Year: 2018
Skate Photo Feature: Kendall Woodhouse
Kendall Woodhouse started trying this nose slide at the end of the session while everyone was getting in their cars and packing up to head to the next spot. I watched and captured this photo as I was packing up my gear as well. … read more
Beer of the Month: Coffee Cream Ale
Coffee Cream Ale from Kiitos Brewing carried home a gold medal from this year’s Great American Beer Festival. We agree with the judges’ assessment that Coffee Cream Ale is one of the best coffee beers in the land. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Zak Elsea
In getting physical copies of SLUG Magazine to Anyplace Cool, SLUG distribution driver Zak Elsea straight-up hustles. Since November 2016, Elsea has done anywhere from three to five SLUG Mag routes for any given month. … read more
National Music Reviews December 2018
December reviews of the latest releases from artists like Reverend Horton Heat, The 1975, Jeff Tweedy and more throughout the month.
Film Review: Robin Hood
While there are still many similarities to the previous productions of Robin Hood (honestly, how could it not?), the modernization comes in the form of Bathurst’s intense action sequences, which come across more like a current military operation rather than medieval combat. … read more
Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin @ Metro Music Hall 11.14
For tonight’s show, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin performs the score to Suspiria live along with the film and then finished out the set with an adrenaline infused journey through some of Simonetti’s other compositions from scores to films like Deep Red, Dawn of the Dead, Demons and Phenomena. … read more
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist: One Does Not Simply Wade into Waterdeep
I’m always looking for an opportunity to lure tabletop gaming neophytes into the addicting world of chucking dice and chugging carbonated drinks well into the wee hours of the morning. When Waterdeep: Dragon Heist came across my desk, I nearly crit my pants. … read more
Election Day 2018: Conversing with Uncle Al, No Antics: A...
On Friday Nov. 23, the Ministry AmeriKKKant tour will be making a stop at The Depot. The mysterious French synth-wave creator Carpenter Brut will be one of the supporting acts as well as our locals, Natas Lived. SLUG had the opportunity to converse with Ministry creator and front man Al Jourgensen on Election day. … read more
The Story So Far @ The Complex 11.05 w/ Citizen,...
November 5 made for an exciting Monday night in Salt Lake City as Movements, Citizen, Turnover and The Story So Far played a sold out show at The Complex. The energy was high, and I was excited to dive into a nostalgic evening, full of memories and familiar faces. … read more
Transgiving 2018: Celebrating Community And A ‘Buffet of Queer’
Salt Lake’s LGBTQ+ community is trying to reignite the communal flame that once existed somewhere on this earth, with events such as Transgiving. This event is currently in its second year, and caters primarily toward the trans youth who need support and love. … read more