Issues: Exclusive
Night Demon: In The Book of Heavy Metal
Night Demon have entered the world of heavy metal like a possessed muscle car crashing through the gates of Hell, and they haven’t slowed down since they hit the road back in October 2014. … read more
Teton Gravity Research: Way of Life Review
The energy and spirit of the local population is admirable and it was in full force at the premiere of Teton Gravity Research’s (TGR) Way of Life. Gathered under the stars at SLC’s Gallivan Center, the energetic crowd came to see the latest offering from the perennial favorite. … read more
Review: Jake Blauvelt’s Naturally
If you don’t know the name Blauvelt by now, you must be a cave dweller. Since coming out of Vermont (my old stomping grounds), Jake has established himself as one of the best all-mountain riders in the world. … read more
CRJ: The Chronicle of a Freeskiing Icon Review
To showcase the life of Charles Russell Johnson (CRJ) III and pay tribute to his legacy, 4FRNT Media produced CRJ: The Chronicle Of A Freeskiing Icon. We gathered at Salt Lake’s Tower Theater to witness his impact on the sport and celebrate with his closest friends and followers. … read more
Trolling with Style: An Interview with Krewella
I had the chance to sit down and chat with Jahan Yousaf, the older of the two feisty sisters who provide lyrics and energy to Krewella, on Sept. 24, the day their debut album, Get Wet, was released. … read more
Put Some Pride in Your Stride! Junction City Double Header...
Ogden’s very own Junction City Roller Dolls promised a double header, and believe me when I say that they delivered in full. The first bout pit Junction’s Trainwrecks against the Cheyenne Capidolls from Cheyenne, Wyoming. The second match would be between Junction’s team, the LOCO Motives and Treasure Valley’s Boise River Rollers from Boise, Idaho all packed inside the Golden Spike Event Center. … read more
Yellowcard @ The Complex with Geoff Rickly 09.30
When I heard that Yellowcard would be in town, playing all the way through Ocean Avenue, I rounded up my high school besties and added it to our schedule to fit around babies, husbands, classes and full-time jobs––a lot has happened in a decade. … read more
Widowspeak: An Eerie Treat
Molly Hamilton and Rob Thomas are cinematographers of music, intentionally webbing together songs that evoke reminiscing. Inspired by the gloomy dark of the Northwest and the nostalgic imagery of the old American west, Widowspeak could be described as “cowboy grunge,” not so much literally, but in the sentiment. … read more
UCW Zero @ Infiniti Events Center 09.21
Local wrestling promotion, UCW-Zero is tailor-made for true wrestling fans and sports a talent roster as deep and wide as Abdullah the Butcher’s belly, featuring wrestlers and character gimmicks from all across the board. Sure, they do all their own work, taping the matches and broadcasting them on their YouTube channel (with color commentary to boot!) and every live show is exciting and fresh, never stale or contrived, with a DIY spirit and attitude to match amid the promotion’s utmost professionalism. … read more
Live from Planet Wyndorf
Monster Magnet, in conjunction with the release of their 10th album, Last Patrol on Napalm Records, are planning their first full United States tour in a decade. SLUG got in touch with frontman Dave Wyndorf to discuss the new album, the rock n’ roll climate of America and the things that motivate him to keep playing this music now. … read more