The Inquisition of cEvin Key

The Inquisition of cEvin Key
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Skinny Puppy are one of the most influential bands in the industrial music scene. SLUG was lucky enough to spend some time on the airwaves with one of the group’s founders, cEvin Key. We tackled the topics of politics, influences and musical technology, and also discovered that everyone may view the band’s history a little differently. … read more

A Real Hero: Interview with David Grellier of College

A Real Hero: Interview with David Grellier of College
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Ever since “A Real Hero” captured the emotional depth of Drive, Grellier has been in a different spotlight. Grellier will play at Kilby Court on Dec. 7, and I’m sure he’ll fascinate the minds of everyone in attendance. … read more

Localized: Super 78

Localized: Super 78
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Set aside your best $5 bill so you don’t miss this month’s Localized, featuring the American rock of Bronco, the ’60s sound of Super 78 and opener Green River Blues at Urban Lounge. It’s sponsored by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC. Doors open at 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. … read more

Localized: Bronco

Localized: Bronco
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Set aside your best $5 bill so you don’t miss this month’s Localized, featuring the American rock of Bronco, the ’60s sound of Super 78 and opener Green River Blues at Urban Lounge. It’s sponsored by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC. Doors open at 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. … read more

Rebel Rouser: David Eugene Edwards of Wovenhand

Rebel Rouser: David Eugene Edwards of Wovenhand
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The latest album by Denver’s Wovenhand, Refractory Obdurate, is full of both surprising and expected elements as another fascinating chapter from singer/songwriter and visionary David Eugene Edwards. … read more

A Sign of Hi-Style: Interview with Jimmy Sutton

A Sign of Hi-Style: Interview with Jimmy Sutton
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When a Chicago-based musician decided to turn his attic into a recording studio, he had no way of knowing that from that studio, he’d record one of the most devastating roots rock n’ roll records ever concocted. … read more

Run the Jewels: Murder, Mayhem and Melodic Music

Run the Jewels: Murder, Mayhem and Melodic Music
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“Opening for the Wu is for real,” Killer Mike (Michael Render) tells SLUG in his boisterous Southern drawl. El-P recreates the experience, saying, “We walked into it assuming the crowd was there for Wu-Tang and we were just the opener. So the fact that we had 10,000 kids screaming our lyrics back to us was legitimately a surprise.” … read more

For Whom The (Violet) Bell Tolls: In Conversation with Erasure’s Andy Bell

For Whom The (Violet) Bell Tolls: In Conversation with Erasure’s...
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With Erasure presently on an increasingly sold-out international tour, I had the humbling pleasure of speaking to Bell before their highly anticipated return to the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 29. … read more

Hell of a Ride, Into the Wide: Interview with Delta Spirit

Hell of a Ride, Into the Wide: Interview with Delta...
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Almost two years has gone by since Delta Spirit’s last album release, and the boys from San Diego have been busy moving across the country, fighting cramped spaces, replacing damaged equipment and constructing their moodiest album to date. Thankfully, SLUG had a chance to talk briefly with bassist and Delta Spirit co-founder Jon Jameson about their new release Into the Wide. … read more

Hairy Situations: Fredrik Wallin of Little Dragon

Hairy Situations: Fredrik Wallin of Little Dragon
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Little Dragon is a band from Sweden that features plenty of electro beats and the soulful singing of Yukimi Nagano. In preparation for their Salt Lake show, I had the chance to trade emails with Fredrik Wallin, Little Dragon’s keyboardist. Wallin gave me some insight into the process of the new album and some very creative answers. … read more