An acronym for Salt Lake UnderGround, SLUG Magazine’s mission is to amplify Salt Lake City’s thriving alternative and underrepresented music, arts, events and community subcultures with thoughtful media coverage and exclusive event curation.
SLUG Mag is one of Utah’s longest-running and most experienced independent magazines. Since 1989, SLUG has given a voice to Utah’s community and continues to expand its coverage in both print and digital media.
SLUG’s print issue streets the first Friday of each month, available at anyplace cool throughout the state of Utah. Here on SLUGMag.com, find daily online-exclusives, the biweekly SLUG Soundwaves podcast, events and SLUG’s complete archives. Spot the SLUG crew throughout Salt Lake City at various community events, ranging from local festivals to SLUG’s monthly Localized music showcase and much more.
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Content Disclaimer: SLUG Magazine does not necessarily maintain the same opinions as those found in our content. Content is property of SLUG Magazine—please do not use without written permission.Publisher:
Eighteen Percent Gray
Executive Editor:
Angela H. Brown
Junior Editor:
Asha Pruitt
Editorial Assistant:
Emma Anderson
Communications Coordinator:
William Hughes
Editorial Coordinator:
Alton Barnhart
Editorial Interns:
Alliyah Uribe, Becca Ortmann,
India Mendoza, Kyra Cortez,
Rose Shimberg,
Copy Editors:
Alliyah Uribe, Alton Barnhart,
Aspen English, Becca Ortmann,
India Mendoza, Grace Simpson,
Katie Hatzfeld, Kirby Dorsey,
Nicole Svagr, Olivia Glod,
Sophie Caligiuri, William Hughes
Cover Artist:
Bryan Vigil
Senior Graphic Designer:
Joshua Joye
Graphic Design Team:
Alex Guzman, Allen Muy,
Allie Stephens, Chris Bickmore,
Clark Iroz, Cynthia Shaw,
Paul Mason, Vella Price
Ad Designers:
Christian Broadbent,
Dianna Totland, Rian Terry
Front-end Developer:
Alek Wiltbank
Back-end Engineer:
Jaylen Manley
Illustrators:
Brett Ferrin, Brighton Metz,
Chanelle Nibbelink, Chris Bodily,
Dallin Orr, Garrick Dean,
James Bible, Kit Liechty, Ricky Vigil,
Ryan Perkins, Wes Wood
Photographers:
Andrew Kooyman, Ashley Christenson,
Chay Mosqueda, CJ Anderson,
Dominic Jordon, Em Behringer,
Gilbert Cisneros, Jess Gruneisen,
Jessica Bundy, John Barkiple,
John Taylor, Jon Tinsley,
Jovvany Villalobos, Justin Lagman,
Katarina Duerr, Kelly Williams,
Logan Fang, Logan Sorenson,
Maralee Nielson, Moses Namkung,
Nathan Gentry, Roberto Valdez,
Talyn Behzad, Tyson Call, Weston Colton
Videographers:
Ben Miller, Nate Schwartz
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and Advertising Sales:
John Ford,
Community Development Manager:
johnford@slugmag.com
Angela H. Brown:
sales@slugmag.com
SLUG HQ: 801.487.9221
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Events Assistant:
Katya Pogodaeva
Brand Ambassadors:
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Aidan Ridgeway, Brian Tejada-Sandoval,
Erin Okuniewski, Ermiya Fanaeian,
Garrian Spivey, Molly Hall, Tristyn Hamel
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Alexis Whitney, Carlissa Shaw,
Daniel Martinez, Eli Bye, Eric Norris,
Georgia Grady, Garrett Purpura,
Krys Black, Kylar West, Mack Leckie,
Matt Ruiz, Merina Alix, Morgan Davis,
Stacy Wilk, Tommy Dolph,
Tony Bassett, Zack Brown
Senior Staff Writers:
Ali Shimkus, Andrew Christiansen,
Austin Doty, Ben Trentelman,
Bianca Velasquez, Brandon Ermer,
Brittnie Gallegos, Brooke Hannel,
Cherri Cheetah, Connor Brady,
Corinne Bauer, Dean O. Hillis,
Dillon Ely, Dylan Bueche, Gabby Dodd,
Harper Haase, James Orme,
Jamie Christensen, Jude Perno,
Kamryn Feigel, Kassidy Waddell,
Katie Hatzfeld, Litzi Estrada,
Mary Culbertson, McCall Mash,
Mekenna Malan, Mike Brown,
Mistress Nancy, Morgan Keller,
Olivia Greene, Paige Zuckerman,
Palak Jayswal, Parker Scott Mortensen,
Patrick Gibbs, Peter Fryer, Rachel Jensen,
Rio Connelly, Russ Holsten, Sage Holt,
Sam D’Antuono, Steve Goemaat,
Tim Schoof, William Swartzfager,
Zach Lambros, Zoe Zorka
Contributing Writers:
Abby Gray, Addison Austin-Lou,
Alexie Zollinger, Alton Barnhart,
Angela Lezaic, Arica Roberts, Artie Diaz,
Asha Pruitt, Aspen English,
B. Allan Johnson, Bailee Jessop,
Bianca Hill, Cailey Rohovit, Carlysle Price,
Daniel Kirkham, Dustin Hardebeck,
Elle Cowley, Emma Anderson,
Eric Ray Christensen, Genevieve Vahl,
Grace Simpson, Jacqueline Read,
Joe Roberts, Joni Bianca, Kate Neal,
Katie Jenkins, Keegan Hayes,
Kelly Fernandez, Kirby Dorsey,
Libby Leonard, Lila Kiron,
Lillith Pernichele, Lina Boyer,
Lo Mekkelson, Mallory Iverson,
Marissa McEntire, Max Bennion,
Marzia Thomas, Mickey Randle,
Nadia Valentine, Nicole Bradham,
Nicole Gaddie, Nicole Svagr,
Noah Jenrich, Norm Schoff,
Olivia Glod, Olivia Watts, Payton Rhyan,
Paulina Burnside, Peter Eckhardt, PJ,
Rachel Brooks, Rose Shimberg,
Rosie Mansfield, Samantha Easter,
Sarah Dahl, Seth Turek, Shaylee Navarro,
Sophie Caligiuri, Teddy Ray,
tín Rodriguez, Vashti Hansen, wphughes
SLUG’s Official Podcast:
SLUG Soundwaves
Executive Producer:
Angela H. Brown
Soundwaves Producer:
Mary Culbertson
Cailey has masterfully written about LGBTQ+ performance artists through SLUG’s Bold & Beautiful column in addition to profiles on unique local businesses. Maintaining professionalism but never compromising her unique voice, Cailey’s skill and integrity glows in each piece she writes. Read her feature on local cat rescue Whiskers for this month’s issue!