Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #17 – Vegan Thanksgiving, Starmy, GWAR, Fox Van Cleef, Butterfly Jac Salon
Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, SLUG’s Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talks with an organizer of Vegan Thanksgiving, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Bryer Wharton as he interviews GWAR and Ischa Bee chats with the trio of co-owners from Butterfly Jac Salon. Plus, we preview music from local hard rockers Starmy and psych-soul band Fox Van Cleef. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #16 – Laserfang, Thrice, Mark Dago, Lady MacBeth, Movies with Jimmy
This week's episode features our own JP on the phone with Laserfang’s Shane Ashbridge about the band’s reunion along with music from the group. We dive into the archives with Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talking to Thrice and preview the latest album from Mark Dago. SLUG writer Johnny Logan talks with the writer and director from Plan-B Theatre’s latest production, Lady MacBeth, and Jimmy Martin drops in to talk about scary movies and the controversial fine at Brewvies Cinema Pub. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #15 – Evidence, Secret Abilities, YELP, Dead To Me, Handicapitalist, Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is
This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor interviewing hip-hop artist Evidence, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Alex Ortega interviewing punk band Dead To Me and Esther Meroño talks with Cody Winger and Jesse Parent from “Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is†poetry slam. We also check out the latest releases from punk band Handicapitalist and indie garage-pop band Secret Abilities. Plus, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to talk about bar food in SLC. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #14 – Fear Factory, YYBS, The Melvins, The Suicycles, Utah Arts Alliance, Occupy SLC
This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy getting the details on Utah’s latesthaunted attraction, the Fear Factory, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Gavin Hoffman interviewing Dale Crover of The Melvins and look at Gallery Stroll and other artistic events from the Utah Arts Alliance as SLUG writer Mariah Mellus talks with Executive Director Derek Dyer. We’ll also preview music from YYBS and The Suicycles from this month’s Localized show and JP marches with protestors to get information about the Occupy SLC movement. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #13 – Spoketacukat Alley Cat, Jesus Or Genome, Braid, Spell Talk, Hobo With A Shotgun
This week's episode features SLUG writer Jemie Sprankle with a live recap of the Spoketacular Alleycat, and dive into the archives for an interview with Braid, and an interview with Jason Eisener, director of the 2010 Sundance film Hobo With A Shotgun. We also check out new tracks from acoustic band Jesus Or Genome and psyche-rock band Spell Talk. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #12 – Six Local Picks With The Editorial Staff
This week's episode features the SLUG editorial staff (Angela H. Brown, Jeanette Moses, Ricky Vigil & Esther Meroño) in a roundtable discussion about their favorite local music picks for 2011. JP and the group talk in-depth about six very different songs and the bands over a couple of beers, analyzing what makes each track stand out. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #11 – Wolves In The Throne Room, Speitre, Please Take Me Off The Guest List, Gunner, Salty Streets Flea Market
This week's episode features SLUG writer Gavin Hoffman interviewing Wolves In The Throne Room, Managing Editor Jeanette Moses' archival interview with designer Stacy Wakefield about the book "Please Take Me Off The Guest List" and writer Alex Ortega talks with the founders of the Salty Streets Flea Market. In addition we have new music from metal band Speitre and doom-punkers Gunner. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #10 – Vegan Drinks, Joshua Payne Orchestra, Jon McAffee, Palace Of Buddies, Local Art at Whole Foods
This week's episode features SLUG's Editorial Assistant Esther Merono interviewing Larayn Clegg from Vegan Drinks, SLUG writer James Orme's archive interview with tattoo artist Jon McAffee and SLUG writer Mariah Mellus talking to Corinne Piazza from Whole Foods about their artist display. In addition we preview the latest local tracks the nine-piece Joshua Payne Orchestra and experimental rock duo Palace Of Buddies. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #9 – Weird Al Yankovic, Pat Maine, Black Angels, Plastic Furs, Urban Flea Market
This week's episode features SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil on the phone with Weird Al Yankovic, brand new music from Pat Main and The Plastic Furs, we delve into the archives with Jeanette Moses and her interview with the Black Angels, and Princess Kennedy chats with Kate Wheadon about the Urban Flea Market. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more
Episode #8 – Loyal Divide, The Hung-Ups, Spy Hop Records, Scenic Byway, Staffer Spotlight: Ricky Vigil
This week's episode features SLUG's Tom Bennett on the phone with Chicago rockers Royal Divide, a track off the latest album from local punk band The Hung-Ups and an archival interview from Mary Enge as she chats with Jeremy Chatelain at Spy Hop Records Plus we check out a new song from hip-hop specialists Scenic Byway, and Bethany Fischer interviews Ricky Vigil in a staffer spotlight. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more