The March Violets on Post-Punk’s Origins

The March Violets on Post-Punk’s Origins
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SLUG chatted with The March Violets frontwoman Rosie Garland about the band’s history and what prompts their creativity. … read more

Reflections on the Future: Man-Made Men

Reflections on the Future: Man-Made Men
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When it comes to seeing Man-Made Men live, be sure to expect more than just a live music performance. … read more

Contaminated Intelligence: Unbroken Brotherly Bonds

Contaminated Intelligence: Unbroken Brotherly Bonds
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Although aspects of the Contaminated Intelligence project were started years earlier, it was not until 2009 that the band was officially formed. … read more

Opaque Shades: Strength Through Tenure and Tenacity

Opaque Shades: Strength Through Tenure and Tenacity
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Tenure speaks volumes when it comes to professionalism, reliability and quality, and both Ben Stich Houtz and Miah Smith have been active fixtures in the local goth community for decades. … read more

Prophecies of an Electric Sun: Ronan Harris of VNV Nation

Prophecies of an Electric Sun: Ronan Harris of VNV Nation
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He says, “I feel it is my duty to respect those who write these things to me—to talk with them about it and let them talk.” … read more

SLC Synth Alliance and Imperium Lunae: Brandon Callahan’s Myriad of Muses

SLC Synth Alliance and Imperium Lunae: Brandon Callahan’s Myriad of...
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SLUG recently had the opportunity to chat with local musician Brandon Callahan, one of Salt Lake City’s movers and shakers in the industrial genre. … read more

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself
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Gothic artist Lilly E. Gray “did what all good goth artists do … stole it off a headstone” at the Salt Lake Cemetery, where a mysterious grave reads “Lilly E. Gray, Victim of The Beast 666.” … read more

Review: Ashes Fallen – Walk Through Fire

Review: Ashes Fallen – Walk Through Fire
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California-based gothic rock band Ashes Fallen not only satisfies those that like darker post-punk styles of music, but it transcends genres and dips into both EBM and rock. … read more

The First Female Horror Host: A History of Vampira by Ashes Fallen

The First Female Horror Host: A History of Vampira by...
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SLUG chatted with gothic-rock band Ashes Fallen about their tenacious investigations and archiving of Vampira’s legendary life as the world’s first female horror host. … read more

Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality

Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality
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SLUG chatted with Empathy Test frontman Isaac Howlett about global differences in concert culture, the future of AI in the music industry and the best science fiction cult classics. … read more