Podcasts: SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #395 – Cotes
The latest episode of SLUG Soundwaves features Cotes, a Utah-based hip-hop artist who imbues his music with positivity and an ethos of self-betterment. … read more
Episode #411 – Stella Standingbear
In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, musician Stella Standingbear sits down with SLUG to talk about her upcoming EP, Still Standing. … read more
Episode #427 – RIP Cassette
Mark Dressman of RIP Cassette chats about quarter life crises, wrestling with dissonance and “looking back on this phase of [your] life as if they were polaroid pictures.” … read more
Episode #443 – Parallax
Parallax is a hardcore band that was popular in the early 2000s, in the Utah Valley. They will be playing Crucial Salt Lake happening May 25, at Soundwell. … read more
Episode #459 – Jeff Dewsnup
Solo artist and former Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Jeff Dewsnup has found his rightful place in the local shoegaze, grunge scene. … read more
Bonus Episode #2 – Occupy SLC: November Update & Teardown...
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 #36 – The Devil Whale, Soundcheck Series, Dwellers, Cathedral...
On this week’s episode, our fearless host JP sits down with Brinton Jones of The Devil Whale to talk about their last US tour and being invited back to SXSW for 2012. We also play a track off their last album, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down with Soundcheck Series founder Russ Dixon to talk about the program, and we listen to a brand new track from SLC gut rock band Dwellers before they go to SXSW. Plus SLUG’s Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talks with Cathedral Tattoo artist CJ Fishburn about his tattoo history collection. Have you been to SXSW? Do you have any memories from the festival that you’d like to share with us? Give us a ring on out our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more
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...
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...
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