SLUG Contributor Limelight
November 29, 2023
Contributor Limelight: Elle Cowley
As an Editorial Intern, Copy Editor and Contributing Writer, Elle Cowley is an incredible asset to the SLUG team in more ways than one. Elle’s keen eye for detail and discerning ear for local communities illuminates all of their work, from witty social media posts and whip-smart fact-checking to December’s foodie gift guide!
Articles by contributor
Jessie Carlton: Bridal Photographer by Day, Concert Documentarian by Night
All in all, Jesse Carlton loves to go with the flow, taking any chances she can get to shoot photos for musicians and their fans alike. … read more
Adam Michael Terry Is Your Neighborhood Jazz Dealer
Holding the record, looking at the art inside and placing a needle on a record are a part of the appeal, but as co-owner of FOUNTAIN Records, Adam Michael Terry puts it: “It’s just funner.” … read more
Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From
Declatel is a solo project from Salt Lake City musician Kevin Hartley, who is the sole writer, recorder and producer for Where the Pieces Came From. … read more
Localized: Slow Potion
Consisting of a whopping eight members, Slow Potion has an entire percussion and brass outfit. … read more
Localized: Chegoya
Named after a beloved, now-closed convenience store by West High School, Chegoya consists of a quartet of musicians dedicated to the art of free-flowing, minimally-structured jazz. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2024
The sun is out (occasionally) and SLUG is back at it again with May’s Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more
Local Review: Aunt Philis Disco Dream – Portals
Portals is made to throw on a record player with some old-school cartoons playing in the background. Will Salt Lake City be the home of a psychedelic rock revival? … read more
Andrew Earley Creates a Haven for Artsy Outcasts Through AAMP
Starting a business and fostering a community can be difficult, but Earley chooses to keep a positive attitude and continue to push forward. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: The Herricanes
The Herricanes leaves the audience inspired to try new things and break down stereotypes, no matter what other people might think. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Love and Work
Love and Work is about shoe factory hopefuls Diane and Fox, two people who love to work in a world where employment is outlawed. … read more
Top 5 Post-Punk Albums of 2023 to Smash your Neighbors’...
Grab your favorite pair of Doc Martens, a baseball bat and a pack of American Spirits and tune in to SLUG’s top 5 post-punk albums of 2023. … read more
The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide from The Neighborhood Hive
SLUG has compiled a list of some of the greatest edible products you can pick up from The Neighborhood Hive this holiday season. … read more
Local Review: fezmaster – unfezed
The combination of organic and inorganic noise is whimsical and nostalgic; each sketch flows into the next so well that it truly feels like one long composition. … read more
Talking Ink with Sarah de Azevedo
Local Artist Sarah de Azevedo talks to SLUG about inking her designs, safe tattoo practices and the importance of tattoo apprenticeships. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2023
Whether you’re into funk, indie rock or anything in between, SLUG Mag has got you covered with September’s roundup. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2023
Savor every last moment of vacation heat by checking out our August Local Music Singles Roundup, featuring artists from the Salt Lake Valley! … read more
What it Means to be ‘Tenderpunk’: An Interview with illuminati...
Illuminati hotties has earned the title of tenderpunk pioneer. Sweet but tough, their music is sure to be a hit when they play at Library Square on August 3. … read more
Film Review: Biosphere
While Biosphere isn’t the worst film I have seen in the past year, it didn’t stick out to me as anything special. … read more
Film Review: Farewelling
Farewelling hits pretty much every indie drama trope—a love triangle, dramatic pop music needle drops and slow motion shots are just the tip of the iceberg. … read more
Local Review: Angel Magic – Generational Color
Angel Magic = Aphex Twin + Mac DeMarco … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2023
While you’re out peddling your speeding heart out around the Salt Lake Valley, why not indulge in some local music? Our May Local Music Singles Roundup is here to pleasure the ear holes. Tune into some psychedelic low-fi for casual cruises or pump up the volume to some heavy metal. Plug in the headphones and press shuffle—you’re strapped in for the best of SLC’s music scene! … read more