Year: 2024
Local Artist Spotlight: Lori Nelson
I first saw Lori Nelson’s paintings at the library and was immediately intrigued by the originality of her work. I had been told that she put herself in all of her paintings, but after talking to her, she insists that it is not by design. At first, she couldn’t decide on a style, Nelson says,
Film Review: Ordinary Angels
The Christian movie market has been thriving at the box office, which is impressive when you consider that it arguably has yet to produce a single good movie. … read more
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Local Labels: R.U. Dead
For my money, one of the best things happening on the local scene is the proliferation of Salt Lake area record labels and local releases. In the next few months I hope to be able to give a rundown on what they’re up to and write a continuing column featuring the products that are coming
Film Review: Bleeding Love
Bleeding Love is middle of the road movie that is better suited to a $6.99 rental at home than a trip to the theater. … read more
Record Review: December 1993
In Crust We Trust Various Artists Germany’s lost and found (which is also a well-established mail order operation) is responsible for this fine sampler of bands on their roster. International crust and grind galore—what a variety! Among them, the UK’s Concrete Sox and Heresy should be recognized by many, as well by two cuts from
Doughboys Interview: December 1993
Montreal, Canada is a county away from Minneapolis, Minnesota. What the two have in common is the Doughboys, a Canadian quartet that BS many of its punk-pop musical cues from the Minneapolis “all-rock” gods, Husker Du and the Replacements. Singer/guitarist/founder John Kastner phoned SLUG ten days before the band’s co-headlining stint with The Buzzcocks on
Local Review: ARCHAIC FUTURISTS – AN EXERCISE IN HUMAN ERROR
With resources they are provided—and only seeing the tip of its full potential—AN EXERCISE IN HUMAN ERROR feels like it’s been reduced to a 4-bit Game & Watch. … read more
SLUG Mag’s 35th Anniversary Party: A Show to Remember in...
The 35th Anniversary Party proved that there’s a space for everyone in the SLC music scene and that SLUG Mag maintains its commitment to covering and supporting it. … read more
Film Review: The Teacher’s Lounge
It’s an insightful piece of filmmaking that is unlikely to find the wide audience deserved, though it’s going to leave a mark on nearly everyone who sees it. … read more
SLUG’s Anniversary Party Celebrates 35 Years of Covering Utah’s Diverse...
SLUG’s 35th Anniversary Party is probably the most convincing way to get across that Salt Lake’s music scene has been—and continues to be—vibrant, diverse, inventive and always-growing. … read more