Issues: Issue 288 - December 2012
Local Reviews: Various Artists
The sampler begins with a fantastic track by Mystique, a local amalgam of young musicians from varied backgrounds who came together under the guidance of Spyhop. It is a delightfully upbeat, bouncy song paired with rich, soulful vocals performed by the female singers of the project. It’s a great way to start the album. … read more
Dear Dickheads – December 2012
Dear Dickheads,
I am recently unemployed and been on the job hunt for a few weeks. Like most of your readers, I am in my mid-twenties, and have had difficulty obtaining a job. I am contributing much of this lack of employment on the part of age-ism. On two separate occasions, I’ve had potential employers generalize me as a Millennial and their apparent traits. How do I combat this generational stigma? … read more
Contributor Limelight: Dan Nailen
Dan Nailen recently added his baritone enthusiasm to SLUG’s podcast, Soundwaves From The Underground, as the new host. Nailen is no stranger to Utah media, having formerly been a writer for the Salt Lake Tribune for over eight years, as well as the arts and entertainment editor for Salt Lake Magazine and managing editor of Salt Lake City Weekly. … read more
Top 5 Movies of 2012
Another year down and another Top 5 List for the film aficionados! Since we only have a small amount of time left before the volcanoes start erupting across the planet, here’s the list of 2012’s best and worst movie offerings … thus far! … read more
Product Reviews 12/12
Products from Logitech, LUSH Cosmetics, Plantronics SMS Audio and Tilley are reviewed. … read more
Beer Reviews 12/12
When looking back on this year, in regard to Utah beer, I’m glad. We’ve seen new breweries arise, more community involvement with craft brewing and enough high-point beer to ram down the fucking esophagus of that asshole who “only drinks real beer.” If those change-ups weren’t enough to convince you of an impending doom, allow this to be the icing on the cake: This is my last issue. Now, I know my two readers out there are heartbroken. So, Nana and UteBeerFan87, thank you for all your support over the years. … read more
National Music Reviews – December 2012
Reviews of new music from Dragonette, E.D. Sedgwick, Hostage Calm, Incantation, Indian Handcrafts, Night Moves, Sleep Maps, and many more are featured … read more
Book Reviews – December 2012
Art by Tattooists Mini: Beyond Flash by Jo Waterhouse, Reaching Out with No Hands: Reconsidering Yoko Ono by Lisa Carver, Sugar House Review #6: Spring/Summer 2012 and VICE’s Dos & Don’ts 2: 17 Years of Street Fashion Critiques are reviewed. … read more
Video Game Reviews 12/12
Worms Revolution and XCOM: Enemy Unknown are reviewed. … read more
DVD Reviews – December 2012
Reviews of DVDs about Madonna, Alice Donut, Dinosaur Jr. and more. … read more