Year: 2009
How The Grouch Stole Christmas
Some of California’s truest and most dialed hip hop OGs came to SLC in early December as part of the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas” tour. Kicking off the tour right here in Salt Lake, The Grouch came with Mistah Fab, Fashawn and Exile to start off the string of B and E’s and the holiday sprit. … read more
National CD Reviews – January 2009
SLUG reviews The Ability, The American Black Lung, Arliss Parker and many more. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Bucket
This 6’4″ sleeved punk may appear brutish but we at SLUG know his true nature – cuddly. Bucket has inked his fingers distributing SLUG magazines all-over Utah for the past 6 years. He is famously known for wearing shorts year-round and for being one of Salt Lake’s most imposable bouncers. … read more
Don’t Kill the Messenger, Especially When the Roads are Slick
With cycling of all kinds becoming more popular, trendy even, the bike messenger’s job has become a romantic ideal for the teenage hipster. … read more
Dear Dickheads – February 2009
Reggae is loathsome, mostly due to its hippie cult following (I’m sure it’s enjoyable on a different continent). … read more
Localized: The Silver Desert, Cub Country, Bluebird Radio
February’s Localized features original and heartfelt music from The Silver Desert, Cub Country and Bluebird Radio that will get you ready and rearing for Valentines Day. … read more
Two Shits About Two Bit Street – Lost Art Tattooing/Piercing,...
Lost Art Tattooing and Piercing Studio in Ogden has transformed a lot over the years. From changes in formatting, artists and shop staff to last year’s location change, Lost Art has survived it all. … read more
Don’t Forget About the Tea Room
It was October 2003 when Lisa Brady opened The Beehive Tea Room at 12 West and Broadway in the historic Clift Building. This had been a lifelong dream of Brady’s, and as a single mother with almost no money, it had been an uphill battle. … read more
Fake Problems: This is Growing Up
With all of the fake problems that Fake Problems have encountered during their brief existence, it’s easy to overlook their actual musical output. … read more
Princess Kennedy – February 2009
Every year at this time, I reassess my fantasy about being a 400-lb. shut-in. There is something very comforting about never having to leave my comfy bed, eating whatever I want and devoting 100 percent of my time to my first love – watching television. … read more
Patton Oswalt: Breaking Out of the Shell
As he marches along the frontlines with an arsenal of ingenious wit, eclectic comedian, Patton Oswalt, stands out among the masses with his droll pop-culture references and uncanny dedication to all aspects of the art form. … read more
Mike Brown: A Gun For Valentine’s Day
I’ve been thinking about buying a gun lately. In these uncertain economic times, it seems like a rational decision. I guess crime is on the rise because of the recession, and protecting my assets with a new set of hollow points made sense, until I thought about it more. … read more
