SLUG Magazine

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   The post Episode #476 — Rachael Jenkins first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #475 — Melancholy Club first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode, Cera Gibson discusses her recently released EP pinksoak, the evolution of her sound and her collaborative work. … read more The post Episode #474 — Cera Gibson first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #473 — Gracemaker first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, the band discusses their sound, origin and upcoming projects.  … read more The post Episode #472 — The/Theys first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Gilded Lillies are an SLC indie-rock project led by Macy Weekes (guitar, vocals) and supported by Noah Vaughn (drums) and Tyler Smith (bassist). … read more The post Episode #471 — Gilded Lillies first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode, the band discusses their new album Dogwood, how to describe their sound and a ton more. … read more The post Episode #470 — Boyfriend Sushi Town first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, the group chats about the bands that got them into playing music, the origin of the group itself and their songwriting process.  … read more The post Episode #469 — Cardinal Bloom first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Muskies talk about curating vibes, busking in alleyways — even whole touring — and the creation of their debut album, Muskies.  … read more The post Episode #468 — Muskies first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Laterza and Orellana talk about the band's origins, their unpinnable sound and their experience playing Kilby Block Party in 2023. … read more The post Episode #467 – Musor first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this SLUG Soundwaves episode, the group talks about their sound, performance history and exciting new songs coming out soon. … read more The post Episode #466 – lucy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Itamura discusses her inspirations, new sonic directions and solo producing. … read more The post Episode #465 – Cali Flora. first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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.

In this episode, SLUG Junior Editor Asha Pruitt reads her review of Whisperhawk's Keepers of the Earth Vol. 2, released on November 2, 2023.  … read more The post Episode #444 – Review: Whisperhawk's Keepers of the Earth Vol. 2 first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Parallax is a hardcore band that was popular in the early 2000s, in the Utah Valley. They will be playing Crucial Salt Lake happening May 25, at Soundwell. … read more The post Episode #443 – Parallax first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode is part of a new segment called Soundwaves Reviews, where we give our listeners an audible edition of our online music reviews. … read more The post Episode #442 – Review: Jacob T. Skeen's Telestial first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In this episode, PERSONA 749 members joined me at the SLUG headquarters where they spoke about their upcoming debut album. … read more The post Episode #441 – Persona 749 first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Cautious Clay, aka Joshua Karpeh, is a singer/songwriter and producer from Cleveland, Ohio. … read more The post Episode #440 – Cautious Clay first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In today's episode, the guys talk about writing their second album, “Player,” and how that move to Chicago actually didn't go as planned. … read more The post Episode #439 – Boyfriend Sushi Town first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Bad Luck Brigade is a five-member band from Logan, Utah. In this episode, they define their jazzy hip-hop sound and discuss some of the technicalities they've discovered together. … read more The post Episode #438 – Bad Luck Brigade first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The Mellons are a four-piece baroque pop band residing in Salt Lake City and Provo Utah. The band formed in 2020, and was signed by the label Earth Libraries in 2021. … read more The post Episode #437 – The Mellons first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Goldmyth is a harpist and singer-songwriter in Provo who crafts dreamy, indie-pop melodies. She chats about balancing motherhood with a successful music career and debuts some unreleased music. … read more The post Episode #436 – Goldmyth first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

The guys from Over Under reminisce about their time on tour and what they realized about themselves when their dreams became reality. … read more The post Episode #435 – Over Under first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Worlds Worst talks about their first time recording in a studio, what they call the “slacker ethos” and how it's actually crucial to their band's sonic fingerprint. … read more The post Episode #434 – Worlds Worst first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Anaïs Chantal sits down with SLUG Soundwaves to discuss her new album Where Do I Go?? … read more The post Episode #433 – Anaïs Chantal first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Tyler Harris and Ian Kirby from psych-pop group future.exboyfriend sit down with SLUG Soundwaves to chat about breakups, playing Kilby Block Party and getting high at the gym. … read more The post Episode #432 – future.exboyfriend first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Western surf-rock outfit Casio Ghost chat about the authenticity of playing actual instruments and existential inspirations in their music, such as the writings of Albert Camus. … read more The post Episode #431 – Casio Ghost first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In an exclusive interview with SLUG Soundwaves, psychedelic singer-songwriter Elowyn debuts never-before-heard songs from her upcoming album release. … read more The post Episode #430 – Elowyn first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

SLUG Soundwaves sat down with not one, not two, but all four members of The Apathetics! The band chats about the intersection between pop-punk, emo-punk and skate-punk. … read more The post Episode #429 – The Apathetics first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

In an interview with SLUG Soundwaves, guitarist and vocalist Alex Sandoval of Gonk explains why people call their music "punk for kids." … read more The post Episode #428 – Gonk first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Mark Dressman of RIP Cassette chats about quarter life crises, wrestling with dissonance and "looking back on this phase of [your] life as if they were polaroid pictures." … read more The post Episode #427 – RIP Cassette first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Heath chats about the landscapes she visualizes when composing songs and the addition of heavier metal elements to her eight-piece orchestra. … read more The post Episode #426 – Lindsay Heath Orchestra first appeared on SLUG Magazine.