Month: March 2016
Localized: June Brothers
June Brothers’ music is emotionally charged, and lyrical focus is essential. “In order to know where the song is going, you need to have a distinct direction from the lyrics,” Riding says. Their singer-songwriter perspective has given them a playful view of their music. “ … read more
SLUG Holiday Comix – March 2016
Hey, everyone, it’s Pi Day! Let’s all celebrate by going out and eating a delicious … slice of pie … … read more
Shannon & the Clams: Shake Rattle & Roll
If curious fans are feeling impatient for a taste of the raw rock n’ roll sound that defines Shannon and the Clams, they can get a preview of what is sure to be a brilliant show by dropping the needle on the trio’s new record, Gone by the Dawn. It’s a perfect album that narrates the longing of heartache while still being something one can groove to. … read more
SLUG Snow Photo Feature: Lizard King
Last year, we got Lizard King out of snowboard retirement and brought him with us to Poland. It was an insane trip with nothing but hammers. This photo was shot at an abandoned hotel where we did whatever we wanted for three days. That never happens. … read more
Mostly Harmless: David Bello of The World is a Beautiful...
Harmlessness, the second full-length album from emo band The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die, has elevated the band’s status in the indie community. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Miles Vigil
I met Miles Vigil about 30 minutes before shooting this photo. He said that he had an idea for a photo, and then described how he wanted to ollie off this bump on the sidewalk to a ledge from which he would foot plant and then drop down into the street. What I pictured in my head was nowhere near as cool as what he actually did. … read more
Mike Brown: Dream Diary
They are mutated pit bulls with pig-like faces, but they have tiny legs, and they are all staring at me and my broken snow cone with a strong look of jealousy and contempt. This is just a tiny excerpt from one of the strange dreams I have on a regular basis. – SLUG Mag … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art is at Our Core
I have long believed that Utah has a gravitational pull in the creative community. Our breathtaking landscapes have inspired countless artists. – SLUG Mag … read more
Beer of the Month: Uinta Farmside Saison
These are good days for a beer nerd—it’s like a personalized Christmas designed just for me! It’s damn frigid this morning, and Uinta Brewing Company is my destination. The description that Uinta provided back in December made this beer sound too good—delaying, for me, is not an option. I strolled my ass into Uinta’s bottle shop where the bottles and other people clamoring for beers awaited me. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Mary E. Duncan
Mary E. Duncan has been on the SLUG Magazine copy editing team for more than eight years—longer than two presidential terms! Every copy editing meeting, she ensures that the magazine’s grammar is in line, that punctuation goes where it needs to, and that she treats the sentences she reads with tender, loving care. … read more