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 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
Contributing Editor:
Emma Anderson
Assistant Editor:
William Hughes
Editorial Assistant:
Alton Barnhart
Editorial Interns:
Angela Garcia, Leah Call,
Marzia Thomas, Yonni Uribe
Copy Editors:
Angela Garcia, Aspen English,
Grace Simpson, Katie Hatzfeld,
Kirby Dorsey, Kyra Cortez, Leah Call,
Marzia Thomas, Nicole Svagr, Olivia Glod,
Parker Scott Mortensen, Sophie Caligiuri,
Yonni Uribe, Zabrina Le
Cover Artist:
Shawn LeBoutillier
Senior Graphic Designer:
Joshua Joye
Graphic Design Team:
Alex Guzman, Allen Muy,
Allie Stephens, Aubrey Callap,
Bruce Whitesides, Chris Bickmore,
Clark Iroz, Livi McDaniel,
Paul Mason, Vella Price
Ad Designers:
Dianna Totland, Rian Terry
Design Intern:
Livi McDaniel
Front-end Developer:
Alek Wiltbank
Back-end Engineer:
Jaylen Manley
Illustrators:
Brett Ferrin, Brighton Metz,
Candy Segura, Chanelle Nibbelink,
Chris Bodily, Ginny Cunningham,
Dallin Orr, Garrick Dean, James Bible,
Kit Cactus, Miranda Obic, Owen Clark,
Ricky Vigil, Ryan Perkins, Wes Wood
Photographers:
Alanna Lowry, Anna Chapman,
Andrew Kooyman, Ashley Christenson,
Brayden Salisbury, Chay Mosqueda,
Derek Brad, Diego Andino,
Dominic Jordon, Em Behringer,
Evan Hancock, Gabriel Kogami,
Gilbert Cisneros, Jeff Carlisle,
Jess Gruneisen, Jessica Bundy,
John Barkiple, John Taylor, Jon Tinsley,
Jovvany Villalobos, Justin Lagman,
Hayley Stoddard, Katarina Duerr,
Kelly Williams, Lily Rutherford,
Logan Fang, Logan Sorenson,
Maralee Nielson, Moses Namkung,
Nathan Gentry, Nicole Marriner,
Roberto Valdez, Talyn Behzad,
Tyson Call, Weston Colton
Videographers:
Bryan Barrios, Nate Schwartz
Community Development
and Advertising Sales:
John Ford,
Community Development Manager:
johnford@slugmag.com
Angela H. Brown:
sales@slugmag.com
SLUG HQ: 801.487.9221
Community Development
Assistant:
Alegra Zuchowicz
Sales Representatives:
Now Hiring!
Marketing Interns:
Aura Martinez Sandoval, Jackie Stigile
Events Coordinator:
Katya Pogodaeva
Brand Ambassadors:
Now Hiring!
Brian Tejada-Sandoval,
Dustin Hardebeck, Erin Okuniewski,
Ermiya Fanaeian, Garrian Spivey,
Kelly Reynolds, Molly Hall, Paige Blake,
Ryann Cook
Circulation Coordinator:
Mack Leckie
Distro Drivers:
Now Hiring!
Alexis Whitney, Daniel Martinez, Eli Bye,
Eric Norris, Garrett Purpura, Kylar West,
Lily Riggs, Mack Leckie, Matt Ruiz,
Merina Alix, Morgan Davis, Stacy Wilk,
TJ Walton, Tommy Dolph, Tony Bassett,
Zack Brown
Senior Staff Writers:
Alexie Zollinger, Andrew Christiansen,
Austin Doty, Ben Trentelman,
Bianca Velasquez, Brandon Ermer,
Brittnie Gallegos, Brooke Hannel,
Carlysle Price, Cherri Cheetah,
Connor Brady, Corinne Bauer,
Dean O. Hillis, Dillon Ely, Dylan Bueche,
Elizabeth Leach, Gabby Dodd,
Harper Haase, James Orme,
Jamie Christensen, Jude Perno,
Kamryn Feigel, Kassidy Waddell,
Katie Hatzfeld, Litzi Estrada,
Lo Mekkelson, 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,
Zoe Zorka
Contributing Writers:
Abby Gray, Addison Austin-Lou,
Alex Dawson, Aliyah Beringer,
Alton Barnhart, Angela Garcia,
Angela Lezaic, Arica Roberts, Arthur Diaz,
Asha Pruitt, Aspen English,
B. Allan Johnson, Becca Ortmann,
Bailee Elaine, Bianca Hill, Cailey Rohovit,
Caitlyn Hartung, Christian Ledek,
CJ Hanck, Daniel Kirkham,
Dustin Hardebeck, Elle Cowley,
Emily Ward, Emma Anderson,
Eric Ray Christensen, Estelle Jang,
Genevieve Vahl, Grace Simpson,
India Bown, India Mendoza,
Jacqueline Read, Jake Fabbri,
Jackson Piersee, Joe Roberts,
Joni Bianca, Kate Neal, Katie Jenkins,
Keegan Hayes, Kirby Dorsey, Leah Call,
Libby Leonard, Lucy O’Connor,
Mallory Meados, Marissa McEntire,
Max Bennion, Marzia Thomas,
Mickey Randle, Nadia Valentine,
Nicole Bradham, Nicole Gaddie,
Noah Jenrich, Norm Schoff, Olivia Glod,
Olivia Watts, Payton Rhyan,
Paulina Burnside, Peter Eckhardt, PJ,
Rachel Brooks, Rosie Mansfield,
Samantha Easter, Sarah Dahl, Sara Milano
Seth Turek, Shaylee Navarro,
Sophie Caligiuri, tín Rodriguez,
Vashti Hansen, wphughes, Yonni Uribe
SLUG’s Official Podcast:
SLUG Soundwaves
Soundwaves Producer:
Nathan Mcquivey
Whether he’s reviewing an album or conducting an interview, Joe Roberts’ passion for music is infectious and always shines in his brilliant writing. Chances are, you’ve seen him at a wide range of local shows, too! Read Joe’s interview with luthier J. Luke Heaton here.