Month: May 2014
Review: Conan – Blood Eagle
Conan’s second LP, Blood Eagle, is as deliberate and brutal as its namesake—a method of execution mentioned in Norse legends. … read more
Localized: DISFORIA
Sometimes, one must sit back and marvel at the variety of music—especially metal—that exists in SLC. SLUG is proud to tap two bands who represent different faces of metal: power-proggers Disforia and Western thrashers Dead Revelator. Come see them and Founders of Ruin at June’s Localized showcase at Urban Lounge on Friday the 13th for
The Glitch Mob at The Complex 04.28 with Penthouse Penthouse,...
For what it’s worth, I’ve never been disappointed by their shows, whether it be in front of a few thousand in the Sahara Tent at Coachella or in front of fifteen people at a secluded Burning Man sound camp. The group always impresses and takes an electronic show to the next level by actually performing rather than simply DJ’ing to a room full of people. … read more
Ghetto Ghouls @ Diabolical Records 04.28 with Lorelle Meets the...
Thwarting all the attempts of curing my rock ‘n’ roll psychosis, I am lured to the most visited alleyway in Salt Lake City. It’s Monday night—I need music to feed my soul. … read more
On the Rooftop and Rising: C Jane Kendrick talks Provo...
Now in it’s fifth year, the Rooftop Concert Series, which kicks off this year on Friday, May 2, is shaping up to maybe be the best yet. “This year has been so exhilarating because we have great sponsors—Google Fiber and Provo City and wonderful partnerships with Downtown Provo Inc. and Provo Town Square,” Kendrick says. … read more
Movie Review: Transcendence
It’s a breath of fresh air and a delightful reminder that Depp is more than capable of delivering a captivating performance without the application of 10 pounds of make-up. Pfister makes viewers question where their loyalties lie when the world is given an uneasy opportunity to advance. … read more
Movie Review: Farmland
The majority of the population has been assisted by the farming community in one way or another, but what’s interesting is that many of these individuals have never set foot on a farm or know what it takes to be a farmer. … read more
We Are Scientists @ Kilby Court 04.29 with Paws
A band from New York and a band from Scotland got together and played for an audience in Utah recently. This event took place at Kilby Court on Tuesday, April 29 and was the most fun I’ve had in cul-de-sac since grade school. The evening held the last bit of the spring chill, which in turn made the fire pit that much appealing. Yes, in the days before social networks, heat brought people together. … read more
Sea Wolf (solo) @ Urban Lounge 04.30 with Sayde Price
Church was funny and honest. By the end of the show, good vibes were shared by all. … read more
Can You Dig La Peste? Interview with Peter Dayton
La Peste was perhaps one of the most underrated bands from the first wave of punk (1976-82). Though the single “Better Off Dead” has been long out of print, making it a rarity, it is being given new life. “Better Off Dead” is well worth any rock n’ roll fans’ attention, as it is a perfect example of the raw energy that punk unleashed on the unsuspecting world in the 1970s. … read more