SLUG Mag Soundwaves

Kate Anderson opens up about the release of their self-titled EP, working with Bear Creek Studio and shares some stories that inspired her songwriting. … read more

The post Episode #264 – Winter Grai…

In anticipation of the release of their new EP, I Don’t Like Being Honest—coming in early June on Red Bull Records—Provo native Cristal Ramirez opens up about her band, The Aces. She shares stories o…

Local progressive metal band The Ditch and the Delta will release their first full-length album, Hives and Decline, on Battleground Records on May 12. Elliot Secrets (guitar/vocals) shares the meanin…

Local hip-hop and house artist Alyxandri Jupiter wants to transport her listeners to a new dreamlike plane with her latest EP release, Out of Body Experience. … read more

The post Episode #261 – Aly…

On April 21, The State Room will host one of the most epic concerts local music has to date: Ménage à Trois, showcasing Crook and the Bluff, Candy’s River House and PIG EON for a fully-orchestrated e…

Joshua Faulkner and Daniel Romero are the talents behind the geeky, electronic sci-fi duo, Conquer Monster. Created with modified computers, 8-bit synthesizers and 1950s radio samples, Conquer Monste…

Quiet Oaks singer/guitarist Dane Sandberg and drummer Spencer Sayer discuss the band's live finesse and how they've translated it to their debut record. … read more

The post Episode #258 – Quiet Oaks…

Local street-punk band Endless Struggle will reunite this March to play SLUT Fest for a one-time reunion show (for now). In this episode, Bobby Struggle and Jesse Struggle discuss Endless Struggle’s …

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 A…

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 …

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…

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 fi…

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 som…

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 th…

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…

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 – Ma…

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, M…

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 featur…

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 tra…

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-…