SLUG Mag Soundwaves

Episode #513: Lesser Moose

Meet Lesser Moose, the Salt Lake City jam band taking you on the scenic route through outer space. Born out of a community music night, a mom and son’s inside joke about

Episode #512: Tomper

Welcome to the wedding reception playlist of your dreams, except it’s all one band’s music, and that band is Tomper. “Wedding reception” music is what SLC-based musical m

Episode #511: Trauma Blonde

Trauma Blonde is like "Motörhead with Mia on vocals. Who's Mia? You're about to find out!" Their motto is "Shit really fucking sucks. Let's let our hair down." … read mor

Episode #510: Peter Holslin

Musician Peter Holslin is getting analog when it comes to making music. Under the moniker of Bruisecaster, Holslin creates an atmospheric sound of synthwave. … read more

Episode #509: Brutalust

Dylan Almond and Jill Whit are the electro-pop duo, Brutalust. Inspired by local bands Musor and Fiig, they make "happy music for sad people." … read more The post Episo

Episode #508: Matthew Driggs McMurray

Matthew Driggs McMurray is a composer, musician, sound designer and ringleader of his own experimental electronic record label, Escapa, and his project, Motia. … read mor

Episode #507: Jeffrey Howrey

After seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, Jeffrey Howrey started playing guitar. He has compiled all of his stories in his new book, DIY Rockstar. … read more Th

Episode #506: Men in the Kitchen

Men in the Kitchen are an "experimental pop" duo, each bringing different themes to their lyrics that complement each other perfectly. … read more The post Episode #506:

Episode #505: Matt Claflin

Music is something Matt Claflin can't live without, his heart and soul. He describes his desire to write songs, make music and play shows as a "constant itch." … read mor

Episode #504: Strange Familia

Fronted by Becken Jones and Garret Williams, Strange Familia portrays a "light and dense" vibe with an artistic style that's influenced by many sights and sounds. … read 

Episode #503: Atlas Slave

Atlas Slave describes their sound with four words: "pretty, moody, heavy, groovy." Stream their episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear their single "Color In Grey." … read mo

Episode #502: VAL/IN/TIME

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

Episode #501: Shrink the Giant

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

Episode #500: Willoh

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 po

Episode #499: Krooked Kings

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

Episode #498: SLUG’s 37th Anniversary Party (part 2)

Hear from Runestomper, Secondhand Sun, Shecock, St Moan, Sylke and Wasatch Valley Drifters in this episode of SLUG Soundwaves — plus live performance recordings … read mo

Episode #497: SLUG’s 37th Anniversary Party (part 1)

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 m

Episode #496 — Hurtado

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 m

Episode #495 — Don’t Apologize

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 Epis

Episode #494 — Fiig

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 mor