The Movies” off of her 2011 release, The Kissing Party.

– SLUG’s film expert, Jimmy Martin gives Dan Nailen the lowdown on this Spring’s upcoming movie releases. Jimmy shares what he’s hopeful for as well as letting us know what movies to take heed of this upcoming season.