Slug Magazine

Utah punk group Endless Struggle on their history in SLC's punk and alternative scenes, their return to music after a long hiatus and their upcoming album. … read more The post Episode #404 – Endless Struggle first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Born from challenging upbringing, MYKAH's music career reflects the determination she feels toward life's professional and personal obstacles. … read more The post Episode #403 – Mykah first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On the latest episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Salt Lake City rock band Trainsurfing discusses the collective love of heavy music that led to their EP Bitter. … read more The post Episode #402 – Trainsurfing first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

&Knuckles vocalist and guitarist Josh Derieg discusses the band's origins, their debut album, Songs to Stop Folding Your Arms To, and more. … read more The post Episode #401 – &Knuckles first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Local techno producer and synthesizer wizard Brain Detergent comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss his long history with electronic music, synthesis and more. … read more The post Episode #400 – Brain Detergent first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Listen to Scott Lippitt discuss his musical journey, meditation and more alongside tracks from his upcoming album, Meaning Maker, to be released on Oct. 7.  … read more The post Episode #399 – Scott Lippitt first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Soundwaves Episode #398 features SLUG Picnic performers Blair Street, a Utah band who combine indie, pop, latin rock sounds and more into their own blend. … read more The post Episode #398 – Blair Street first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLC’s up-and-coming Who Killed Candace—consisting of Hanna (vocals), Mal (guitar) and Levi (bass) and KJ (drums)—are a force to be reckoned with. … read more The post Episode #397 – Who Killed Candace first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The latest episode of "SLUG Soundwaves" features Mama's Boy, an artist who blends hip-hop, alternative and neo soul into a personalized sound. … read more The post Episode #396 – Mama’s Boy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The latest episode of SLUG Soundwaves features Cotes, a Utah-based hip-hop artist who imbues his music with positivity and an ethos of self-betterment.  … read more The post Episode #395 – Cotes first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Joe and Jenna Vickrey make up the core of English Budgies, described by Joe as “somewhere between indie and alt rock with some ... punk and electronic.” … read more The post Episode #394 – English Budgies first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Carter Sears paints a full picture of Sunfish’s sonic repertoire, from swinging synths to raspy glam rock vocals of a bygone era. … read more The post Episode #393 – Sunfish first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

With their first album release, Melon Collie, the duo of Homephone continued their penchant for easy and playful creation. … read more The post Episode #392 – Homephone first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Local indie pop outfit Plastic Cherries joined SLUG Soundwaves to discuss the band’s recent beginnings, their new album, Sunshine and more. … read more The post Episode #391 – The Plastic Cherries first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Local musician Sofia Scott comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss the annual Genderfuq event. Buy tickets to this year's event at urbanloungeslc.com … read more The post Episode #390 – Sofia Scott on Genderfuq first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Local indie pop musician Bobo comes to SLUG Soundwaves to discuss her new album, Bobo II, and more. … read more The post Episode #389 – Bobo first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Form of Rocket's Curtis Jensen joined us on SLUG Soundwaves to talk about the band's 20-plus-year history and their new cassette release. … read more The post Episode #388 – Form of Rocket first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Tom Petterson (label manager) and Brady Flores (founder and co-owner) of UPHERE! Records discuss their start as a record label and their upcoming Ukraine benefit compilation. Formed during the pandemic, UPHERE! Records was motivated by a passion for local music: “The goal is, we want people to start noticing Utah music because there’s a lot The post Episode #387 – UPHERE! Records first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Nahum Reyes is a Salt Lake–based musician who plays with local rock trio Lord Vox and makes solo music under the name Ages the Poet. … read more The post Episode #386 – Nahum Reyes first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Listen to the latest SLUG Soundwaves with AMEA, a local musical artist and sociologist with a big heart and a focus on community. … read more The post Episode #385 – AMEA first appeared on SLUG Magazine.