SLUG Soundwaves is back with another review episode, where listeners can hear our online-exclusive music reviews in audio format, read by the author themself. This week, SLUG Editorial Assistant Alton Barnhart reads his review of Eminem’s newest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The years since Eminem’s 2010 album Recovery haven’t been kind to the Detroit superstar. Unable to create anything in the last 14 years that has come close to his near-perfect album The Marshall Mathers LP, Mathers has resorted to symbolically murdering his former self in his most jaded and misguided project yet. 

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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

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