THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

For our annual Local Leaders issue, the trailblazing spirit of nonprofit Hope on TTaPP’s Sequan Kolibas and Steffy Perry McCullough is illuminated by designer Ryan McCardle. Read the full story on page 6 and check out McCardle’s work at ryjaymac.com.

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Water Pilgrimage: A Collaborative Perspective of Our Endangered Lake
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Through her work, Linda Dalton Walker hopes to inspire deeper conversations about the lake’s future and the actions needed to protect it. … read more

Arts | Interviews & Features

Bold & Beautiful: Jose Rojas
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Jose Rojas performs his choreography with Heels Queens Sundays at Milk+, and H.I.M. will perform at the Sneaker Convention Expo on April 5. … read more

Arts | Bold & Beautiful

Chat Pile @ Urban Lounge 03.05.25
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The most highly anticipated show of 2025 (speaking for myself) came to fruition as the pouring rain intensified on the night of Wednesday, March 5. … read more

Concert | Music

Soccer Mommy Pares Back for Evergreen 
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Even as Soccer Mommy's album Evergreen circles these kinds of grief-filled emotions, it finds a way to render them that feels approachable. … read more

Music Interviews

Music

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National Review: My Education, Theta Naught — Sound Mass III:...
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t might be a little blasphemous to bring out the Radiohead comparisons this early, but the instrumentals on this project are seriously next level: haunting violins, big drums and beautiful...

Music | National Music Reviews

Local Review: Josaleigh Pollett — bro’s bad january
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With many more amazing tracks on the album, Josaleigh Pollett’s sound is beautifully emotional and poetic project that paints clear pictures in your mind through songwriting. … read more

Local Music Reviews | Music

Local Review: Love, Audrey — Greetings from Rocket Park
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Love, Audrey also incorporates a wide variety of influences, with each song seeming to take notes from a different antecedent. … read more

Local Music Reviews | Music

Review: Horsegirl — Phonetics On and On
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honetics On And On is a skattershot, subtly noisy and playful record. It contains a breath of darkness that sometimes lurks around the edges looking in. … read more

Music | National Music Reviews

Film

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Ian Seabrook Takes A Deep Dive Into Visual Storytelling with...
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Despite the grueling conditions of underwater filmmaking, Seabrook thrives on the challenge. … read more

Film | Film Interviews

Film Review: Queen of the Ring
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Queen of the Rings isn’t going to be contending for any Oscars, but it’s a rousing and likeable sports movie that chronicles a turning point in history. … read more

Film | Film Reviews

Series Review: Daredevil: Born Again
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It's taken a wait of nearly five years for Daredevil: Born Again, but it was well worth the wait to give the devil his due. … read more

Film Reviews

Film Review: Riff Raff
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Riff Raff moves at a steady pace and is easy to get through, yet the moment it was over, I found myself asking, “Why did I sit through that?” … read more

Film Reviews

SLUG Soundwaves

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Episode #471 — Gilded Lillies

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

Episode #470 — Boyfriend Sushi Town

On this episode, the band discusses their new album Dogwood, how to describe their sound and a ton more. … read more

Episode #469 — Cardinal Bloom

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

Episode #468 — Muskies

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

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