Month: July 2015
![Review: Anti-Flag – American Spring](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Anti-Flag-American-Spring.jpg)
Review: Anti-Flag – American Spring
Anti-Flag American Spring Spinefarm Records Street: 05.26 Anti-Flag = The Clash + Rentokill + Kid Dynamite Over the years, Anti-Flag have formatted themselves as one of the most politically outspoken punk rock acts of this generation. In American Spring, the band has meticulously written songs based off of rhetoric from some of the most prolific
![Review: Alessandro Cortini – Risveglio](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/alessandro-cortini-risveglio.jpg)
Review: Alessandro Cortini – Risveglio
Allesandro Cortini = Cluster + early Tangerine Dream … read more
![Review: Aesthetic Perfection – Imperfect](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Aesthetic-Perfection-Imperfect.jpg)
Review: Aesthetic Perfection – Imperfect
Aesthetic Perfection Imperfect Metropolis Street: 05.12 Aesthetic Perfection = Vince Guaraldi + Necessary Response – Electricity Although I am not a fan of hearing live music on a produced album, this release is amazing. Daniel Graves’ voice and talent truly shine on this piano bar release. It is amazing to hear the electronic sounds of
![Review: Ad Hominem – Antitheist](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ad-hominem-antitheist.jpg)
Review: Ad Hominem – Antitheist
Ad Hominem = Discharge + The Ascendant x Sektemtum … read more
![Localized: Larusso](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Larusso-RusselDaniels-Localized.jpg)
Localized: Larusso
This month’s Localized will feature the heavy-hitting, poetic antics of Sights, followed by the addictive melodies of Larusso and Heartless Breakers headlining the show. If you miss the angsty days of the mid ’00s when Brand New and Taking Back Sunday dominated the airwaves, you better be at Urban Lounge on Thursday, July 16 at
![Localized: Static Waves](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Static-Waves.jpg)
Localized: Static Waves
Feel-good indie rock and hip-hop are going to be filling the Urban Lounge as they once again host some of the Beehive State’s finest musicians for Localized, brought to you by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9 FM and Spilt Ink SLC. The event will be held Aug. 20 at 8 p.m., and with the affordable
![Review: The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Image_Unavailable2.jpg)
Review: The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy
The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy Gose Ale Brewery/Brand: Anderson Valley Brewing Co. ABV: 4.2% Serving Style: 12 oz. can This beer pours a somewhat hazy golden/yellow color with a head that quickly fades to a foamy film. The nose is mellow with hints of lemon rind and dry wood. The taste starts tart but not overly
![Review: New Zealand Draught](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Image_Unavailable2.jpg)
Review: New Zealand Draught
New Zealand Draught Brewery/Brand: Hoppers Grill & Brewing Co. ABV: 4.0% Serving Style: Draft This beer pours a dark orange/amber color with a fluffy two fingers of foam on top. The nose is flowery with spicy malts and a hint of melon. The taste starts with a bit of toffee malts and toasted bread. Grassy hops begin
![Review: Amphetamine Blues: Issues 1 and 2](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Amphetamine-Blues.jpg)
Review: Amphetamine Blues: Issues 1 and 2
I was greeted upon opening the monochromatic first issue by a photo of a lacy thong hanging off a stiletto heel and a blurb about the editor, Sakellis Manos, aka “~manoc~”. Amphetamine Blues publishes album reviews, both new and old, as well as interviews, quotes from well-known musicians and simple biographies of underground, lesser-known bands. … read more
![Review: Betep No. 2](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Betep-No-2.jpg)
Review: Betep No. 2
Formatted in a single booklet with three separate stories, a CD with five songs and three postcards depicting morbid expressionist art, Betep No. 2 explores the darker side of humans. … read more