SLUG Mag Soundwaves

In this episode of Soundwaves, Nick Passey discusses how he became a solo artist, his experiences on tour, the recording process of his debut album and his love for Salt Lake City. … read more

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In this episode of Soundwaves, WEY founder Spock talks about the band's formation and the quick evolution of their sound. … read more

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Tishmal is the moniker of local singer-songwriter Rachel Brockbank, whose debut project dropped in early 2018. She disscusses her path towards music, explains the origins and meanings of her new song…

Tony Holiday, the frontman of Tony Holiday and the Velvetones, comes to Soundwaves to talk about his history with blues music and his commitment to keeping the genre alive. Along with the Velvetones,…

In this episode of Soundwaves, Jeremy Devine, drummer for local garage-punk band The Nods, plugs the band's first monthly residency night at Urban Lounge featuring City of DIS, and bespeaks the The N…

Alejandro Gomez (drummer) and Rick Neria (vocals) of local metal band Dissension discuss their love for extreme metal, their inspirations, the elements of death metal and their debut album, Ancient C…

Pick Pocket frontman Arcadio Rodriguez discusses the band’s music-education origins and songwriting techniques on this episode of Soundwaves. … read more

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Bill Frost—lead guitarist for the local rock n' roll number, Magda-Vega—discusses assembling the band, their style and their new album, Destroyer. … read more

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Rare Facture released Suspension Of The Conscious Mind on Sept. 29. In this episode of Soundwaves, the duo pries open their respective musical upbringings and how they manifest in Rare Facture's musi…

With her third studio album, The Darkness and the Sun, Debra Fotheringham discusses the things that inspire her interest in music, her writing hiatus and serendipitous surprises while recording the a…

Local avant-garde duo it foot, it ears it foot, it ears released their latest album, teeter, on Sept. 23 at Diabolical Records. Musical curator/guitarist/singer Jason Rabb comes to talk about his pro…

Bassist and vocalist Casey Keele talks about the ideas that fueled Wicked Bears' new release, Tuning Out, as well as the recording process, lyrical messages and their love for Salt Lake City. … read …

Local rapper/singer/businessman Shanghaii opens up this episode of Soundwaves by explaining where he got his start in writing rap songs. … read more

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Stephen Cope of Officer Jenny opens up about their upbringing, musical inspiration, their journey of self-discovery and their newest release, God of Death, in this episode of SLUG Soundwaves. … read …

In anticipation for his set during CrucialFest 7, hip-hop artist LONGSHOTSAM talks about the early beginnings in his creative journey, how his culture shaped his work and as an individual, growing up…

Tarot Death Card came together by a chance tarot reading. Chloe Muse tells of TDC's development, late-night recording sessions and playing Crucialfest 7. … read more

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In anticipation for her performance on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival next weekend, Katya Murafa discusses her musical upbringing, the schooling she pursued to perfect her cra…

Ryan Fedor's wife organized a Tolchock Trio reunion show for the band—who hadn't played together since 2013—which was initially a surprise … but practice. … read more

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On July 8, local folk artist Josaleigh Pollett will release album Strangers, a revival of Pollett's 2014 EP, this time accompanied by a troupe of talented musicians that pair beautifully with Pollett…

Combining the atmospheres of dreampop, post-punk and art-rock, Indigo Plateau are releasing their debut EP, The Heights, at Kilby Court on June 28. … read more

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