Chaidi Brooki and brother Kenny come together to create the genre-shapeshifting band Chaidi. Coming from a long line of singers in the family, the pair grew up singing. … read more

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In this special spook-tacular episode of SLUG Soundwaves, we wind the clocks back to 2011 as Bryer Wharton discusses the local heavy metal scene. … read more

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Lead vocalist Adam Borgione, bassist Alex Millet, keyboardist Joe Pedersen, guitarist Sam Morrison and drummer Bridger Croxford make up the band The Lingo. … read more

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Sitting quaint in local Orchard Studios, the folky Americana artist Daniel Young is always stretching the definition of "country music." … read more

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Enriched with grunge-pop aesthetics and dabbling in shoegaze, SLC-based band the Gontiks has been continuing to expand their experimental sound. The team made up of Caine Wenner, Emmett Crofoot, Gibson Bracken and Nathan Marabello (who was away during this interview) detail their upbringing, from starting a friendship to slowly “putting poetry to music.”

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Chris Proctor is the singer and bass player of the punk-surf rock band, The Modifiers. In a band that's 25 years old, Proctor has seen some shifting tides. … read more

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David Payne is a musician, game designer, artist and the creator of the Gallery of Fine Hyper-Art (GOFHA). Learn how he creates his unique multimedia pieces and hear "Sigh Gaires" by Red Bennies. … read more

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The Madeline has an atmospheric, ominous sound with a strong musical foundation in alternative rock. Find out why the group describes their music as "cathedral gaze" and hear the song "The Definition" off their latest album. … read more

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Halee is a multi-instrumentalist who plays the cello, flute, mandolin, drums, piano and saw, along with some instruments of her own. She is also a member of many local bands including Hoofless, RIFF TKR and GRGL. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Halee discusses surprises in the music writing process, recent collaborations and solo work.

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The soft grunge group and self-described “girlband” 4.PLAY has achieved a lot in just one year. From releasing a couple of singles to a full-length LP, the group continues to shine bright. On this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, 4.PLAY discusses their influences, learning to play and their newly released LP Hard To Love. 

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