Month: September 2009
Damn Hell Ass Kings
We wallowed in gluttony, consuming everything we desired. For the night, this was our kingdom, this was our land. We lived like kings: damn hell-ass kings. … read more
If Jesus Can Walk on Water, I Can Walk on...
Just like Christopher Columbus when he discovered the world wasn’t flat (I know you history buffs are cringing at this reference), I’ve decided to see the world. And by the world, I mean the area beyond North Temple and 2100 South. The world isn’t divided into corners—it’s limitless. So, I went to Ogden. … read more
Freedom of Choice: Revolution Manufacturing
There’s nothing better than buying a new snowboard: a clean top sheet to customize with stickers, a freshly tuned base and the feel of that first flex under your weight. It’s a very intense feeling knowing that for the next season or two, this piece of material will be bringing you the best of times and the worst of times. What’s better than this? Well, how about not only designing your own board, but watching the whole process take place … read more
Mike Brown: House Party
With the changing of the leaves and the brisk fall air, something begins to happen. And with this comes the return of the epic house party! House Party season correlates well with football season. And since I hate football, I’m gonna write about some stupid shit I’ve done at other people’s houses over the years. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2009
The official Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place the third Friday of each month with extended gallery hours until the late evening. Never one to conform, SLUG brings you the highbrow and lowbrow art happenings across the valley all month long. … read more
Dear Dickheads – October 2009
I started looking over my cheaply printed placemat, and to my utter shock saw what they called “The Rockstar Menu.” On this list of grody food, I found Hoobastank HOOBURRITOS! WHAT THE FUCK? HOOBURRITOS!? … read more
Product Reviews – October 2009
Reviews of products from FRESH, Bacon, Zagg, Keen Footwear, Tagur and The Shred Sled. Check It! … read more
Zine Reviews – October 2009
Reviews of local zines A Thousand False Starts, Life Savings, Sofa King and Women, Duh! … read more
Beer Reviews – October 2009
Some of the best drinking holidays happen to occur this month––Oktoberfest and Halloween (pagan version please) being the most noteworthy. So I ask of you, please do your part and make this state all the more intoxicated. … read more
National CD Reviews – October 2009
Reviews of national music, including new releases from The Black Dahlia Murder, Converge, The Entrance Band, Exene Cervenka, Health, Karl Blau, Liturgy, Mew, Pissed Jeans, Thrice, The Twilight Sad and many more. … read more