Year: 2024
Worth a Thousand Words: The Photography of Melanie Moreno
As local photographer extraordinaire Melanie A. Moreno demonstrates, photography can—and should—be approached similarly to other “fine” arts. … read more
Preserving Calm: Peter Wiarda Explores SLC’s Endangered Architecture
Peter Wiarda’s interests in forgotten or overlooked architecture have come full circle in his new photo book Urban Calm, released on October 12. … read more
Play Review: Full Color
“Full Color,” through laughter, sorrow and hard-to-swallow realities, gives people of color a declaration of resistance and truth against the large, privileged monolith of white Utah. … read more
Local Review: Recidivist – Madness Malformed
If you enjoy overwhelmingly intense slams and beautifully constructed musical composition, Recidivist’s Madness Malformed should be your next listening venture. … read more
Jessie Carlton: Bridal Photographer by Day, Concert Documentarian by Night
All in all, Jesse Carlton loves to go with the flow, taking any chances she can get to shoot photos for musicians and their fans alike. … read more
Localized: eardrums
Despite only forming in 2022, eardrums has already become a staple in the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
The March Violets on Post-Punk’s Origins
SLUG chatted with The March Violets frontwoman Rosie Garland about the band’s history and what prompts their creativity. … read more
Film Review: Anora
It’s tempting to compare Anora to the older works of Woody Allen, in terms of the raw filmmaking style, the New York setting and the deceptively simple story. … read more
Localized: Lovelace
SLC’s metal scene has always been a hotbed for unrelenting music, but Lovelace brings a mix of extreme metal, thrash and punk with a heavy dose of humor. … read more
Ryan Mayfield: Experimenting With Perception
Local photographer Ryan Mayfield came to Utah from South Bend, Indiana, and is currently attending grad school at the U of U getting his PhD in psychology. … read more