SLUG Mag Soundwaves

VAL/IN/TIME's music career started with busking on the streets of California. He sums up his sound as goth rock, but emphasizes that it's eclectic and folky. … read more The post Episode #502: VAL/IN/TIME first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Shrink the Giant is made up of three classically-trained siblings and some friends. With a diverse sound, they call their band an "experiment of curiosity." … read more The post Episode #501: Shrink the Giant first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Willoh is a three-piece, all-female, fusion project. Originally influenced by the blues, what came once they started making music was a bit more punk. … read more The post Episode #500: Willoh first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Stream their episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear about all the adventures Krooked Kings has had on the road, like getting lost and staying with strangers. … read more The post Episode #499: Krooked Kings first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Hear from Runestomper, Secondhand Sun, Shecock, St Moan, Sylke and Wasatch Valley Drifters in this episode of SLUG Soundwaves — plus live performance recordings … read more The post Episode #498: SLUG’s 37th Anniversary Party (part 2) first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Stream this episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear interviews with Cathode, David Payne, Eyes of Eva, The Glitter Bombs, IMAG!NARY FRIENDZ and Number One Babe Team!  … read more The post Episode #497: SLUG’s 37th Anniversary Party (part 1) first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Hurtado is indie-rock, reminiscent of the early 2000s bands introduced by a teacher. Stream their episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear their single, "Foam Finger"  … read more The post Episode #496 — Hurtado first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Don't Apologize is an alt-rock project whose name is their motto: do not apologize for existing; when you over-apologize, it loses its meaning. … read more The post Episode #495 — Don’t Apologize first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Fiig is not hiding from the psyche realm, doom realm sound of the 60s & 70s. They want their sound to be both hard and pretty, calling it heavy with harmonies. … read more The post Episode #494 — Fiig first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Saemore blends the sounds of indie and alternative with the Western influences she was raised on. Her album Lucky Woman was inspired by finding yourself after a breakup. … read more The post Episode #493 — Saemore first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Musician Sammy Brue is folksy artist with a vision. His latest project chronicles the life of American singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, using Earle’s journals gifted to Brue. With inspirations like Robert Johnston and Woody Guthrie, Brue hopes the album will tell an “emotional, existential” story that perserves Earle’s legacy. The post Episode #492 — Sammy Brue first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Jimi Dead is one of the hottest local bands right now in Salt Lake City. Holding a “no boundaries” mindset to both tunage and subject matter, Jimi Dead expresses true freedom within the indie genre. With experience in punk, dad rock and even SoundCloud rap, guitarist Patrick Shrimpton breaks down the band’s major themes while The post Episode #491 — Jimi Dead first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Chaz Prymek is a folk musician who has truly evolved with the times. While playing in bands such as Lake Mary and the ambient jazz quartet Fuubutsushi, Prymek's musical mission is one that he says is "ever-changing." … read more The post Episode #490 — Chaz Prymek first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Chaidi Brooki and brother Kenny come together to create the genre-shapeshifting band Chaidi. Coming from a long line of singers in the family, the pair grew up singing. … read more The post Episode #489 — Chaidi first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this special spook-tacular episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we wind the clocks back to 2011 as Bryer Wharton discusses the local heavy metal scene. … read more The post Halloween Throwback: Heavy Metal Roundtable first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Lead vocalist Adam Borgione, bassist Alex Millet, keyboardist Joe Pedersen, guitarist Sam Morrison and drummer Bridger Croxford make up the band The Lingo. … read more The post Episode #487 — The Lingo first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Sitting quaint in local Orchard Studios, the folky Americana artist Daniel Young is always stretching the definition of "country music." … read more The post Episode #486 — Daniel Young first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Enriched with grunge-pop aesthetics and dabbling in shoegaze, SLC-based band the Gontiks has been continuing to expand their experimental sound. The team made up of Caine Wenner, Emmett Crofoot, Gibson Bracken and Nathan Marabello (who was away during this interview) detail their upbringing, from starting a friendship to slowly “putting poetry to music.” The post Episode #485 — The Gontiks first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Chris Proctor is the singer and bass player of the punk-surf rock band, The Modifiers. In a band that's 25 years old, Proctor has seen some shifting tides. … read more The post Episode #484 — The Modifiers first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

David Payne is a musician, game designer, artist and the creator of the Gallery of Fine Hyper-Art (GOFHA). Learn how he creates his unique multimedia pieces and hear "Sigh Gaires" by Red Bennies. … read more The post Episode #483 — David Payne first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The Madeline has an atmospheric, ominous sound with a strong musical foundation in alternative rock. Find out why the group describes their music as "cathedral gaze" and hear the song "The Definition" off their latest album. … read more The post Episode #482 — The Madeline first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Halee is a multi-instrumentalist who plays the cello, flute, mandolin, drums, piano and saw, along with some instruments of her own. She is also a member of many local bands including Hoofless, RIFF TKR and GRGL. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Halee discusses surprises in the music writing process, recent collaborations and solo work. The post Episode #481 — Halee first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The soft grunge group and self-described “girlband” 4.PLAY has achieved a lot in just one year. From releasing a couple of singles to a full-length LP, the group continues to shine bright. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, 4.PLAY discusses their influences, learning to play and their newly released LP Hard To Love.  The post Episode #480 — 4.PLAY first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Gag City is one of SLC’s premiere femme grunge outfits and though they are fairly new on the scene, they have an undeniable momentum. … read more The post Episode #479 — Gag City first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Patrick Buie is SLC’s newest indie rock darling. After working as a gig musician for a decade, he finally decided to start a solo project. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Buie discusses studying jazz, gigging and his newest self-titled album. The post Episode #478 — Patrick Buie first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Salt Lake City band Lapdog is no slouch, taking on a blend of psych, bossa nova, singer-songwriter and jangly indie rock. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Fisher Huish chats about the band’s unique sound and improvisational approach and debuts a brand-new song.   The post Episode #477 — Lapdog first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Rachael Jenkins is one of SLC’s most talented vocalists. From her introspective and tender lyricism to her thoughtful instrumentation, her music is truly one of a kind. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Jenkins talks about her musical journey and newest project The End. The End by Rachael Jenkins   The post Episode #476 — Rachael Jenkins first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Melancholy Club is one of Utah’s premier emo outfits, made up of Tanner Padbury (lead vocals, guitar), Rex Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Zane Dees (drums) and Noah Shelton (bass, backing vocals). On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we talk about the group’s new projects, signature sound and upcoming performance at Kilby Block Party in The post Episode #475 — Melancholy Club first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode, Cera Gibson discusses her recently released EP pinksoak, the evolution of her sound and her collaborative work. … read more The post Episode #474 — Cera Gibson first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Gracemaker is an SLC post-noise outfit made up of Nicholas Bat (vocals), Darren Watts (bass, vocals), Matt Wiley (guitar) and Chris Garrido (drums). … read more The post Episode #473 — Gracemaker first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, the band discusses their sound, origin and upcoming projects.  … read more The post Episode #472 — The/Theys first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Gilded Lillies are an SLC indie-rock project led by Macy Weekes (guitar, vocals) and supported by Noah Vaughn (drums) and Tyler Smith (bassist). … read more The post Episode #471 — Gilded Lillies first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode, the band discusses their new album Dogwood, how to describe their sound and a ton more. … read more The post Episode #470 — Boyfriend Sushi Town first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, the group chats about the bands that got them into playing music, the origin of the group itself and their songwriting process.  … read more The post Episode #469 — Cardinal Bloom first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Muskies talk about curating vibes, busking in alleyways — even whole touring — and the creation of their debut album, Muskies.  … read more The post Episode #468 — Muskies first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Laterza and Orellana talk about the band’s origins, their unpinnable sound and their experience playing Kilby Block Party in 2023. … read more The post Episode #467 – Musor first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this SLUG Soundwaves episode, the group talks about their sound, performance history and exciting new songs coming out soon. … read more The post Episode #466 – lucy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Itamura discusses her inspirations, new sonic directions and solo producing. … read more The post Episode #465 – Cali Flora. first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Bone Throwers toss garage rock, deviant psychedelia and gristly surf into the genre-blender with one of a kind result that SLUG, and you, can’t get enough of. … read more The post Episode #464 – Bone Throwers first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Fight the Future discuss their upcoming music and how their political opinions fuel their love and motivation for creating. … read more The post Episode #463 – Fight the Future first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Little Moon aka Emma Hardyman discusses the metamorphosis of the folk-rock band, winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2023 and their recent album Dear Divine. … read more The post Episode #462 – Little Moon first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we chat with the band about their origin, sound and everything that went into making Little While the robust, beloved record it is.  … read more The post Episode #461 – Hoppy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The originators of the Plastic Cherries, Shelby and Joe Maddock, started making music together as a home project in 2020. … read more The post Episode #460 – The Plastic Cherries first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Solo artist and former Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Jeff Dewsnup has found his rightful place in the local shoegaze, grunge scene. … read more The post Episode #459 – Jeff Dewsnup first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

BONNEVILLE's vocalist Jack Ralls, along with Chase McLendon, Gabe Valadez and Thomas Smith, have captured the unique stylings that Provo has become known for. … read more The post Episode #458 – Review: BONNEVILLE’s Another Flower first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Body of Leaves is has cemented itself as one of SLC’s best post-punk groups. In this episode of Soundwaves, the group discusses their origin, sound and new projects.  … read more The post Episode #457 – Body of Leaves first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Unable to create anything decent in the last 14 years, Mathers has resorted to symbolically murdering his former self in his most jaded and misguided project yet.  … read more The post Episode #456 – Review: Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Poolhouse’s message couldn’t be more clear to me: do everything you can to see your creative vision through, and compromise at nothing to get there. … read more The post Episode #455 – Poolhouse first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLUG Soundwaves is back with another review episode, this week, SLUG Editorial Intern Leah Call reads her review of Clairo's newest album Charm. … read more The post Episode #454 – Review: Clairo’s Charm first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The Johns were originally made up of John, Little John and other rotating drummers who didn’t end up sticking. … read more The post Episode #453 – The Johns first appeared on SLUG Magazine.