Episode #77 – SLUG Staff’s 2012 Local Music Picks

On this week's episode, we gather the SLUG editorial and podcast teams together for a look at the best of local music for 2012. This show features Editor Angela Brown, Managing Editor Esther Meroño, Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil, Junior Editor Alexander Ortega, Office Coordinator/Producer Gavin Sheehan and our host Dan Nailen listening to each of their favorite tracks and recapping the year in general. The year is coming to an end, and a lot of people put dieting in their New Year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out, and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #76 – UMOCA, Filth Lords, Dunce School For The Arts, Desert Noises, Connect

This week's episode delves into local art, beginning as SLUG writer John Ford chats with Danica Farley from UMOCA; SLUG writer Anna Gedal sits down with Dunce School For The Arts co-founder Alexandra Karl; and SLUG writer Rebecca Frost talks with Michael Christensen and Cat Palmer about the Utah Arts Alliance event Connect. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band Filth Lords and Provo indie-rock band Desert Noises. The year is coming to an end and a lot of people put dieting in their new year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #75 – The Shred Shed, Reviver, Richards St. Art Collective, The Moth & The Flame, Muse Muse Café

On this week's episode we explore several all-ages venues in Northern Utah. SLUG writer Cody Hudson sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Jesse Cassar, owner of The Shred Shed; SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs talks with Randall Farrell from Richards St. Art Collective; and SLUG writer Steve Richardson chats with Darcy Roy and Debbie Philips of Muse Music Café in Provo. Plus, music from The Moth & The Flame and the recently reunited band, Reviver! What’s your favorite local album from 2012? We’ll be doing a show dedicated to our favorites from this year and we’d like to hear what releases you dug from 2012. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #74 – Hoppers, Joshua Payne Orchestra, Yelp, It Foot It Ears, Winter films with Jimmy Martin

On this week's episode its all in-studio! First up, Hoopers head brewer Donovan Steele drops by to talk about their winter brew, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp also pops into the studio to discuss Jewish foods around the valley, and SLUG's own movie critic Jimmy Martin chats with Dan about winter films and early Oscar contenders headed into 2013. Plus, brand new music from jazz ensemble the Joshua Payne Orchestra and experimental rock duo It Foot, It Ears. We’re doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #73 – Aldine Strychnine, The Boards, Salt Lake Spitfires

On this week's episode we talk old and new school punk, starting with an interview with longtime SLC punk musician Aldine Strychnine about his career, followed up with an interview he did with The Boards at a recent reunion show. Then, Dan chats with the Salt Lake Spitfires about the tragic death of their lead singer and moving on as a new version of the band. We also feature music from both The Boards and Salt Lake Spitfires. We’re doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #72 – Martha Hayden, Accidente, Bad Wolf Style, Robert & The Carrolls, 1FaceWatch

On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks with anthropologist Martha Hayden about the recently discovered Martharaptor; SLUG writer Ischa B. chats fashion with Tina of Bad Wolf Style; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman discusses the charity work being done by 1FaceWatch. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Accidente and Provo indie-folk group Robert & The Carrolls. What’s your favorite all-ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #71 – CD Baby, Spell Talk, Utah Lawyers For The Arts, GAZA

On this week's episode, we delve into the behind-the-scenes aspect of the music business. SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega talks to Kevin Breuner of CD Baby about their licensing program; SLUG Writer Nate Housley chats with Heather Sneddon from Utah Lawyers For The Arts about the legal work they offer artists; drummer Casey Hansen from GAZA drops by the studio to chat with Dan Nailen about his experiences with touring and what you should know before going. Plus, we listen the last EP of the recently broken-up Spell Talk. What’s your favorite all ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #70 – Bikini Body Project, Despite Despair, Yelp, Top Dead Celebrity, Jenna Kim Jones

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B chats with Charity April about her results with the Bikini Body Project; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops in to talk about the best places to find Thanksgiving foods; and SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks on the phone with stand-up comedian Jenna Kim Jones. Plus, music from two of our November Localized bands, Despite Despair and Top Dead Celebrity. The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ll be talking about specialty brews for the winter months. What seasonal brews are you looking forward to the most? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #69 – Horrifying Metal Roundtable!

This week we welcome our new host, Dan Nailen, in the most fitting way we could think: An all-metal roundtable! Six of SLUG's finest metal writers join us for a discussion of haunting, spooky and horrifying metal music just in time for Halloween, which becomes really informative and even heated! This week's panel includes SLUG writers Dylan Chadwick and Megan Kennedy, Senior SLUG writers Bryer Wharton and Gavin Hoffman, SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by in the next episode to talk about Thanksgiving food. We’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #68 – Monica Campbell, PTO, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Danger Hailstorm, P.O.S.

This week we bid our dear friend and host JP a fond farewell on his last episode of the podcast and welcome in our new host, Dan Nailen. We also have SLUG writer Mariah Mellus chatting with dancer and choreographer Monica Campbell; Dan sits down with local beer blogger Mike Riedel to talk the latest beer news; and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil chats with rapper P.O.S. on the phone about his new album. Plus, brand new music from SLC rock bands PTO and Danger Hailstorm. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by soon to talk about Thanksgiving food, and we’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more