Barney Gets Bloodthirsty in Buddy

Barney Gets Bloodthirsty in Buddy
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The premiere of Buddy at Sundance 2026 pushed uncomfortable truths about nostalgic media to hilarious and horrifying depths.  … read more

Kogonada Films in Fragments in Zi

Kogonada Films in Fragments in Zi
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zi is utterly organic and ethereal, as Kogonada is far more interested in cultivating a feeling than advancing a plot. … read more

Into the Limelight: Fleet Co-op is Changing the Dance Industry

Into the Limelight: Fleet Co-op is Changing the Dance Industry
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Fleet Co-op, led by dramaturg Shelby Taylor, is a collective of movement-based artists in Utah who are interested in creating soul-satiating work. … read more

SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Days of Secondhand Givings

SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Days of Secondhand Givings
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Gather around the radiant glow of the box set and don your gay apparel, you little freaks, for a festive installment of Secondhand Screenings!  … read more

Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole Into Your Brain

Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole...
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Whether you want to expand your consciousness or just drown out the world, these albums turn up the bass to get raw, experimental and just plain weird.  … read more

SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings

SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings
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Your only salvation hums in the neon lights of the marquee. So lock the doors, check your candy and be very afraid… This is 31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings! … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2025
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The genres chosen are unknown, but the talent is unmatched. Venture forward as you’re about to enter… SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup! (Insert The Twilight Zone theme.) … read more

Creative Pacific Keeps Afa Ah Loo’s Legacy Bright

Creative Pacific Keeps Afa Ah Loo’s Legacy Bright
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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

Waxahatchee @ SLC Twilight 08.06.2025

Waxahatchee @ SLC Twilight 08.06.2025
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When Katie Crutchfield took the stage, dressed simply in a black dress, red tights and mary janes, and began singing “3 Sisters,” I felt the emotional weight of her stage presence. … read more

Moldy Apples: DIY Festival Kid Row

Moldy Apples: DIY Festival Kid Row
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Moldy Apples uses found materials in her artwork to create unique textures and patterns in a style all their own. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2025
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Summer is winding down, but let me tell ya, that doesn’t mean our local musicians stop putting out unforgettable projects or creating excellent shows. … read more

Dykes on Bikes: Riding with Pride

Dykes on Bikes: Riding with Pride
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Ultimately, DOB Salt Lake is a sisterhood of tough women who have seen a lot of shit and care about keeping people safe. Despite the current political climate, they haven’t lost hope. … read more