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Hurting and Healing: An interview with Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender...
Teri Gender Bender spoke with me on a lazy afternoon about such topics as: her band, Le Butcherettes and their phenomenal new album bi/MENTAL. … read more
11 Great Experimental Albums That You Might’ve Missed in 2018
Amid the fun of year-end lists, it’s easy to get lost in the press. In an effort to give voice to some undeservedly unsung releases, this feature highlights 11 great albums from across the experimental underground. … read more
All Worlds Must Collide: Reflections with Ronan Harris of VNV...
On Dec. 5 The Metro Music Hall is going to be filled with the amazing sounds of VNV Nation. VNV Nation creator, Ronan Harris discusses the powerful messages and music styles that dominate his work. … read more
Election Day 2018: Conversing with Uncle Al, No Antics: A...
On Friday Nov. 23, the Ministry AmeriKKKant tour will be making a stop at The Depot. The mysterious French synth-wave creator Carpenter Brut will be one of the supporting acts as well as our locals, Natas Lived. SLUG had the opportunity to converse with Ministry creator and front man Al Jourgensen on Election day. … read more
Damned, If You Do: An interview with The Damned’s Captain...
When it comes to legendary punk rock bands, there’s all the Hot Topic t-shirt names we all know. But when we’re talking about a band that was original and underived, The Damned are truly deserving of legendary status. They never sounded like anyone else. … read more
Star Chaser: The Church return to Salt Lake City to...
Having just kicked off the month-long tour with an appearance at the Taste Good Festival in Long Beach, California, Steve Kilbey, singer-songwriter and bass guitarist for The Church, took a few moments to reflect and look forward. … read more
Roots Runnin’ Wild: An interview with Chuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan is one of those artists that has the ability to speak to a vast amount of different people. He’s a punk rocker with roots. He’s an outdoorsman, a poet and he’s able to tap into those things and be relevant. Though we may have awhile to wait for new music from Chuck, I know that it’ll be worth the wait. … read more
He’s got the California Blues: An Interview with Dave Alvin
Dave Alvin has always been a true original. He’s followed his passion for music, and it’s taken him through an incredible career that is to be envious of. Catch Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore onstage together at the State Room on Tuesday, Sept. 25. … read more
Victims of Life: An Interview with Vamachara
After performing at This is Hardcore 2018 and catching the attention of hardcore kids everywhere, the up-and-coming Vamachara are keeping themselves busy by hitting the road with Judiciary and Creeping Death. … read more
Utah Underground Compilation: The State’s Metal, Punk & Hardcore Exports...
“Let’s give a big shout-out to Sean Dugger! He put all this together!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this line being said in the last two Utah Underground Compilation release shows I’ve been to. I expect to hear it a million more times in the upcoming ones. … read more