SLUG Mag Soundwaves

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 .

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 The post Episode #238 – Form of Rocket first ap...

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 The post Episode #237 – Canyons first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #236 – Ana Hardy first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #235 – Elytra first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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. The post Episode #234 – Dusk Raps first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

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 The post Episode #233 – Golden Plates first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

This episode of SLUG Mag Soundwaves features Matthew and The Hope—an alt-country trio that currently comprises Matthew Bashaw, Mathieu Jean Robinette and Todd Belcher. The project formed in 2012,when Bashaw started performing around town as a soloist with the occasional backing musician and guest spot. Over the years, the lineup has changed, incorporating different musicians who The post Episode #...