Month: August 2014
Roots, Radicals and Rockers: Jake Burns of Stiff Little Fingers
It’s been busy year for Stiff Little Fingers—they’ve completed their latest album No Going Back, toured the world, played the Rebellion Festival and are about to hit the salty shores of Salt Lake City as a part of Offspring’s “Smash 20th Anniversary” tour. How are things going for the gang? Well according to Jake Burns, “Fantastically well, actually.” … read more
Run On Sentence: Feelings & Freedom
Folk is, by definition, the carrying of culture. Dustin Hamman of Run On Sentence instinctively understands this—whether he’s at a hot springs ranch or a film festival, he internalizes experiences to translate into his music. His storytelling is second nature. … read more
Punk Rock Summer Nationals 2014 @ The Complex 08.26 with...
The Complex seems to have the edge when it comes to booking big-name punk acts. In the last year alone, Salt Lake has been graced by the likes of Adam Ant, Screeching Weasel—via the SLC Punk 2 film—and even Black Flag. Of course attending these gigs provides a hefty dent in the wallet, but it’s arguably worth the nostalgia, or in tonight’s case, a possible once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the legendary act, Stiff Little Fingers. … read more
Punk Rock Summer Nationals 2014 08.26 @ The Complex with...
On Aug. 26, The Punk Rock Summer Nationals tour featuring The Offspring, Bad Religion, Pennywise and Stiff Little Fingers stopped at The Complex in Salt Lake City. Two SLUG writers, Eric U. Norris and Nick Kuzmack, offer their unique perspectives of the show. … read more
Reasonable Transit: UTA Petitioned
Many diverse voices were heard at UTA’s monthly board of trustees meeting last Wednesday. … read more
Product Reviews
Product reviews for Bern, Chrome Industries, PasteUp, Syck Trix and Copper Urban. … read more
Video Game Reviews
Video game reviews for Abyss Odyssey, Another World 20th Anniversary Edition, Armillo, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Godfire: Rise Of Prometheus, Magic 2015, Murdered: Soul Suspect, One Piece: Unlimited World Red, Outlast, Squids Odyssey, Transistor, Valiant Hearts: The Great War, Wayward Manor and The Wolf Among Us. … read more
Book Reviews
Book reviews for… 331/3 Beach Boys, Brian’s Search, Darklight, Farscape Vol. 7, 33 1/3 Gang Of Four, J. Dilla’s Donuts, Judge Dress Classic, 33 1/3 Kanye West, The Midnight Rose, Murder Me Dead, Revivial: Vol 1, 33 1/3 Richard Hell, Seconds, Ranpopo Vol 2, The Walking Dead Vol. 21, WonTon Soup and WWE 50. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Strolling 101
In recognition of all the students returning to school, I offer a little Gallery Stroll education. Gallery Stroll is a monthly event when local galleries stay open later in the evening, typically from 6–9 p.m. for extended viewing opportunities. … read more
Beer Reviews
The Bohemian Brewing Company, located in Midvale, Utah, is one of the state’s most unlikely success stories in Utah’s recent beer history. Founded by Czech immigrant Joe Petras in 2001, Bohemian took a big chance on making old-world craft beer styles when the majority of craft beer drinkers were moving toward more hoppy and modern interpretations on English and Belgian styles. Joe’s philosophy was basically to make four beers, but make them well. … read more