SLUG Magazine

Cuppa: Cafe for Creatives

By Tyson Call

Created by Nathanael and Bec Sato and located just off storied Historic "two-bit" 25th Street, Cuppa offers a massive selection of organic loose-leaf teas. … read more

Just Parking and Doing What We Love: Ogden’s Food Truck Rally

By Ben Trentelmen

By operating the Ogden Food Truck Rally independently, Steve Ballard is able to make sure that all of the trucks are local. … read more

Mike Brown: The Mayor of Roy

By Mike Brown

The Mayor of Roy resides in the only blue house in all of Roy. The Mayor of Roy is self-proclaimed. His name is Nick, and he is a nice guy. … read more

Review: Oren Ambarchi – Simian Angel

By Connor Lockie

Oren Ambarchi = David Behrman + Suzanne Ciani + Gavin Bryars … read more

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Washed Out @ Ogden Twilight 07.12 w/ Deerhunter, Le Voir

By Paige Zuckerman [Posted July 17, 2019]

As a midpoint for 2019’s Ogden Twilight Concert Series, Washed Out & Deerhunter were downright fantastic and funky. … read more

Chromeo perform a song from their new album Head Over Heels at Salt City Sounds.

Chromeo @ Salt City Sounds 06.23 w/ Harry Hudson, AlunaGeorge

By Colton Marsala [Posted July 15, 2019]

For another installment of Salt Lake Sounds, Harry Hudson, AlunaGeorge and Chromeo took the stage at The Complex for a night of bops. … read more

Episode #315 – I Buried the Box with Your Name

[Posted July 10, 2019]

I Buried the Box With Your Name have just released their first album, To Change, and it’s a wild release from an unassuming group. … read more

Floating cocktails about the SLC crowd at the Salt City Sounds Big Wild concert.

Empire of the Sun @ Salt City Sounds 06.22 w/ ford., Elley Duhé, Whethan, Big Wild

By Colton Marsala [Posted July 9, 2019]

For the Salt City Sounds 2019 Concert Series, Ford, Elley Duhé, Whethan, Big Wild, and Empire of the Sun were set to play under the afternoon sun. … read more

Film Review: Thicker Than Water

By Ben Tilton [Posted July 8, 2019]

Thicker Than Water can easily be appreciated in the sense that indie short films can. Plus, it’s fun to see local acting talent popping up in the places they do. … read more

Oren Ambarchi | Simian Angel | Editions Mego

Review: Oren Ambarchi – Simian Angel

By Connor Lockie [Posted July 5, 2019]

Oren Ambarchi = David Behrman + Suzanne Ciani + Gavin Bryars … read more

Ogden Music Festival @ Fort Buenaventura 06.02

By Colton Marsala [Posted July 4, 2019]

The Ogden Music Festival was a three-day camping extravaganza at Fort Buenaventura that was filled with music, food and, of course, plenty of laughs. … read more

Katie Porter at Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels

“Pushing the Envelope”: Vu Symposium 2019

By Ali Shimkus [Posted July 3, 2019]

For Vu Symposium co-founders Katie Porter and Devin Maxwell, keeping the symposium as inclusive as possible was an important tenet of the event’s founding. … read more

The Pucker Time Sour Ale pours nicely into a tulip glass.

Beer of the Month: Pucker Time Sour Ale

By Chris and Sylvia Hollands [Posted July 3, 2019]

With the warmer months in full force, a lighter, easy-drinking beer is on the menu. For this month, we decided to go with the sour ale, Pucker Time Sour Ale. … read more

The Painted Roses | The Sad Man | Self-Released

Local Review: The Painted Roses – The Sad Man

By Russ Holsten [Posted July 3, 2019]

The Painted Roses = Hank Williams + Hiss Golden Messenger … read more

Ex-Okay | Awkward Silence | Self-Released

Local Review: Ex-Okay – Awkward Silence

By Alex Blackburn [Posted July 3, 2019]

Ex-Okay = Lamb of God × Blink-182 … read more

Contributor Limelight: River Rose Haggerty

[Posted July 3, 2019]

With her big-picture insight on a local level, River Rose Haggerty is a distribution juggernaut, and we absolutely adore having her on the team! … read more

Fruit Bats | Gold Past Life | Merge Records

Review: Fruit Bats – Gold Past Life

By Connor Brady [Posted July 3, 2019]

Fruit Bats = Dr. Dog + Blitzen Trapper + Phoenix … read more

Film Review: Midsommar

By Zaina Abujebarah [Posted July 3, 2019]

Midsommar, in comparison to Ari Aster’s last project, Hereditary, takes on a completely different tone while still following through with extreme visuals. … read more

(L–R): Joe McQueen and Ryan Conger perform at the Garage on Beck.

The Saxophone Centenarian: Joe McQueen

By Ali Shimkus [Posted July 3, 2019]

While being 100 years old and in good health is a feat in itself, Joe McQueen’s legacy is all about his impressive prowess as a musician. … read more

(L–R) Alicia and Camille Washington, owners and operators of Good Company Theatre, strive to bring diverse and eclectic productions to Ogden.

Keeping the Ogden Family Close: Good Company Theatre to Produce The Jungle

By Connor Lockie [Posted July 3, 2019]

For Camille and Alicia Washington of Good Company Theatre, what started as a passion project has now developed into a real institution. … read more

The Mayor of Roy (right) finds it important to create accurate representation of his city, which is why he turned his house into a cooler.

Mike Brown: The Mayor of Roy

By Mike Brown [Posted July 3, 2019]

The Mayor of Roy resides in the only blue house in all of Roy. The Mayor of Roy is self-proclaimed. His name is Nick, and he is a nice guy. … read more