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On Episode 126 of Soundwaves from the Underground! -Green Day’s wildly popular American Idiot was released in 2004 to critical acclaim. 2010 saw American Idiot come to life on Broadway as a one-act musical. Dan Tracy, an actor on the play’s current run, speaks about the music and events that inspired this production. -The Wasatch Fault are loud, chaotic, complex and beautiful. This special blend of alternative rock has a way of stealing your subconscious with swirling guitar melodies and catchy, danceable riffs. Be careful or these guys will have you daydreaming all day. -The season of Christmas specials and extended commercial breaks is upon us. Turn off the reality TV and let Plan-B Theatre slice you off a piece of nostalgia with Radio Hour 8: Fairyana. Jay Perry and Jason Tatom give us details on this live radio show about a radio show where it’s miscreant writers become possessed by their characters during a holiday special. -Steeped in Americana, The Hollering Pines will pluck at your h

 Ischa B. is at the helm once again and she takes us through Episode 125 of Soundwaves from the Underground! - The U of U design department is offering a course in Product and Industrial Design. Department leaders and instructors are excited to teach new ideas and classes. Even Program Director, Jim Agutter, encourages students, new and current to “come make cool shit.” - Take some speedy riffs, fast drums, creative visions and put it all together. What do you get? Simian Greed. These innovative punks released an EP back in October that comes with crayons and a black and white cover so you can color it however you see fit. Talk about D-OI-Y. - Why sell out when you can just buy in? SLC Punk is due for a sequel and Rancid drummer and executive producer for SLC Punk 2: Punk’s Dead, Branden Steineckert, speaks on building steam and funds for the upcoming film project.  - Who the fuck gets banned from Burt’s Tiki Lounge?! When your music is about breaking all sorts of shit and ki

 With Ischa B. filling in for Dan Nailen this week, this is what’s in store for episode 124 of Soundwaves From The Underground. - Sketch Sunday brings local artists and the community together in a social setting to watch the creative process take place and celebrate different forms of art and techniques found in Salt Lake City. - La Verkin formed back in late 2012 and since then have been making noise and not giving a fuck. Earlier this year the band released their debut EP, Judge The Judger. - You can take your Veggie Delite and shove it. Jeff from Yelp gives us the mouthwatering lowdown on just about every deli that’s worth a damn in the valley. - Joshua James is a master of slow-paced folk jams, releasing music every year since 2006. His dreamy voice and beautiful music can be all you need to carry you somewhere else for a little while. - Adopt A Native Elder provides food, clothing, medicine, fabrics and other materials to aging Native Americans in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, so t

 This week on Episode 123 of Soundwaves From The Underground! -Local musician Lindsay Heath whom is known better for her dark, gothic sounds, is responsible for our new intro and interview segment music you’ll hear on this and future episodes of Soundwaves. - Ever wanted to hit the ones and twos like a pro? Did you ever think, with the proper knowledge that you could be the next track producing, pop culture, shuttershade-wearing songsmith genius? Salt Lake DJ and Production are providing the tools and courses to learn. Max Pain and the Groovies cannot be stopped. After forming in 2009 this band of old friends has been playing weekly showcases and producing gritty, groovy rock ever since and don’t have plans on slowing down. EVER. - You don’t expect anything that comes out of the little, religion-locked nest called Provo and this is especially true with The Moth and The Flame. Currently on tour in Europe, the band released an online-only EP on November 5th which is simply titled, &.

This week on Epidsode 122 of Soundwaves From The Underground! SLUG was able to pull Bill Allred away from butchering the names of “celebutards” and reading you your morning news on X96’s Radio From Hell long enough to talk to him about his podcast that he produces with his son, Dylan Allred, the Let’s Go Eat Show. Problem Daughter has been cranking out four piece punk rock tunes since 2009. After putting out two albums and taking a short break in 2010 the band came back with a full-length self-titled album in 2012. Brock Butterfield has been shredding professionally since 2004. He decided in 2005 that Utah’s mountains would make a better canvas for his work rather than the mounds of potatoes he found himself smashing in Idaho and soon found himself knee deep in the industry, placing in events since 2007 and becoming part of the Tyrant Snowboard team Jawwzz is a three piece, jam-rock band known for bringing the party to their crowd. Laser lights, confetti cannons, fog mach

This week on Episode 121 of Soundwaves From The Underground! • Cartel Fenice, part of the flamboyant and fabulous Bad Kids, lets us in on what this troupe of queens is all about. This group of art and theatre majors take your average drag show and turn it on its head, spinning it into a full blown party production. • Abiogene is a progressive metal band that formed in 2012, comprising of members who hail not only from good ol’ SLC but also from the sun soaked city of San Diego. The band spent most of last year recording their debut album, which we give you a taste of on this week’s episode. • To close out this week of Soundwaves, Mike Riedel recounts Utah’s winners at the Great American Beer Festival, lets us know what beers are worth a damn this fall/winter and teases us with info about a new beer bar opening downtown.   ·       … read more The post Episode #121 – The Bad Kids, Vile Blue Shades, Abiogene, Beer

On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with Jerry Rapier of Plan-B Theatre and playwright Eric Samuelsen to talk about the "Season of Eric" and their first production, Nothing Personal. And Jeffry Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best Halloween-related treats you can find around the valley to get you into the seasonal spirit. Plus, brand new music from local bands Formal and The Circulars. The Vile Blue Shades are reuniting for a one-night only Halloween show at The Urban Lounge and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the band and what you're most looking forward to at the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #120 – Plan-B Theatre: Nothing Personal, Formal, The Circulars, Yelp first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Allison Shephard sits down with Libby Linton of the electro-pop band Mideau; SLUG writer Thomas Winkley chats with Chris Allen of Anime Banzai to talk about this year's convention in Layton; and SLUG columnist and resident Jazz enthusiast Mike Brown dopes by the Soundwaves studio to chat about the upcoming season with our host Dan Nailen. Plus, brand-new music from neo-psychedelic duo Creature Double Feature. Next week, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #119 – Mideau, Anime Banzai, Creature Double Feature, Utah Jazz with Mike Brown first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Amanda Rock sits down with Salt Lake Tribune writer Heather King about Ladies Who Lunch; SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats with the founders of the Salt City Float Spa about their sensory tanks; and SLUG writer Nancy Perkins talks to Hames bernard, founder of the Castle Of Chaos about their haunted attractions. Plus, we preview October's Localized showcase with music from headliners Dustbloom and Light/Black. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #118 – Ladies Who Lunch, Light/Black, Salt City Float Spa, Dustbloom, Castle Of Chaos first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG's Editorial Assistant Alexander Ortega chats with Machiel Klerk of the Jung Society about their organization and workshops. Then, our fearless host Dan Nailen sits down with Stephen Simmons, co-founder of An October Evening to talk about the event and this year's plans. Finally, SLUG writer Brinley Froelich talks with Michael McLane of the Utah Humanities Council to discuss their programs and the current Book Fair happening around the state. Plus, brand new music from doom rock band SubRosa and heavy rock band Mortigi Tempo. In a few weeks Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #117 – Jung Society, SubRosa, An October Evening, Mortigi Tempo, Utah Humanities Council first app

On this week's episode we celebrate Banned Books Week with two of the more informed bibliophiles in the state. Catherine Weller from Weller Book Works and Betsy Burton from The King's English sit down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about the history of censorship in printed works, their favorite book, what this week means to them and so much more. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #116 – Banned Books Week first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we revisit The River District and what's happening in the area. First up, SLUG writer Ben Trentleman sits down with Maria Garciaz of NeighborWorks to talk about the work they're doing for the area. Next, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about restaurants inside the River District. Finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Brittany Reese of The Sugar Space to talk about their new venue on 800 West. Plus, we have brand new music from L'anarchiste and Lake Island. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #115 – NeighborWorks, L’anarchiste, Yelp, Lake Island, The Sugar Space first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we look at college radio in Utah. First up, our fearless host Dan Nailen sits down in the studio with Austin Hatch, the Program Director of KWCR 88.1 Weber FM at Weber State University; then we break from the airwaves as SLUG writer Amanda Rock chats with Mama Africa founder Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba about her business as well as the upcoming Kanda Bongo Man concert; then we're back on the air as SLUG writer Cody Hudson interviews Will Hatton of KUTE, the internal radio station for the University of Utah. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The North Valley and The Weekenders. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast next week to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #114 – KWCR 88.1 Weber FM, The North Valley, Mama Africa, The We

On this week's episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen takes the reigns for all three interviews. First up, SLUG's own been columnist Mike Riedel drops by to talk about the latest beer combinations hitting late summer; Jeffery Steadman from Yelp will pop in to talk about the best BBQ in the valley; and SLUG's film critic Jimmy Martin visits the Soundwaves studio to talk about the movies coming out this Fall. Plus, hear brand new music from local bands Parlor Hawk and Coral Bones. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #113 – Beer News with Mike Riedel, Parlor Hawk, Yelp, Coral Bones, Fall films with Jimmy Martin first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ben Trentlemen sits down with Lani Puriri of the DocUtah film festival to talk about their latest run; SLUG writer Alex Springer chats int he Soundwaves studio with the organizer of the Granary Row events; and SLUG writer John Ford talks to one of the reps for the Utah chapter of the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Plus, tune in brand new music from local indie-rock band Micheal Gross & The Statuettes and the latest solo album from Andrew Goldring. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #112 – DocUtah, Michael Gross & The Statuettes, Granary Row, Andrew Goldring, American Foundation For Suicide Prevention first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, it's an all metal roundtable as we bring in six of SLUG's finest metal writers to discuss violence in music. Alexander Ortega, Dylan Chadwick, Gavin Hoffman, Bryer Wharton, Megan Kennedy and Ricky Vigil bring their favorite examples to the table and discuss both the bands and their influence with our fearless host, Dan Nailen. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #111 – Metal Roundtable – Violence In Metal first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we get our roller derby game on, first with SLUG writer Kendall Gillett who interviews Dee Wrex and Slayer Cake from Ogden's own Junction City Roller Dolls; then Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best places to get ice cream treats in the valley; and SLUG writer Blake Lyszczynski visits with Cookie and Madeye Molly of Spanish Fork's own Happy Valley Derby Darlins. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The Pentagraham Crackers and The New Electric Sound. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in a few weeks to talk about BBQ in the valley and we'd like to hear about your favorite places around the valley. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #110 – Junction City Roller Dolls, The Pentagraham Crackers, Yelp, The New Electric Sound, Happy Valley Derby Darlins first appeared on SL

On this week's episode, it's all Craft Lake City as we prepare for the festival this weekend. First up, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Nathan McGee of Cricut; then, SLUG writer Thomas Winkley chats with Peter Reed, one of the men in charge of the DIY Engineer sumobot competition at the DIY Festival; and finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Ischa B. sits down with Megan Whittaker to talk about her tasty and decorative, crafted baked goods. Plus, we preview some of the music at this year's festival with Wildcat Strike and Golden Sun. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in the studio soon to talk about ice cream and treats, and we'd like to hear what your favorite treats around the valley are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #109 – Craft Lake City 2013 first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, Salt Lake Comic Con founder Dan Farr drops by to chat with our host Dan Nailen about the upcoming convention; SLUG Writer Tim Kronenberg chats with Terry J. Mitchell in the Soundwaves Studio about her art exhibition revolving around the 33-year-old racist serial killings at Liberty Park; and then our host Dan chats with SLUG beer columnist Mike Riedel about the latest brews and Epic's new brewpub! Plus, we bid farewell to Tolchock Trio and check out new music from electro-pop band Mideau. Craft Lake City is quickly coming upon us, and we’d like to hear what you’re excited to see at the festival this year. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #108 – Salt Lake Comic Con, Tolchock Trio, Terry J. Mitchell, Mideau, Mike Riedel first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG Writer Brinley Froelich sits down in the Soundwaves Studio with Jesse Parent of Salt City Slam to talk about their new slam nights at Weller Book Works, SLUG Senior Writer Mariah Mellus chats on the phone with runner Steve Cannon about his Million Dollar Marathon for cancer research; and SLUG Writer Gregory Gerulat talks with Twilight Concert Series founder Casey Jarman about the series and the 2013 lineup. Plus, brand new music from local bands KnowItAll and Heartless Breakers. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in the studio soon to talk about ice cream and treats, and we'd like to hear what your favorite treats around the valley are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #107 – Salt City Slam, KnowItAll, Million Dollar Marathon, Heartless Breakers, Twilight Concert Series first appeared on SLUG Magazine.