Authors: Kamryn Feigel
Creature Feature: The Harlot
Outspoken and unapologetic, Wade Leavitt, aka The Harlot, is making waves in the Salt Lake drag community with her big personality and even bigger brows. This beautiful and bearded, Las Vegas–grown queen gives us a glimpse into her fabulous life of inclusivity and self-love. … read more
Cakes da Killa: Spitting Truth and Fire
Since making his debut, Cakes da Killa has proven to be much more than just a rapper, but a true queer performer advocating for equality and body positivity with his provocative lyrics, sexual candor and impeccable style. … read more
Creature Feature: Opal Ascension
This quirky little daddy has brought some serious East Coast flair and space magic to the Salt Lake scene, which is just what our growing community needs during tumultuous times. … read more
Localized: CHOiCE
Whether it’s house, downtempo vibes of reggae, or an affinity for hip-hop, CHOiCE incorporates a broad selection of electronic in her music. CHOiCE will headline with Le Voir at SLUG Localized, Dec. 8. … read more
Localized: Le Voir
Le Voir started as a solo acoustic project and has since transformed into something much more complex and unique. … read more
Sugar House Distillery: Still Life in Motion
Sugar House Distillery has been expanding in size and pride, working hard to create some of the most exciting and true craft spirits that Utah has to offer. With another year coming to a close, Sugar House Distillery Owner James Fowler and Head Distiller Eric Robinson are setting roots into the community deeper than ever. … read more
Creature Feature: Eden Flesh
“[Eden Flesh is] something different. She’s the most powerful aspect of my feminine and masculine sides and it comes together in this thing that’s not really human anymore. She has definitely given me strength that I didn’t realize I had. I can stomp when I’m in fucking heels and feel really good about it.” … read more
Creature Feature: King of Drag Loke
Tori Loke is a bi-structured creature who flawlessly represents both ends of the gender spectrum of drag. She’s beautiful—long and strong, boasting a smile and a gentle aura. I’m instantly intrigued by how captivating her look is. It almost perfectly reflects the blend of femininity and masculinity that exudes from her as she opens up about herself and her art. … read more
Creature Feature: Chelsea Siren, Enchantress of the Stage
Miss Siren is known for her ideas on body positivity and women empowerment, and her performances are real-life advertisements for those personal values. … read more
Localized: Valerie Rose Sterrett
Art is created in a myriad of ways. Some create from a place of joy and others from a place of darkness. Such is the way with musician Valerie Rose Sterrett. SLUG sat down with Sterrett and her husband/bandmate/artist B.C. over coffee one rainy evening. Immediately upon introducing myself to the two, I could sense the same intense emotions that were portrayed in the album Monsteria permeated from Sterret’s being. Calm, collected and seemingly reserved, Sterrett is a woman with some pretty forward ideas.
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