SLUG Contributor Limelight
November 5, 2025
Contributor Limelight: Derek Brad
Derek Brad is a legendary concert photographer with 19 years of experience in the business (and 1.5 years with SLUG). Though his specialty is musician portraits, he can capture just about any subject with ease, from high fashion to documentary. Find his work on SLUGMag.com and at @derekbradphotography on Instagram!
Articles by contributor
Pantera @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 08.20.2025
The amphitheater’s open-air setting amplified the raw power of Pantera. The crowd was electric, with mosh pits erupting and horns raised high. … read more
Lauren Mayberry @ Soundwell 01.31.25
Mayberry’s performance was well-received, with the audience experiencing a mix of her album live and her signature energy. … read more
Griff: Vertigo World Tour @ The Depot 09.30
The concert was a journey through Griff’s musical evolution, marked by its climax in the acoustic set—a moment where music, artist and audience became one. … read more
Tycho @ Ogden Twilight 09.13
Ogden Twilight’s final show of the year was not just a concert, but a journey through sound and light, leaving everyone with a renewed appreciation for Tycho’s ever-evolving artistry. … read more
Articles by contributor
Skittlez: The Rapper Alter Ego from My Musical Past
Tucked in the back of my closet ready to be awakened once more, decked out in ruby crimson and charcoal, is my rapper persona Skittlez. … read more
SLUG Style: Adaline Rae
Boldly stunning and always ready for the runway, Adaline Rae shows off true empowerment in every aspect. They’re the boss of the new generation. … read more
Arts | Community | Slug Style
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist @ The Union 11.01.2025
The night ensued with a mixture of hits from Alfredo and Alfredo II, with Gibbs delivering his bars word-for-word in his gravelly, hard-edged timbre, pausing only to hype up the audience, The Alchemist, and himself. … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
Curriculum Gives Lessons on Telling Stories with Clothes
As soon as you enter Curriculum, you are filled with the sense that absolutely everything you see has been pored over with an immense amount of care. … read more
Pantera @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 08.20.2025
The amphitheater’s open-air setting amplified the raw power of Pantera. The crowd was electric, with mosh pits erupting and horns raised high. … read more
The 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By...
With 500+ local vintage vendors, food trucks, youth entrepreneurs, STEM exhibitors, performers and artisans, the 2025 DIY Festival was the perfect way to close out the summer. … read more
Volbeat @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 07.19.2025
Forged in 2001, Volbeat has been blacksmithing a magma-dipped fusion of metal, rock and psychobilly, leaving a razor-sharp sound that’s distinctly their own. … read more
Ramblin’ Rods Race Towards Tomorrow
Someone applied heavy tinkering to a garage product, and a new culture was born. An outward projection to express personality, hot rods are a form of rebellion! … read more
Landed Footwear: Time to Explore
Landed Footwear was designed with the outdoors in mind. These shoes satisfy the casual style of active outdoorsy people while providing performance and comfort. … read more
Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 6 @ Utah State Fairpark
Check out our full photo gallery and event recap from the incredible four-day weekend! There was no shortage of good music, good food and good vibes at Kilby Block Party. … read more
32 Sensational Performances at Kilby Block Party 6
Kilby Block Party was bigger and better than ever this year. Check out reviews of 32 of our favorite performances from this year’s festival! … read more
Cursed by Spirits: Utah’s Batshit Crazy Cocktails
By reinventing the core model through wider access to materials, nothing toes the line between alchemy and mischief like a cursed cocktail. … read more
The Fourth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest 2025
From calligraphy to tattoos to graffiti, LetterWest 2025 had it all. … read more
How Craft Lake City’s Scholarship Helped One Artist Reclaim Her...
A scholarship from Craft Lake City helped her overcome financial roadblocks and reconnect with her purpose — creating art that connects with others. … read more
Lauren Mayberry @ Soundwell 01.31.25
Mayberry’s performance was well-received, with the audience experiencing a mix of her album live and her signature energy. … read more
Black, Bold & Brilliant: A Space for Filmmakers
With the film industry being largely dominated by white men, Black, Bold & Brilliant is aiming to highlight Black experiences while supporting Black filmmakers. … read more
6th Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ Ogden Union...
Featuring over 140 local artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, STEM exhibitors and indie game developers, this year’s Holiday Market uplifted even more local creatives than ever before. … read more
Community Through Kicks: Alexis Whitney’s SLC Muay Thai
Whitney also hosts the Utah Women’s Muay Thai Club. On the fourth Friday of every month, the club provides a space for women of all skill levels to practice. … read more
Griff: Vertigo World Tour @ The Depot 09.30
The concert was a journey through Griff’s musical evolution, marked by its climax in the acoustic set—a moment where music, artist and audience became one. … read more
Tycho @ Ogden Twilight 09.13
Ogden Twilight’s final show of the year was not just a concert, but a journey through sound and light, leaving everyone with a renewed appreciation for Tycho’s ever-evolving artistry. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Jenna Tea
Jenna Tea is now able to start performing at 21+ venues like MILK+, The Cabin and Gracie’s, and she’s ready to show new audiences what she’s made of. … read more
Another Man’s Treasure at the Redwood Drive-in Theatre Swap Meet
Since 1960, Redwood has been hosting this acre-wide flea market, featuring over 500 different vendors to boot. … read more
The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by...
The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons was a blast and proves how Craft Lake City has created unrivaled exhibitions since 2008. … read more
Black Metal Yoga with Circus Instructor Cupcake
Black Metal Yoga is a fresh spin on traditional yoga that incorporates low red lighting, candles, incense and (you guessed it) black metal into a yoga class setting. … read more
