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Mocosos = Dicks + more filth and grime
Mocosos via their ungodly release RE DEMO writhes with a pulse and ability to swallow a room, dragging it and all within deep into its acid rotted gut. … read more
Utah Artist
Here’s to a decade of SLUG covering Utah’s outstanding food scene! From new, upscale eateries to locally made specialty treats, our 10th annual Eat Local Issue showcases the ever-expanding culinary greatness in Utah.
By Addison Austin-Lou
By Christian Ledek
By Vashti Hansen
By Angela Garcia
By Alegra Zuchowicz, Angela Garcia, Asha Pruitt, Cam Elliott, Josh Allred, Joshua Joye, Kyle Forbush, Liz Kelly, wphughes, Yonni Uribe
As Utah’s brewery and distillery scene continues to grow, SLUG taps into what makes our community a pivotal libation station — having covered local innovations in the beer and spirits world for the past 17 years.
By Peter Eckhardt
By Rachel Brooks
By Emily Ward
By Bailee Elaine
By Rio Connelly
SLUG highlights the local leaders who are creating positive change in Utah’s communities. This issue recognizes the contributions of activists, organizations and individuals that make our state a better place!
By Jude Perno
By Angela Garcia
By Nadia Valentine
By Leah Call
By Alton Barnhart
To celebrate 36 years as an independent, alternative magazine, SLUG takes a look back at the music, arts, community and culture that defined the magazine’s very first decade of making a scene.
By Alton Barnhart
By SLUG Staff
By SLUG Staff
By Brent Porter, Clarke Walker, Don Elkins Jr., Jason Haug, Jo Yaffe, Laura Bringard, M., Mike Evans, Royce, SLUG Staff, Speedy Brinefly
By SLUG Staff
For a behind-the-scenes look at Utah’s thriving film scene—from Sundance and beyond—SLUG is covering the filmmakers that make our state a renowned spot for cinematic excellence!
By wphughes
By Patrick Gibbs
By Ben Trentelman
By Olivia Watts
By Alton Barnhart
To finish our slate of coverage for the year, SLUG goes beyond the major leagues by featuring diverse Utah athletic communities, with special emphasis on winter sports and “The Greatest Snow on Earth”!
By Grace Simpson
By Mallory Meados
By Sara Milano
By Leah Call
By Rosie Mansfield
An acronym for Salt Lake UnderGround, SLUG Magazine's mission is to amplify Salt Lake City’s thriving alternative and underrepresented music, arts, events and community subcultures with thoughtful media coverage and event curation.
Mocosos = Dicks + more filth and grime
Mocosos via their ungodly release RE DEMO writhes with a pulse and ability to swallow a room, dragging it and all within deep into its acid rotted gut. … read more
By CJ Hanck
Utah Artist
Lucy Dacus = Adrianne Lenker + Soccer Mommy
When it finally happens, time stops. It’s bliss. But it’s also hell. Forever is a feeling that Grammy Award-winning former boygenius member Lucy Dacus knows full well. … read more
By Arthur Diaz
The through line for all six of these tracks is dissent (except for the ones that aren’t about dissent). Now, just like the past, is a great time for dissent. … read more
By tín Rodriguez
Utah Artist
State Of The Nation = Rage Against The Machine + Green Day
A convergence point of different sounds, State Of The Nation acts as a snapshot in time of punk, emo and grunge. … read more
By Jake Fabbri
Utah Artist
PERSONA 749 = The Strokes + Sparks
The result is that there’s something on Jock Rock for just about everybody who loves rock and/or roll. … read more
By Joe Roberts
Utah Artist
Rachael Jenkins = Angel Olsen + Julien Baker
This is a middle finger! This is Punk Rock! And Rachael Jenkins delivers it with a quiet guitar and a quivering voice, but the anger lingers just the same. … read more
By Russ Holsten
Utah Artist
Film
If Electra is any indication, Bakalova and Matar are both wide awake and vibrant. Two highly driven and immensely artists, connected by a passion for pushing boundaries. … read more
By Patrick Gibbs
Film
The Surfer is like catching a small wave that looks promising at first — enough to keep you upright and coasting, but it fizzles out before it ever crests. … read more
By Patrick Gibbs
Film
Martin Ruhe’s distinctive visual style has brought nuance and depth to an impressive filmography, earning him a place among the most respected cinematographers of his generation. … read more
By Patrick Gibbs
Film
Thunderbolts* is not a truly great film, but it didn’t need to be. It just needed to give us some signs that Marvel still had some gas in the tank. … read more
By Patrick Gibbs
Bold & Beautiful
Anya Bacon’s work as a drag queen and activist is a testament to the power of art to inspire, uplift and create change. … read more
By Zoe Zorka
Performance & Theatre
Since the beginning, Mad King Productions has centered around fostering an inclusive space. … read more
By Katie Hatzfeld
Slug Style
When she’s not yearning for the crispy taste of bread, Hanna Tatro is dishing out a hot sense of style. The clothes: sizzling! The jewelry: golden! … read more
By SLUG Staff
Interviews & Features
While we walk and talk, we are followed by his loving and adorable bambino hairless cat, Ziggy. To say I could’ve stayed there for hours would be an understatement. … read more
By Yonni Uribe
Local Events
The 13th Annual SLUG Cat was a roaring success. Saturday, May 10 was a day of biking, games and drag that reminded us all of how awesome the SLC community is and why we do this year after year. … read more
By Angela Garcia
Food
Don Carlos put Arctic Circle on the map with its early Americana aesthetic. Dishing out milkshakes, cheeseburgers and fry sauce, the fast food joint ran circles around its competition. … read more
By Alton Barnhart
Food
Whatever the plate might’ve been, there are certain foods that will always have a special space in our hearts. So, join us in a feast of core memories — it’s time to feed the soul! … read more
By Yonni Uribe
Food
Christian Gonzalez distinctly remembers where his passion for food began: around a large family table, sharing delicious meals made by his grandmother. … read more
By Vashti Hansen
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SLUG Mag is one of Utah’s longest-running and most experienced independent magazines. Since 1989, SLUG has given a voice to Utah’s community and continues to expand its coverage in both print and digital media.