Authors: Brian Staker
Concert Reviews: June 1993
Billed as a Gothic show, most of you were probably too blood scared to show your faces at the Ritz, although there was a decent sized crowd. … read more
Literature: September 1992
Both writers deserve to be read. McKenna’s work adds a rich cultural perspective to the argument against the War On Drugs as an excuse to wage war on the people of different cultures. The book is without apology, and for this it should be commended. … read more
Matador @21: Day One
Matador Records celebrates 21 years with three nights of band showcases at the Palms in Las Vegas. … read more
Matador @21: Day Two
Matador Records celebrates 21 years with three nights of band showcases at the Palms in Las Vegas. … read more
Matador @21: Day Three
Matador Records celebrates 21 years with three nights of band showcases at the Palms in Las Vegas. … read more
The Outlier: an Interview with Quasi
Quasi have seemingly distilled their influences from everything else they do to make something seemingly effortless and celebratory. You might be tempted to dismiss parts of it as scattered, but that’s that whole point—that they are able to deftly touch so many bases.They answered a passel of SLUG’s questions with answers as enigmatic as their music. … read more
Callow @ Bar Deluxe 04.19 with Ike Fonseca, Aaron Walcott,...
Bar Deluxe is the little big bar in Salt Lake—they don’t seem to get the same press as other clubs or the same caliber bands coming through, but it’s a great space–open and inviting–and has a great view of the stage from all sides. … read more