Music
WASI Brings Colorful and Queer Sounds of Love and Acceptance...
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 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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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