On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy sits down with Wasatch Roller Derby co-founder Honey Delunatic about the derby league, and our fearless host JP interviews Charu Das about the Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork and the upcoming Festival Of Colors, as well as Ischa and Raffi from SLC rock band Uncle Scam. We also preview some music from Uncle Scam’s new album, along with the latest from experimental art-rock duo Xiu Xiu. Do you like Sushi? Do you have any local spots in Utah that you’d like Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp to talk about for Episode #40? Give us a ring this week on our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show!

Host: JP

Executive Producer: Angela H. Brown

Lead Producer: Gavin Sheehan

Associate Producers: Jeanette D. Moses, Ricky Vigil, Esther Merono, Jonathan Paxton

Theme Song by Birthquake

Theme Producer: Jesse Ellis

Art Design & Logo: Thy Doan

Technical Designer: Kate O’Connor

Interviewers: Megan Kennedy, JP

Music This Episode: Dwellers, Xiu Xiu, Maha Mantra, Uncle Scam

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Episode #477 — Lapdog

Episode #477 — Lapdog

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.  

Episode #476 — Rachael Jenkins

Episode #476 — Rachael Jenkins

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  

Episode #475 — Melancholy Club

Episode #475 — Melancholy Club

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

Episode #474 — Cera Gibson

Episode #474 — Cera Gibson

On this episode, Cera Gibson discusses her recently released EP pinksoak, the evolution of her sound and her collaborative work. … read more

Episode #473 — Gracemaker

Episode #473 — Gracemaker

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

Episode #472 — The/Theys

Episode #472 — The/Theys

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, the band discusses their sound, origin and upcoming projects.  … read more