Year: 2025
Creative Pacific Keeps Afa Ah Loo’s Legacy Bright
On June 14, 2025, Afa Ah Loo was shot and killed at the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City. Now, Benjamin Powell is leading Creative Pacific with Ah Loo’s legacy at the forefront. … read more
Cindy Bithell of The Sew Sew is Dreaming of a...
Sewing fabric into new textiles mirrors how Cindy Bithell lives: creating space by bringing different pieces together. … read more
Wicked West Nails: Couture at the Cuticle
Wicked West Nails stands apart from traditional salons as a space where nail art becomes a form of both personal and collaborative expression. … read more
Localized: dj tyrinha
As a DJ at The SunTrapp — Utah’s first openly gay bar that reopened last year — dj tyrinha draws on an upbringing spent at the intersection of different worlds. … read more
Localized: DJ VI:BRA
Pérez adopted the DJ name VI:BRA, as in the Spanish word “vibra” meaning “to vibrate,” because their approach to music is about using vibrations to navigate. … read more
Cosmica: A Star-Studded Spin on Italian Cuisine
Cosmica certainly shoots for the moon and lands among the stars. Several dishes and drinks sparkle on a menu that just hit the spot. … read more
Stevo Graves: Salt Lake’s Punk Hair Stylist Has Something to...
Graves is a pillar of the punk scene not just in the pit, but also during their day job giving alternative and gender-free haircuts that are completely tailored to the client. … read more
Out-Fashioned and Outnumbered: The Women that Run My Life
It’s bolder! It’s badder! It’s too much for Editorial Assistant Alton Barnhart to handle, but he does what he can with this 1-on-3 interview with his sisters. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2025
What remains the same is the constant (and talented) stream of local music. So soak up the sun one last time as we bring you another round of singles! … read more
Contributor Limelight: Hazel Paul
If you’ve seen a viral post from @slugmag since February 2024, it’s thanks to Social Media Intern Hazel Paul. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Jandro Hickmon
Jandro Hickmon’s enthusiasm, leadership and love for all things unconventional and underground make him a stellar addition to the Brand Ambassador team. … read more
Review: Chance the Rapper — STAR LINE
STAR LINE is a widely aimed announcement of Chance’s return to the rap game and a signal to his hometown that he never really left. … read more
