SLUG Mag Soundwaves

Salt Lake City–based alternative music Meraki Rozes discusses the concept behind her debut full-length, THE UNDERWORLD OF ENDLESS WANDERING. … read more The post Episode #406 – Meraki Rozes first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Fresh off of her win at Velour's Battle of  the Bands, Utah County–based artist Jane Beeson talks about her band, named Beeson, her songwriting style and more.  … read more The post Episode #405 – Beeson first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Utah punk group Endless Struggle on their history in SLC's punk and alternative scenes, their return to music after a long hiatus and their upcoming album. … read more The post Episode #404 – Endless Struggle first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Born from challenging upbringing, MYKAH's music career reflects the determination she feels toward life's professional and personal obstacles. … read more The post Episode #403 – Mykah first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

On the latest episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Salt Lake City rock band Trainsurfing discusses the collective love of heavy music that led to their EP Bitter. … read more The post Episode #402 – Trainsurfing first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

&Knuckles vocalist and guitarist Josh Derieg discusses the band's origins, their debut album, Songs to Stop Folding Your Arms To, and more. … read more The post Episode #401 – &Knuckles first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local techno producer and synthesizer wizard Brain Detergent comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss his long history with electronic music, synthesis and more. … read more The post Episode #400 – Brain Detergent first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Listen to Scott Lippitt discuss his musical journey, meditation and more alongside tracks from his upcoming album, Meaning Maker, to be released on Oct. 7.  … read more The post Episode #399 – Scott Lippitt first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Soundwaves Episode #398 features SLUG Picnic performers Blair Street, a Utah band who combine indie, pop, latin rock sounds and more into their own blend. … read more The post Episode #398 – Blair Street first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

SLC’s up-and-coming Who Killed Candace—consisting of Hanna (vocals), Mal (guitar) and Levi (bass) and KJ (drums)—are a force to be reckoned with. … read more The post Episode #397 – Who Killed Candace first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

The latest episode of "SLUG Soundwaves" features Mama's Boy, an artist who blends hip-hop, alternative and neo soul into a personalized sound. … read more The post Episode #396 – Mama’s Boy first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

The latest episode of SLUG Soundwaves features Cotes, a Utah-based hip-hop artist who imbues his music with positivity and an ethos of self-betterment.  … read more The post Episode #395 – Cotes first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Joe and Jenna Vickrey make up the core of English Budgies, described by Joe as “somewhere between indie and alt rock with some ... punk and electronic.” … read more The post Episode #394 – English Budgies first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Carter Sears paints a full picture of Sunfish’s sonic repertoire, from swinging synths to raspy glam rock vocals of a bygone era. … read more The post Episode #393 – Sunfish first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

With their first album release, Melon Collie, the duo of Homephone continued their penchant for easy and playful creation. … read more The post Episode #392 – Homephone first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local indie pop outfit Plastic Cherries joined SLUG Soundwaves to discuss the band’s recent beginnings, their new album, Sunshine and more. … read more The post Episode #391 – The Plastic Cherries first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local musician Sofia Scott comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss the annual Genderfuq event. Buy tickets to this year's event at urbanloungeslc.com … read more The post Episode #390 – Sofia Scott on Genderfuq first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Local indie pop musician Bobo comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss her new album, Bobo II, and more. … read more The post Episode #389 – Bobo first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Form of Rocket's Curtis Jensen joined us on SLUG Soundwaves to talk about the band's 20-plus-year history and their new cassette release. … read more The post Episode #388 – Form of Rocket first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Tom Petterson (label manager) and Brady Flores (founder and co-owner) of UPHERE! Records discuss their start as a record label and their upcoming Ukraine benefit compilation. Formed during the pandemic, UPHERE! Records was motivated by a passion for local music: “The goal is, we want people to start noticing Utah music because there’s a lot The post Episode #387 – UPHERE! Records first appeared on...

Nahum Reyes is a Salt Lake–based musician who plays with local rock trio Lord Vox and makes solo music under the name Ages the Poet. … read more The post Episode #386 – Nahum Reyes first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Listen to the latest SLUG Soundwaves with AMEA, a local musical artist and sociologist with a big heart and a focus on community. … read more The post Episode #385 – AMEA first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Daytime Lover's Moriah Glazier explains that their songs aren’t just journal entries—she challenges herself to be more vulnerable with the goal of encouraging the same in others. … read more The post Episode #384 – Daytime Lover first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

Jacob T. Skeen comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss the influences behind his album Death, Thou Shalt Die, what it takes to be a "monoband" and more.  … read more The post Episode #383 – Jacob T. Skeen first appeared on SLUG Magazine .

The Pho3nix Child comes to "SLUG Soundwaves" to discuss their artistic evolution, the Utah music scene and their upcoming album. … read more The post Episode #382 – The Pho3nix Child first appeared on SLUG Magazine .