Episode #154 – Dan Nailen’s Latest From 2014

Dan Nailen combs the latest Utah music to come out in 2014 and presents some of his favorite tracks for you to hear this week.

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Episode #153 – Mike Riedel, Local Brewpubs

In celebration of our 7th annual Beer Issue, we have beer columnist Mike Riedel updating us on the latest brewing news in Utah, and Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp reviewing local brewpubs. … read more


Episode #152 – Brewvies, Jimmy’s Summer Preview

Wayne Shipley from Brewvies and SLUG Magazine’s own Jimmy Martin come by the studio for a cinematic episode, talking summer films and big things for 2014.

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Episode #151 – Sandboxr, Shrugboat, Dustbloom, GoEngineer

We sit down with the owner of a local company who gives artists and designers the opportunity to see their projects come to life, and Kirk Brown fills us in on all things 3D printing.

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Episode #150 – Salt Lake Lions, Oxcross, Gaza, Mike Brown talks Utah Jazz

On this week’s episode of SLUG Soundwaves we chat with the owner of the Salt Lake Lions about the American Ultimate Disk League, and Mike Brown discusses another disappointing year for the Utah Jazz.

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Episode #149 – Spread Stoke, OK Ikumi, Weston Colton

Episode 149 of SLUG Soundwaves is themed around photography.

Spread Stoke allows outdoor enthusiasts to share their experiences with others by giving them an open forum via online photo and video blogging.

– SLUG photographer, Weston Colton, discusses his start in action sports photography.

– We hear a tunes from Orem-based electronica artist, OK Ikumi.

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Episode #148 – Beer News with Mike Riedel, Mkaio, Famous Relatives, Yelp – Wings

Do you like beer and wings? If you said yes to either, check out episode 148 of SLUG Soundwaves

– SLUG beer columnist, Mike Riedel talks about what local beers will be quenching his thirst this summer.

– Listen to Mkaio’s “Stars” on this week’s episode of SLUG Mag’s podcast, Soundwaves.

– SLUG shares a single from Famous Relatives 2013 release on episode #148.

– Do you crave wings? SLUG speaks with Yelp about the best places to find wings in SLC; hear where they are on #148.

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Episode #147 – A.R.R.C.F.O., Daisy & The Moonshines, Color Animal, Swipe For Humanity

At SLUG we’ve got big hearts, we swear! On this episode of Soundwaves we speak with a local animal rescue founder with a different perspective and speak to the creative minds behind Swipe For Humanity. We feature music from local bands Daisy & The Moonshines and Color Animal.

– Shi Basset, of the A.R.R.C. Fundraising Organization, believes in the power of comradery and is attempting to reach out to people and their animals to create stronger bonds between them.

– Daisy & The Moonshines play dark and gritty grunge-groove rock. Listen to their soulful, southern rock jam, “Screamin’ Dogs” on this episode.

– When a handful of SLC music veterans decide to create something, it has the potential to turn into something quite wonderful. Check out Color Animal’s “Give Me Just A Little More Time” to find out what we’re talking about.

– Swipe For Humanity makes us feel better about our excessive credit card use. 

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

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 #145 – Oasis Games, Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago, Dr. Volts Comics

Soundwaves is geeking out this week. We speak with local gamers and comic book enthusiasts, and hear music from videogame/Dungeons & Dragons inspired group Rotten Musicians and solo artist Mark Dago.

– Alex Sittner, card master and owner of Oasis Games, discusses the science and competition behind card-based, tabletop sport.

– Rotten Musicians are a group of dice-rolling, word-engineering white boys. Check out the track “20+ Broadsword,” from their 2008 debut, Say You Love Her.

– When not performing with the pack of goons known as the Rotten Musicians, Mark Dago is busy creating his own fantasy themed tunes. Listen to “Magic Kingdom” on this episode of SLUG Soundwaves.

– SLUG speaks with Dave Landa of Dr. Volt’s Comics, and we find out that the unique visual medium isn’t just for nerds.

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