Episode #52 – Alt Press Fest, The New Electric Sound, Underground Gypsy Cabaret, Shrugboat, SoundPlay

Episode #52 – Alt Press Fest, The New Electric Sound,...

This week, SLUG writer Dylan Chadwick speaks with Rachel Getts from the Alt Press fest to get the lowdown on the event; our host JP chats with organizers from the Underground Gypsy Cabaret; and SLUG writer Alex Springer talks to Jamin Warren from Killscreen about their new videogame project with Pitchfork called SpundPlay. Plus, new music from Provo surf-rock band The new Electric Sound and SLC-based project Shrugboat. What's the one song from a Utah band you can't stop listening to 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 #68 – Monica Campbell, PTO, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Danger Hailstorm, P.O.S.

Episode #68 – Monica Campbell, PTO, Beer Chat with Mike...

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 #84 – Mummies Of The World, Yaktooth, A Local Table, The 2:13’s, Band Singles

Episode #84 – Mummies Of The World, Yaktooth, A Local...

On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño chats on he phone with the organizers behind Mummies Of The World; SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down in the Soundwaves studio with the founders of A Local Table; and SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega chats with single musicians looking for a band to play with. Plus, brand new music from rock bands Yaktooth and The 2:13's. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio in a few weeks to talk Thai food, and we’d like to find out what your favorite spots are to talk about on the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #100 – Call Of The Void, Yelp, Youth Choir, Summer Films with Jimmy Martin

Episode #100 – Call Of The Void, Yelp, Youth Choir,...

We've done it! We've reached 100 episodes! We kick this week's episode off with SLUG writer Peter Fryer chatting with Call Of The Void's lead singer, Steve Vanica; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk with Dan about the latest restaurants to hit SLC in the past six months; and SLUG film critic Jimmy Martin pops by the studio to talk about all the summer films you'll be seeing until Labor Day. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Youth Choir. SLUG’s Beer Columnist Mike Riedel will be back in the studio to talk about the latest, local beer news, and we’d like to hear what you’ve been checking out lately and what you’d like to hear him talk about. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #116 – Banned Books Week

Episode #116 – Banned Books Week

On this week’s episode we celebrate Banned Books Week with two of the more informed bibliophiles in the state. Catherine Weller from Weller Book Works and Betsy Burton from The King’s English sit down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about the history of censorship in printed works, their favorite book, what this week means to them and so much more. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites 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 #131 – Hopscotch Outreach Foundation, Die Off, Baby Gurl, The BBoy Federation

Episode #131 – Hopscotch Outreach Foundation, Die Off, Baby Gurl,...

Soundwaves is back for 2014 with Episode 131. Strap in for another year of podcastin’ with host Dan Nailen and your crew from SLUG Magazine.

– The Hopscotch Outreach Arts Foundation have invested their time and effort in the youth of Salt Lake City by offering classes in dance, film, writing and many other forms of alternative art. Founders Monica da Silva and Frazier Tedford explain the importance of educating our youth in these forms of expression while providing a friendly, nurturing atmosphere where kids can engage their creative side and turn their passion into life long skills.

– Die Off is a brand new 3 piece that formed over the summer of 2013. Keep your eyes out for these new comers who released a demo back in October, their brand of hardcore is heavy and bouncy with a kiss of southern rock and is nothing short of what you need to act a fool in the pit, brah.

– Baby Gurl sounds like they were methodically pieced together in a laboratory, before being raised up high into a tumultuous, stormy sky and brought to life by electricity that etched its way through darkness before finding a way into what was once dead flesh. This experimental rock duo is a monster that will have you grooving to weird, dancy buildups and tearing shit down to loud, funky breakdowns.

– Whether you’re crumpin’, popping and locking or two-stepping, The Bboy Federation views all forms of hip-hop and street style dancing as a way not only to express yourself but also as a means to travel the country and make ends meet. Co-founders Josh Perkins and Josie Marie speak on the organizations progress since its inception in 2008 and the BBoy Fed’s upcoming professional stage show which premieres this month.

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Episode #146 – Consider Our Knowledge Podcast, The Lazy Waves, DJ RoboRob, Hello Sweetie Podcast

Episode #146 – Consider Our Knowledge Podcast, The Lazy Waves,...

A podcast about podcasts? Good god, it’s some sort of paradox this week on Soundwaves when we chat with some fine folks of the local podcast community. We also listen to some jams from local alternative group, The Lazy Waves and producer DJ RoboRob.

– Whether you enjoy or despise the grandiose musings of National Public Radio, Consider Our Knowledge is here to poke fun at the national media titan.

– The Lazy Waves create poppy, catchy alternative rock via email. Listen to “Tonight (Get On The Streets)” from their 2014 EP, Wavetable.

– Get your groove on with DJ RoboRob’s track “8 Bit Trance Dance,” on this episode of SLUG Soundwaves.

– The nerdy ladies of the Hello, Sweetie! Podcast sit down with SLUG’s equally geeky Gavin Sheehan to discuss podcast politics.

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Episode #162 – Geek Show Podcast

Episode #162 – Geek Show Podcast

Our show’s producer takes Kerry Jackson, Jimmy Martin and Jay Whittaker to task about the Geek Show Podcast’s influence and criticisims.

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Episode #178 – Christian Schultz’s 2014 Favorites

Episode #178 – Christian Schultz’s 2014 Favorites

SLUG Magazine’s Junior Editor, Christian Schultz, goes through some of his favorite indie tracks from the year that you may not have heard yet.

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Episode #194 – 5 Starving Artists, The Weekenders

Episode #194 – 5 Starving Artists, The Weekenders

On this week’s episode, writer Alex Cragun explores the work behind 5 Starving Artists, and chats with one of the bands involved with the project—The Weekenders.

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