Mercury Rev: A Gasp of Air for the Faint Pulse of Today’s Alternative Music

Mercury Rev: A Gasp of Air for the Faint Pulse...
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The debate has begun: who defines alternative music today in the most authentic sense? One answer is Mercury Rev, a five piece all of which reside in New York. … read more

Megadeth: October 1995

Megadeth: October 1995
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Megadeth is one of the survivors of the 1980’s heavy metal revolution. And, they’ve got a new CD, Hidden Treasures on Capitol Records and a tour to prove it. … read more

Local Reviews: October 1995

Local Reviews: October 1995
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There have been tons of worse bands around. Some still are, and getting. If you’re into that groovy free love guitar driven ballad stuff, you’ll dig this band. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Lilia Maughn

Bold & Beautiful: Lilia Maughn
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A proud product of Utah’s ever-evolving drag scene, Lilia Maughn’s story is one of artistry, community and self-discovery. … read more

Film Review: Better Man

Film Review: Better Man
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Better Man is a somewhat uneven mix of daring ideas and by-the-numbers filmmaking, but it comes together to do what it sets out to do. … read more

God Never Spoke, Only Beast: The Biblical Desperation of Beast Games

God Never Spoke, Only Beast: The Biblical Desperation of Beast...
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Join me as I sit down in a crowded theatre of disqualified contestants as we boggle at the multi-fixed dangling-key spectacle that is Beast Games. … read more

Top Five Soundtracks of 2024 for Being Where You Already Are 

Top Five Soundtracks of 2024 for Being Where You Already...
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Here are five soundtracks that helped me learn life’s most timeless — and obvious — lessons. … read more

Behind The Seams: The Weird and Wonderful World of McGrew Studios

Behind The Seams: The Weird and Wonderful World of McGrew...
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When I ask about Jennifer McGrew’s job title, she slides me a glittery business card that reads “Director of Disguises.”  … read more

Contributor Limelight: Bailee Elaine

Contributor Limelight: Bailee Elaine
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Bailee Elaine has blessed SLUG with her poetic knack for telling essential community stories — from drag queens to local artisans — for the last two years. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Ben Trentelman

Contributor Limelight: Ben Trentelman
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Since 2007, Ben Trentelman has contributed countless pieces bolstering SLUG’s media and community coverage. … read more