Episode #242 – Telepanther

Stories about traveling in space, leaving the planet, dance parties and sex—these are the elements, combined with synth/electro-pop instruments and robotic vocals, that make up local band Telepanther. … read more


Episode #241 – VCR5

Self-described as a mix of cyberpunk, 16-bit and classical, Joe Greathouse brings you on an experimental nostalgia trip as VCR5. … read more


Episode #240 – Dan Fletcher

Ithaca-born cowboy, Dan Fletcher, knows how to pull at your heartstrings. Fletcher’s poetic performance is sure to put you in a feel-at-home trance. … read more


Episode #239 – Despite Despair

Despite Despair will release their debut full-length album, GEIST, in late summer 2016, and continue carrying the torch of Provo hardcore with a straightforward, honest and angry album: “Yes, the world is hard, but despite despair I stay inspired.” … read more


Episode #238 – Form of Rocket

This week’s SLUG Soundwaves features local math rock band Form of Rocket. If the name rings a bell, it’s because they’re no newcomers to the local music scene here in Salt Lake. Since forming in 2000 and then taking a hiatus, Curtis Jensen (guitar/ vocals), Peter Makowski (guitar/vocals), Tyler Smith (drums) and Ben Dodds (bass) are


Episode #237 – Canyons

For this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we had the pleasure of chatting with local folk group Canyons. Maybe you’ve seen them around town or happened to catch their NPR Tiny Desk Concert and recognized their harmonious voices. … read more


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 #235 – Elytra

This week’s SLUG Soundwaves features the local avant-garde pop group Elytra. Lindsay Heath, the founder of this project, has been performing for 17 years in an assortment of bands. Heath is a musician, a painter and a voice for the millennials. Joining her in Elytra is vocalist Scotty Ray, founder of the Bad Kids Collective, a


Episode #234 – Dusk Raps

This week’s SLUG Soundwaves features local hip-hop artist Ryan Worwood, better known as Dusk or Dusk Raps. Dusk has been rapping for over 20 years and making beats for 10 years, and he is a lifelong visual artist. For Dusk, it’s OK if he’s been working on his art for months and not making beats.


Episode #233 – Golden Plates

In this week’s episode, we chat with Brycen Deters of Golden Plates. Golden Plates is a solo project from musician Brycen Deters, playing off of the LDS faith as tropes for the band, Deter takes on the role of Elder Brycen, with the names of his albums and songs as references to the church. In