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.

CONTACT SLUG

230 S. 500 W. Ste. 125
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
TEL 801.487.9221


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SLUG Soundwaves Podcast (Utah-based bands only)
Career Opportunities
Magazine Distribution
Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Local Music

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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.
SLUG Team
Angela H. Brown

Angela H. Brown

Executive Editor
Joshua Joye

Joshua Joye

Lead Designer
John Ford

John Ford

Community Development Manager
Hunter Weston

Hunter Weston

Events Coordinator
Asha Pruitt

Asha Pruitt

Editorial Assistant
Parker Mortensen

Parker Mortensen

Communications Coordinator
Jaylen Manley

Jaylen Manley

Backend Engineer
Alek Wiltbank

Alek Wiltbank

Front-end Developer
Grace White

Grace White

Creative Coordinator
Alexis Whitney

Alexis Whitney

Circulation Coordinator
Hondo

Hondo

Good Boy-At-Large
Masthead

Publisher:
Eighteen Percent Gray

Executive Editor:
Angela H. Brown

Junior Editor:
Jamie Christensen

Editorial Assistant:
Asha Pruitt

Communications Coordinator:
Parker Scott Mortensen

Creative Coordinator:
Grace White

Copy Editors:
Alton Barnhart, Elle Cowley,
Katie Hatzfeld, Olivia Glod,
Rose Shimberg, Sage Holt,
Sophie Caligiuri

Editorial Interns:
Now Hiring! Alton Barnhart,
Elle Cowley, Rose Shimberg

Cover Artist:
Jovvany Villalobos

Lead 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:
Andrew Beck, Binx Olsen,
Brett Ferrin, Brighton Metz,
Chanelle Nibbelink, Chris Bodily,
Garrick Dean, James Bible, Kit Liechty,
Ricky Vigil, Ryan Perkins, Wes Wood

Photographers:
Abel Cayas, Ashley Christenson,
Bob Plumb, 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

Community Development & Advertising Sales:
John Ford,
Community Development Manager:
johnford@slugmag.com

Angela H. Brown:
sales@slugmag.com
SLUG HQ: 801.487.9221

Community Development
Assistant:
Staff

Marketing Intern:
Cloe Coscoy, Molly Hall

Events Coordinator:
Hunter Weston

Events Assistant:
Staff

Brand Ambassadors:
Now Hiring!
Aidan Ridgeway, Brian Tejada-Sandoval,
Erin Okuniewski, Garrian Spivey,
Kiara Rodriguez, Molly Hall,
Tristyn Hamel

Circulation Coordinator:
Alexis Whitney

Distro Drivers:
Now Hiring!
Cameron Baer, Chris Loera-Peña,
Daniel Martinez, Eli Bye,
Eric Norris, Krys Black, Kyle Raines,
Mack Leckie, Mary Culbertson,
River Haggerty, Stacy Wilk,
Tommy Dolph, Tony Bassett

Senior Staff Writers:
Ali Shimbkus, 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,
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, Asha Pruitt,
Aspen English, B. Allan Johnson
Bailee Jessop, Bianca Hill, Cailey Rohovit,
Carlysle Price, Daniel Kirkham,
Dustin Hardebeck, Elle Cowley,
Elizabeth Leach, 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,
Lillith Pernichele, Lina Boyer,
Lo Mekkelson,
Mallory Iverson,
Marissa McEntire, Max Bennion,
Mickey Randle, Nadia Valentine,
Nicole Bradham,
Nicole Gaddie, Nicole Svagr,
Norm Schoff, Olivia Watts,
Payton Rhyan Wright, Paulina Burnside,
PJ, Rachel Brooks,
Rose Shimberg,
Rosie Mansfield, Samantha Easter,
Sarah Dahl, Seth Turek, Shaylee Navarro,
Teddy Ray, Tín Rodriguez, Vashti Hansen

SLUG’s Official Podcast:
SLUG Soundwaves

Executive Producer:
Angela H. Brown

Soundwaves Producer:
Parker Scott Mortensen

CONTRIBUTOR LIMELIGHT
Contributor Limelight: Eli Bye

An expert driver who knows his way around downtown SLC, Eli Bye has been slinging magazines to cool spots around the city for over a year. Since joining SLUG’s team of Distro Drivers in June 2022, Eli has been a regular purveyor of all things alternative and underground, spreading the word about SLUG to anyone who will listen!