For our second annual July Outdoorsy Issue, long-time SLUG illustrator Garrick Dean (@dean_illustration on Instagram) captures the joy and wonder of outdoor activities in Utah with a sick mountain bike jump over Salt Lake City!
Black Metal Yoga is a fresh spin on traditional yoga that incorporates low red lighting, candles, incense and (you guessed it) black metal into a yoga class setting. … read more
Tenure speaks volumes when it comes to professionalism, reliability and quality, and both Ben Stich Houtz and Miah Smith have been active fixtures in the local goth community for decades....
The night ends with a tremendous climax of fireworks exploding from above and sperm-shaped confetti raining down on the crowd. It wouldn't be Blink if there wasn’t some crass humor...
Flames shoot up from the front of the stage, emanating an intense heat as heads rock and hands fly in the air while the music blasts from Cage the Elephant....
DIIV played a set at Metro Music Hall that really delivered on the revamped art direction of Frog In Boiling Water, with plenty of additional artistic embellishments. … read more
SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery 2024 featured over 30 brewers and distillers from all over Utah with a wide variety of unique drinks for all palates! … read more
Learn more about three celebrations happening in Utah this year, from the 35th Annual Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival in Ogden to a brand-new Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk in Woods...
Drummer Chad Smith keeps an eye on everyone as bassist Flea runs the gamut of the stage, guitarist John Frusciante provides backup vocals and Anthony Kiedis keeps wailing on the...
The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire took place on Saturday, May 18, featuring games, a manifest of clues, a swarm of bicyclists and amazing sponsors. … read more
For those who missed out this year, allow our testimonials of the Kilby Block Party experience to guide you into making the right call next year! … read more
With a disco ball-glistening atmosphere and a star-studded lineup that could rival Coachella in sheer talent, Kilby Block Party was an absolute fever dream. … read more
As I continue to grow and become comfortable with who I really am, I think that my style will become a more refined reflection of my true self. … read more
Through manic, scribbled-out notes and a partially-eaten tape cassette, Rattigan detailed a behind-the-scenes look to his DIY style and musical antecedent. … read more
Today we will adventure through the realms of beer tasting notes for you, as you head into SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery 2024 on Saturday, June 15. … read more
Utah EDI Director Harry Hawkins says, "I'm not going to continue to be silenced by people who don't have the best interests of our students at heart." … read more
Western Skies: Toohoom-pai-ahv is packed full of historical, cultural and scientific information about the night sky and its cultural significance to the Southern Paiute tribe. … read more
Bitter Lemon leaves the audience with the same lingering, acrid taste in their mouth that will continue to haunt both Finlay and Helen in perpetuity. … read more
"I really love art from people who aren’t formally trained. You just see something that's so different than what you're going to see anywhere else.” … read more
Passion, independence and commitment to the hardcore community are what keep GVC going, a refreshing change in ethos in the era of mega-festivals and entertainment giants. … read more
Standing out in the scene can be tricky, yet Nancy Raygun has accomplished that in spades, not merely for their cheeky and rather topical moniker. … read more
You may remember the lace and leather, spandex pants, teased hair and showgirl makeup, as well as the gallons of booze, kilos of blow and all the debauchery that ensued,...
In just the last year, the Rape Recovery Center has provided service to over 2,000 survivors and victims, 575 hotline callers and 1.6 million people via outreach. … read more
The younger generation of Indigenous people … we are aware of what our grandparents couldn’t build for themselves, we are our ancestors greatest dreams. … read more
Seth Gonzales is it when it comes to Salt Lake’s underground hip-hop dance scene, recently placing third at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier. … read more
I would be excited to see Get Born explore more experimental tones and song structure in the future, but I’m more than willing to excuse it this time. … read more
Overall, there’s not one song on this album by Aaron Abrams that I can’t listen to. It’s a front to back, back to front, a million times over listen. … read more
BARBARIAN FAITH HEALER attempt to wrangle the Donald Trump election and grab it by the nuclear-wasted, genetically-modified, apple pie-flavored balls. … read more
On her new album MEGAN, Megan Thee Stallion challenges us to ditch the sad girl archetype by presenting us with another that’s empowering rather than enabling. … read more
Kosmos Burger by Whisperhawk is a six song EP that is a lollapalooza of surf rock and slightly psychedelic rock-buzz with a punk pop snarl. … read more
For the Olympic Deth day-ones, Nevada Homeslice is a more ambitious release than the band’s 2022 EP, which is more straight forward with its garage-punk sound. … read more
Justice Hyperdrama Ed Banger Records Street: 04.26 Justice = Gesaffelstein + Parov Stelar Since the debut of Cross in 2007, Justice has floated in and out of the limelight, but...
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari by Sleepbomb has been really dark with such heavy riffs—it is a great listen for those who are into doom metal and anything heavy. … read more
Charli xcx celebrates the archetype of a “brat” and crafts a postmodern collage using iconic pop-culture figures and brands to play with the concept of “cult-classic-ness.” … read more
Gary Dranow's Never Give Up is an album… that’s it. Trust me, I really wanted this to be more engaging than your run-of-the-mill Americana album. … read more
Imagine a place where you’re able to listen to local bands and witness live wrestling action at the same time. Luckily, SLC Wars makes this possible for all. … read more
Declatel is a solo project from Salt Lake City musician Kevin Hartley, who is the sole writer, recorder and producer for Where the Pieces Came From. … read more
This niche, underground festival in a tiny town outside of Great Basin National Park featured an exquisitely versatile lineup, but I had no idea the magic that Schellraiser would bring....
He still has that magic music factor of being an intuitive writer and musician. Getting out of his head, through music, is clearly therapy for the artist. … read more
After a thorough listen of St. Vincent's All Born Screaming, the burning figure on the cover appears as the phoenix, rather than the doomed. … read more
There’s no excuse not to experience Salt Lake City’s latest bedroom pop release from a talented local artist Kal Mara on her album CATALYST. … read more
Mariel Croft's Trying My Very Best creates room for anyone to stop, acknowledge, and work with their shortcomings. Or at least think really hard about them. … read more
For those who missed out this year, allow our testimonials of the Kilby Block Party experience to guide you into making the right call next year! … read more
With a disco ball-glistening atmosphere and a star-studded lineup that could rival Coachella in sheer talent, Kilby Block Party was an absolute fever dream. … read more
The Fabulous Four is an utter misfire from beginning to end and it's film going to meet a quick demise at the box office before it goes on to streaming....
Deadpool & Wolverine Director: Shawn Levy Maximum Effort and 21 Laps Entertainment In Theaters 07.26 Film icon Martin Scorsese famously said that the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t cinema, and at...
Widow Clicquot is a period piece, a costume drama, and a biopic—but at its heart, it’s a spellbinding story of selfless love, as well as self-love. … read more
Twisters is a highly enjoyable summer blockbuster that can be readily enjoyed even if you’ve never seen Twister, as well as by die-hard fans. … read more
While it certainly has strong elements of both the satirical and the macabre, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a deceptively beautiful film at its center, and proves to...
Meiners remains hopeful that Conversion will educate and empower audiences worldwide as it gradually reaches an audience and gets its messages across. … read more
The Convert is a heartfelt period piece focusing on a lesser-known time and place, and it earns a recommendation, especially if you like historical films. … read more
The message of this heartfelt and beautiful film is simple yer powerful: love is love, there is hope, and there is a place out there for all of us. … read more
MaXXXine sets out on a very spankingly confident heel, it unfortunately stays on that same white stiletto the whole time, not daring to switch stride or direction. … read more
Fly Me To The Moon is nothing more and nothing less than an enjoyable romcom with just enough history to hopefully steer audiences who want to know more in the...
Touch is a beautifully crafted character study about making every moment count, and about having the courage to communicate your deepest fears and feelings. … read more
With Kinds of Kindness, Lanthimos has cemented himself as one of the best filmmakers of the 21st century. I can’t wait to see what he does next. … read more
I fear Ishana Night Shyamalan has made a solid debut feature film for a nepotistic director and I genuinely look forward to how she furthers her legacy. … read more
And if you’re looking for a recognizable brand that will get your kids excited, Despicable Me 4 is certainly the big event movie for the little ones. … read more
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F isn't the must-see event that Top Gun: Maverick was, but as a straight-to-Netflix release, it doesn't have to be. … read more
Unlike its determined protagonist, Space Cadet is perfectly content to be an acceptably amusing junk food movie and never try for anything more. … read more
Horizon: An American Saga—an epic western being released in theaters in two parts this summer, isn’t just his boldest move yet, it’s a charge into the unknown. … read more
A Quiet Place: Day One is the blockbuster debut of writer-director Michael Sarnoski, who gained notice with the mesmerizing indie feature Pig. … read more
Daddio was a film that got its hooks into me and won’t let go. It’s a simple yet perceptive depiction of two people learning a bit more about themselves. … read more
The Exorcism may never have had the potential for greatness, yet it certainly could have been much more than a movie that is a major chore to finish watching. … read more
The Bikeriders isn’t the best dramatic film of the summer, though it’s a strong one and it stands the best chance of finding a wide audience. … read more
Thelma is the best action film of the year by a wide margin, not because it redefines the genre, but because Margolin's priority is to make a really good film....
Treasure has scattered moments that elicit a degree of genuine emotion, though most of them come not from the story, but simply from seeing the locations. … read more
As Ghostlight hits theaters across America on June 14, the Kupferer family is taking this exciting new chapter in their lives one day at a time. … read more
I Used To Be Funny is an affecting and compelling film that pulled me in so completely that it kept me awake for hours trying to process it. … read more
Overall, this season of Smiling Friends is just as strong as the first, and also indicative of the many directions the show could go in later on. … read more
In A Violent Nature is very promising technically and, maybe with a better script, could’ve paved the way for a refresh that the slasher genre is so desperately begging for....
Experiencing love and loss alongside Dog and Robot, and as each person finds a special meaning to the story, for Pablo Berger, it is truly a dream come true. … read more
There's something to be said for dumb fun, but there's a whole lot of dumb and not nearly enough fun on display here. Bad films. Whatcha gonna do? … read more
She’d like it to inspire people to reconnect with someone from the past and spend time together. Whether in the great outdoors or together in a theater. … read more
Babes is hardly a movie for everyone, though it’s likely to do very well with its target female audience and can be readily enjoyed by men as well. … read more
Atlas is a prime example of the kind of assembly line filmmaking that may benefit from costing you nothing apart from your Netflix subscription. … read more
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
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 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
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 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
Tiger Bike, a four-piece emo band, discusses their time in an LDS-centered college and how they think the places you make emo music are the places you hate. … read more
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
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
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
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 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...
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
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
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
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
In an exclusive interview with SLUG Soundwaves, psychedelic singer-songwriter Elowyn debuts never-before-heard songs from her upcoming album release. … read more
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
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
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