Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #85 – Kyle LaMalfa, Color Animal, Pamela Perlich, Night Sweats, The West View
On this week's episode, we explore the River District, the term encompassing areas along the West Side of Salt Lake City. We start with our host Dan Nailen interviewing City Council member Kyle LaMalfa; SLUG Junior Editor Alexander Ortega speaks with Pamela Perlich about the demographics in the area; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman speaks with Charlotte Fife-Jepperson about her newspaper The West View. Plus, new music from garage rock band Color Animal and post-punk act Night Sweats. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio soon 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 #84 – Mummies Of The World, Yaktooth, A Local Table, The 2:13’s, Band Singles
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 #83 – Squatters, Year Of The Wolf, Plan-B’s “Adam & Steve…”, Chainwhip, Revolution United
On this week's episode, Squatters resident brewmaster Jason Stock drops by the Soundwaves studio to chat with our host Dan Nailen about their current brews and what's happening at the downtown pub; the two stars of Plan-B Theatre's "Adam & Steve and The Empty Sea" chat with SLUG writer John Ford about the play; and SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs sits down with the founder of community organization Revolution United. Plus, we preview this month's Localized with music from Year Of The Wolf and Chainwhip. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #82 – Slamdance Recap, Pat Maine, Yelp, Johnny Utah, Sundance Recap
On this week's episode we take a last look at the film festival season, first with a review of Slamdance from SLUG writers John Ford and Jory Carroll; Then we'll recap Sundance with SLUG writer Cody Kirkland, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño and SLUG's film critic Jimmy Martin. We also get a visit from Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman who will talk with us about the best Indian food in the valley. Plus, brand new music from hip hop artists Pat Maine and Johnny Utah. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #81 – David Williams, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Polytype, Arrivals/Departures
On this week's episode, our fearless host, Dan Nailen, sits down with singer/songwriter David Williams; Mike Riedel drops in to talk the latest beer news in Utah; and SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Ashley Anderson of loveDANCEmore about Arrivals/Departures happening at the Rio Gallery. Plus, an exclusive track from Williams and the latest from Provo electronic indie band Polytype. The Film festival season is in full swing and we’d like to hear what you’ve enjoyed the most from the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #80 – The Mormon Sexologist, Chance Lewis, Jon Kooley, Hang Time, SLUG’s Jazz Anal-ist Mike Brown
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Dr. Melissa Jones aka The Mormon Sexologist; SLUG contributor Chris Brunstetter chats with pro-snowboarder Jon Kooley; and SLUG columnist Mike Brown sits down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about his love for the Utah Jazz and their current season. Film festival season is in full swing and we’d like to hear what you’ve enjoyed the most from the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #79 – Slamdance, Huldra, LDS Film Festival, Screaming Condors, Sundance
On this week's episode we preview the upcoming film festival season in Utah. First up, SLUG writer Jory Carroll chats on the phone with Slamdance head Peter Baxter; SLUG writer Alex Springer sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Brandon Smith form the LDS Film Festival; and SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks on the phone with the new co-directors of the Sundance Film Festival, Laurie Hopkins and Sarah Pearce. Plus, a Localized preview from Screaming Condors and brand new music from Huldra. As you've heard, film festival season is quickly approaching and we’d like to hear what you’re most looking forward to from Sundance and Slamdance film festivals happening in January. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #78 – Scotty Soltronic, The Hung-Ups, Yelp, Bullets & Belles, Party Sober Clothing
On this week's episode, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus talks with metalworks artist Scotty Soltronic; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about healthy foods with Dan Nailen for those of you looking to keep your New Year's resolutions; and SLUG writer Justin Gallegos sits down in the Soundwaves Studio with Party Sober Clothing founder Dominic Suazo about their designs and message. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band The Hung-Ups and melodic folk band Bullets & Belles. Film festival season is quickly approaching and we’d like to hear what you’re most looking forward to from Sundance, Slamdance or any other regional film festivals happening in January. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #77 – SLUG Staff’s 2012 Local Music Picks
On this week's episode, we gather the SLUG editorial and podcast teams together for a look at the best of local music for 2012. This show features Editor Angela Brown, Managing Editor Esther Meroño, Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil, Junior Editor Alexander Ortega, Office Coordinator/Producer Gavin Sheehan and our host Dan Nailen listening to each of their favorite tracks and recapping the year in general. The year is coming to an end, and a lot of people put dieting in their New Year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out, and we’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 #76 – UMOCA, Filth Lords, Dunce School For The Arts, Desert Noises, Connect
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 year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out and we’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