SLUG Mag Soundwaves

In anticipation of the release of their new EP, I Don’t Like Being Honest—coming in early June on Red Bull Records—Provo native Cristal Ramirez opens up about her band, The Aces. She shares stories on the band’s origins, shares inspiration behind their lyrics and dives into what it means to be a band of women The post Episode #263 – The Aces first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local progressive metal band The Ditch and the Delta will release their first full-length album, Hives and Decline, on Battleground Records on May 12. Elliot Secrets (guitar/vocals) shares the meanings behind the band’s lyrics and background story on The Ditch and the Delta’s growth over time. … read more The post Episode #262 – The Ditch and the Delta first appeared on SLUG Magazi...

Local hip-hop and house artist Alyxandri Jupiter wants to transport her listeners to a new dreamlike plane with her latest EP release, Out of Body Experience. … read more The post Episode #261 – Alyxandri Jupiter first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

On April 21, The State Room will host one of the most epic concerts local music has to date: Ménage à Trois, showcasing Crook and the Bluff, Candy’s River House and PIG EON for a fully-orchestrated evening of the blues and psychedelic Western sounds. Crook and the Bluff’s Kirk Dath (vocals, guitar) and Darin Farnsworth The post Episode #260 – Crook and the Bluff first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Joshua Faulkner and Daniel Romero are the talents behind the geeky, electronic sci-fi duo, Conquer Monster. Created with modified computers, 8-bit synthesizers and 1950s radio samples, Conquer Monster truly are the music go-to for dystopian sci-fi vibes. “We actually met at a party and instantly started geeking out,” says Faulkner. “We’re just two nerds who like The post Episode #259 – Conquer Mon...

Quiet Oaks singer/guitarist Dane Sandberg and drummer Spencer Sayer discuss the band's live finesse and how they've translated it to their debut record. … read more The post Episode #258 – Quiet Oaks first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local street-punk band Endless Struggle will reunite this March to play SLUT Fest for a one-time reunion show (for now). In this episode, Bobby Struggle and Jesse Struggle discuss Endless Struggle’s formative years—along with some crazy stories from tour. In the band’s early days, it was difficult to find venues who hosted punk bands, but with The post Episode #257 – Endless Struggle first appeare...

Ashleigh Bassett tells her journey from NYC back to her home, Salt Lake City—and the formation of Cat Ghost Formerly Known As Ghost Cat. … read more The post Episode #256 – Cat Ghost Formerly Known As Ghost Cat first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

In this episode of Soundwaves, Strong Words leader Cathy Foy talks about the band's latest album, This Heaviness Needs a Lift. … read more The post Episode #255 – Strong Words first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

In this episode of Soundwaves, No Sun frontman Jordon Strang discusses how debut record If Only came to fruition, which they release Jan. 20. … read more The post Episode #254 – No Sun first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Tara Shupe comes from a long line of musicians in her family. Now, Shupe has turned her personal project, Shupecabra, into a full-on performing band. … read more The post Episode #253 – Shupecabra first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Gabi Manning's love for skateboarding led her to music in an unexpected way. Her project, GABI, now has two albums, a record label and will be playing this New Year's Eve at Kilby Court alongside some of SLC's favorites. … read more The post Episode #252 – GABI first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Utah’s own Denney Fuller has created a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift with his album, "Denney Fuller & His Elaborate Elves Present: It's Christmas Again!?!" Fuller brings sunshine to the season with three modern arrangements of classics and four of his original songs, complete with new Christmas characters. … read more The post Episode #251 – Denney Fuller & His Elaborate Elves first...

With the help of friends and family, BEETSBLOG's LOVERS AND FRIENDS album encompasses ideas such as self-love, sex, and the positive aspects of the millennial generation. … read more The post Episode #250 – BEETSBLOG first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Mark Dago, local rap artist and long-time member of Numbs, hopes to expand Salt Lake City's love of nerd culture with rap music inspired by classic video games. … read more The post Episode #249 – Mark Dago first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Provo-based Mortigi Tempo released their latest album, Memento Mori, this summer, and out of nowhere, it developed into a concept album. Imbuing surf rock– and Ennio Morricone–like instrumentation, Mortigi Tempo have created a spaghetti Western mélange in this latest effort. “On this album, many people have come across the idea of this almost being our The post Episode #248 – Mortigi Tempo first a...

Salt Lake City’s ’90s-influenced band, The Statuettes, is a music group that locals will want to know and love before they take off. With four EPs, three full-length albums and having numerous features on a variety of television networks, the Statuettes’ sound is growing in popularity. Check out our exclusive SLUG Soundwaves podcast with Michael Gross, the Statuettes' vocalist and guitarist. &#823...

As a band that started nine years ago with every intention of becoming the world’s loudest band, INVDRS are currently making some noise around the country at various festivals this year—and their trajectory looks like it’s going to get even louder. … read more The post Episode #246 – INVDRS first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Sam Burton is a multi-talented musician and song-writer who fronts local dream-pop band, The Circulars. In July, he released his unique, folky solo project titled Until Returning. Whether it's dream-pop music or bluesy vocals, Sam Burton is an artist you'll want to know. … read more The post Episode #245 – Sam Burton first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Leena Rinne, drummer for the Purr Bats, started local project Strummy Coo Coo with her musically talented husband, David Payne. Playing the auto-harp is merely one of Rinne’s many skills. … read more The post Episode #244 – Leena Rinne first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Jamesthemormon and Poet are two of Salt Lake City’s best rap and hip-hop artists. Two very different sounds with different goals, Jamesthemormon and Poet come together to share their mutual hope to create change in the community. … read more The post Episode #243 – Jamesthemormon and Poet first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #242 – Telepanther first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Self-described as a mix of cyberpunk, 16-bit and classical, Joe Greathouse brings you on an experimental nostalgia trip as VCR5. … read more The post Episode #241 – VCR5 first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #240 – Dan Fletcher first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #239 – Despite Despair first appeared on SLUG Magazine .