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

Content Shifter: 10 Comics-Based Streaming TV Series

Content Shifter: 10 Comics-Based Streaming TV Series
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Here are 10 comics-based TV series to stream while you’re waiting for Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Aquaman v. Magic Mike: Dawn of Thrust-Us. … 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

Birds of Passage (Pájaros de verano)

Birds of Passage (Pájaros de verano)
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Birds of Passage unfurls its tale of one indigenous Wayúu family within the expansive Guajira Desert and the early Colombian drug war. … read more

 
 
Under the Smog lit Stars

Under the Smog lit Stars
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The Salt Lake Valley area sits in a dome of smog that residents can visibly see as they drive in and out of it. It’s been covered nationally by (Popular Science and Forbes), and referenced as Smog Lake City on social media. … read more

Reverend Horton Heat @the Depot 2.15 w/ Voodoo Glow Skulls and the Delta Bombers

Reverend Horton Heat @the Depot 2.15 w/ Voodoo Glow Skulls...
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Over the years I’ve realized that a band or an artist can change and grow and seeing that evolution can be amazing and astonishing.  … 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

The First Cut Never Feels Like a Cut: Mark Macey’s Other/Self

The First Cut Never Feels Like a Cut: Mark Macey’s...
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Macey’s brother, David Macey, starts opening paint cans, which soon walks up a ladder to pour over a simple, wooden structure draped in gray cloth. I walk upstairs as the space begins to warm with energy. … read more

The Nels Cline 4 @ The State Room 02.11

The Nels Cline 4 @ The State Room 02.11
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The Nels Cline 4 performance on February 11 was musical and rich, challenging you to become a better musician. … read more