On this week’s episode we dive into as much local coffee as we can, starting with SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talking to the people currently in charge of Mestizo Coffee House; then, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about the best coffee places in the valley; and finally we have a coffee roundtable featuring three representatives from three of SLC’s best coffee purveyors as we discuss their technique and preferences for the perfect brew. Plus, brand new music from SLC bands Settle Down and Baby Ghosts. Speaking of Yelp, Jeffrey Steadman will be back in a few weeks to talk brunch, and we’d like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show!

Host: Dan Nailen
Executive Producer: Angela H. Brown
Lead Producer: Gavin Sheehan
Associate Producers: Ricky Vigil, Esther Meroño, Alexander Ortega, Dan Nailen
Theme Song by Birthquake
Theme Producer: Jesse Ellis
Art Design & Logo: Thy Doan
Technical Designer: Kate Colgan

Interviewers: Ben Trentelman, Dan Nailen, Alex Ortega
Music This Episode: OK Ikumi, Settle Down, Mammoth, Baby Ghosts, Searching For Celia

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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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