SLUG Mag Soundwaves

In this week’s episode, SLUG writer Chris Proctor interviews Drew Danburry about his brand new project Damien Fairchild – which we hear a track of from the new album, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down with Joshua James and McKay Stevens to discuss their label Northplatte Records, and JP does a tour recap with Tcoy and Shane from Max Pain & The Groovies! Give us a ring about something from the...

This week, SLUG senior staff writer Gavin Hoffman sits down with Ben Dodds from Form Of Rocket about their two upcoming shows and we feature a track off the band’s first album, SLUG writer Henry Glasheen talks to one of the founders of SaltCON about the convention, we play a track from Palace of Buddies who are set to play SLUG’s 23rd Anniversary Show, and SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy talks...

This week, JP sits down with SLUG writers Johnny Logan and Cody Kirkland about their coverage of Slamdance 2012 and their favorite films from the fest, we go back into the archives with SLUG writer Sean Zimmerman-Wall talking to The Rider’s Project co-founder Brian Burge, and Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp pops by in time for Valentine’s Day to discuss the best places to find chocolate. Plus, musi...

Sundance hit Park City less than two weeks ago, and while the event may have wrapped up this past Sunday, reviews are still pouring in about the entire slate of films. Three of SLUG's writers: Jeanette Moses, Esther Meroño and Jimmy Martin, who have been at the festival since day one, took time away from the films and their reviews to talk about their favorites with JP. Give us a ring about...

In this week's episode, JP sits down with Tiffin Brough from The People's Market to talk about their upcoming Seed Swap event, SLUG writer and photographer Katie Panzer talks to Benny Pellegrino from Milosport about Oakley's exclusive Crowbar goggles designed with the shop, and JP sits down with the Justice Party presidential candidate (and former SLC mayor) Rocky Anderson about his...

This week, SLUG columnist Mariah Mellus chats with Stephen Brown of SB Dance and Brittany Reese of the Sugar Space about the upcoming Sugar Show, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with curator Shari Firlot about the New Frontier art exhibition taking place during Sundance, and SLUG writer Scott Farley interviews the NOVA Chamber Series’ artistic director Jason Hardink. Plus, music from Provo folk...

In this week’s episode, JP sits down with SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy about her concealed firearms permit experience, Jeffery Steadman from Yelp is here to talk about the best places to find Mac & Cheese, SLUG writer Johnny Logan interviews Tony Weller about the new Weller Book Works moving into Trolley Square, and SLUG writer and Office Intern Kia McGinnis chats with Anna West as she di...

On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Sean Zimmerman-Wall talks with We Are One Skatepark co-owners Mat Farnworth and Zach Nelson. Our host JP chats with local belly dancer Stephanie Buranek about her experience opening for Beats Antique last month and SLUG writer Lauren Paul talks with William Marquis, the marketing coordinator of Tilly’s surf and skate shop, who just opened a new location in F...

This week’s episode focuses on SLUG Magazine’s Top 5 issue, as we bring in a panel of writers to discuss their lists and listen to some of their favorite tracks. Join JP along with SLUG writers James Bennett, Courtney Blair, Cody Hudson and Mame Wallace for this roundtable discussion about what they feel was the best from 2011. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask f...

If you're a fan of metal in any genre, today's episode is sure to "blow your bush back" as JP gathers six of SLUG Magazine's metal writers from our weekly online exclusive feature Napalm Flesh to discuss their favorite bands and songs from 2011. This roundtable discussion includes Metal Coordinator Bryer Wharton, writer/photographer Megan Kennedy, writer Henry Glasheen, writ...

This week’s episode begins with SLUG’s Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil sitting down with Parallax guitarist Elliot Secrist about the re-releases of the band’s first and only full-length album, Mediums & Messages, recorded before the death of the band’s lead singer Blake Donner in 2005. In tribute to the re-release, we preview two songs off the album throughout the show. Next up, Jeffer...

This weeks episode begins with Utah’s newest music ensemble, the Salty Cricket Composers Collective. Soundwaves Host JP interviews musician and composer Crystal Young-Otterstrom about the collective, followed by a sampling of her music. Next, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman sits down with the Executive Director of Local First Utah, Michelle Thompson, about the organization and how you can shop local...

On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviews Carrie Vondrus of Endless Indulgence about the shop and their upcoming charity event, we delve back into the archives as SLUG writer James Bennett talks to Anthony Bourdain, and SLUG writer Mariah Mellus sits down with the creative trio behind the Beehive Bazaar. We also have new music from local art-faux DJ Jimmy Hack Up and atmospher...

On November 12, 2011, Salt Lake City Police shut down the Occupy SLC camp at Pioneer Park in response to the death of an Occupy camper. The night resulted in eighteen arrests and the decimation of the camp, which sent many up north to Occupy Ogden, and others questioning the new direction of the movement. In this bonus episode, JP interviews Occupy SLC organizer Tara Bueche about the teardown, the...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor sitting down with snowboarder Travis Rice, we go back into the archives with SLUG alumni Aaron Anderson talking to Kalle Lasn about Buy Nothing Day, and JP chats with Anthony Woo from the U of U Bike Collective about winterizing bikes. We also listen to new music from the experimental rockers Max Pain & The Groovie...

You wanted more Jimmy Martin, and now you’ve got him! A complete bonus episode from this week’s recordings, just JP and Jimmy talking about the films from last week and this Friday, as well as the rest of 2011 and a few thoughts on possible Oscar nominations. Tell us what you think of the episode by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Bonu...

This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviewing artist Shalee Cooper about the “Heel To Toe” Project, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to chat about Pho, we dive into the archives with Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil as he chats with Touche Amore, and JP sits down with designer Thy Doan to talk about Salt Lake Design Week. Plus we check out new music from the electr...

This week's episode features SLUG writer Clayton Godby getting the details on Monday Night Movie Munchies at Brewvies Cinema Pub, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with Adam Sherlock of the Sending Messages podcast, and JP does an extensive interview with Skyler Hawk from Occupy SLC. We also preview new tracks from singer/songwriter Ryan Tanner and preview the debut album from alt-rock duo The...

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 thin...

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, a...

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 Se...

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 pr...

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 aut...

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 vo...

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 Gun...