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Bone Throwers toss garage rock, deviant psychedelia and gristly surf into the genre-blender with one of a kind result that SLUG, and you, can’t get enough of. … read more The post Episode #464 – Bone Throwers first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Fight the Future discuss their upcoming music and how their political opinions fuel their love and motivation for creating. … read more The post Episode #463 – Fight the Future first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Little Moon aka Emma Hardyman discusses the metamorphosis of the folk-rock band, winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2023 and their recent album Dear Divine. … read more The post Episode #462 – Little Moon first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we chat with the band about their origin, sound and everything that went into making Little While the robust, beloved record it is.  … read more The post Episode #461 – Hoppy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The originators of the Plastic Cherries, Shelby and Joe Maddock, started making music together as a home project in 2020. … read more The post Episode #460 – The Plastic Cherries first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Solo artist and former Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Jeff Dewsnup has found his rightful place in the local shoegaze, grunge scene. … read more The post Episode #459 – Jeff Dewsnup first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

BONNEVILLE's vocalist Jack Ralls, along with Chase McLendon, Gabe Valadez and Thomas Smith, have captured the unique stylings that Provo has become known for. … read more The post Episode #458 – Review: BONNEVILLE’s Another Flower first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Body of Leaves is has cemented itself as one of SLC’s best post-punk groups. In this episode of Soundwaves, the group discusses their origin, sound and new projects.  … read more The post Episode #457 – Body of Leaves first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Unable to create anything decent in the last 14 years, Mathers has resorted to symbolically murdering his former self in his most jaded and misguided project yet.  … read more The post Episode #456 – Review: Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Poolhouse’s message couldn’t be more clear to me: do everything you can to see your creative vision through, and compromise at nothing to get there. … read more The post Episode #455 – Poolhouse first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLUG Soundwaves is back with another review episode, this week, SLUG Editorial Intern Leah Call reads her review of Clairo's newest album Charm. … read more The post Episode #454 – Review: Clairo’s Charm first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The Johns were originally made up of John, Little John and other rotating drummers who didn’t end up sticking. … read more The post Episode #453 – The Johns first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week, SLUG Contributing Writer Arthur Diaz reads their review of British pop icon Charli xcx’s newest album BRAT. … read more The post Episode #452 – Review: Charli xcx’s BRAT first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLC singer-songwriter and producer Kal Mara recently released her debut album, CATALYST. She relays her relatable story from a place of deep emotional healing. … read more The post Episode #451 – Kal Mara first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLUG Soundwaves is back with another review episode this week, Alton Barnhart reads his review of local outfit BARBARIAN FAITH HEALER's AMERICARNAGE. … read more The post Episode #450 – Review: BARBARIAN FAITH HEALER’s AMERICARNAGE first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Menlo is a six piece Salt Lake-based band that’s been around since at least the early 2000s. … read more The post Episode #449 – Menlo first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The ripping chords and striking anti-colonial lyrics were incredible and fascinating to me. I wanted to dive into the reasons why an album like Funeral for Justice was written. … read more The post Episode #448 – Review: Mdou Moctar’s Funeral for Justice first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions are also starting a residency at O’Shucks  Bar and Grill on the Park City Main Street strip every Monday night from 6-9. … read more The post Episode #447 – Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The EP is a cute little box that packages up fuckskin’s discography and is sent off to sea with a trail of joyous nostalgia and broken hearts behind it. … read more The post Episode #446: fuckskin – you can find it first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Tiger Bike is a 4-piece emo band who found its genesis after its members attended BYU-Idaho. Based now in Salt Lake, the band has collected a large underground following with seven releases since 2022. The band’s latest EP released is called “3 Sundays in a week,” which was followed by a b-side acoustic release and The post Episode #445 – Tiger Bike first appeared on SLUG Magazine.