The Saxophone Centenarian: Joe McQueen

The Saxophone Centenarian: Joe McQueen
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While being 100 years old and in good health is a feat in itself, Joe McQueen’s legacy is all about his impressive prowess as a musician. … read more

Ogden Twilight: Jared Allen Highlights Ogden’s Culture with Concert Series

Ogden Twilight: Jared Allen Highlights Ogden’s Culture with Concert Series
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When he moved back to Utah, Ogden Twilight co-creator Jared Allen says he saw that the Ogden Amphitheater was being underused. … read more

WASI Brings Colorful and Queer Sounds of Love and Acceptance to Utah

WASI Brings Colorful and Queer Sounds of Love and Acceptance...
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Ahead of their stop at Gold Blood Collective in Utah during Pride month, SLUG spoke with WASI about the big, rainbow picture of the tour. … read more

Keith Morris: Punk Rock, Prim & Proper

Keith Morris: Punk Rock, Prim & Proper
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Keith Morris is someone who has always kept himself musically busy. It’s a testament to his stance on punk’s ethos. “Punk rock is about freedom,” he says. … read more

Punk Rock Bowling XXI—How Shawn Stern Keeps PRB on the Rise

Punk Rock Bowling XXI—How Shawn Stern Keeps PRB on the...
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If you think Punk Rock Bowling is not an accurate representation of what punk rock represents, the ever-increasing attendance thinks the opposite is true. … read more

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult: Gabbing with Groovie Man

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult: Gabbing with Groovie...
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Thrill Kill Kult’s front man and founding member Groovie Man discusses his participation in the Wax Trax! Q &A touring panel for the movie Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax Records, their upcoming tour and took a brief look into the history of the band. We grieved, loved and laughed as we conversed about the days of yore. … read more

Come Out and Play With Noodles from The Offspring

Come Out and Play With Noodles from The Offspring
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Noodles, lead and rhythm guitarist (and original member), discusses what it’s like being in The Offspring after 35 years, the impact the band has had in the punk community, touring and what audiences can look forward to on the Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival this summer. … read more

Massively Appealing: The Starting 5

Massively Appealing: The Starting 5
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Mass Appeal, the recording agency out of New York that started from a popular zine, is promoting a quintet of talented artists. Their stop in Salt Lake City at Metro Music Hall was the perfect opportunity for SLUG to ask the artists of Mass Appeal about their “top fives.” … read more

We are not a Band Anymore! – Dubbed Withdraws

We are not a Band Anymore! – Dubbed Withdraws
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It may have taken them years to get the album of their dreams released, but it’s the best way for Dubbed to bow out on a triumphant note. … read more

Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen

Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen
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JD Allen is one of those jocks who outworks his competition. He works harder than anyone at fitness. He works harder than anyone at fatherhood. He simply works harder at his craft than anyone. … read more