Authors: Emma Anderson
Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine
The @illwillzine account succinctly describes itself as something that “started out as a dumb hardcore meme account during COVID-19 and then blossomed with the Salt Lake hardcore scene.” … read more
Localized: Balduvian Bears
Zach Anderson has been making a name for himself in Salt Lake City’s small, but mighty, post-punk and darkwave scene as Balduvian Bears. … read more
Localized: Mercy Seat
For those rejoicing in the fresh abundance of Goth Night events in Salt Lake City at various venues, Ophelia May is one person you owe thanks to. … read more
Lucinda Williams Is Too Cool To Be Forgotten
Lucinda Williams has been a famous musician for longer than I’ve been alive, yet she recalls what it was like to step out on stage before anyone knew her name. … read more
Art for the Recovery Community: Accessible, Creative Healing
This year’s Salt Lake City festival takes place on August 13 on the Spy Hop Rooftop, a brand-new location for ARC in its sixth iteration. … read more
17 Stand-Out Performances from Kilby Block Party 5
With a disco ball-glistening atmosphere and a star-studded lineup that could rival Coachella in sheer talent, Kilby Block Party was an absolute fever dream. … read more
Local Review: fuckskin – you can find it
fuckskin takes the genre back to its roots, pulls out its most unique traits and transforms it into a simultaneously chaotic and soothing experience. … read more
Hankerings for the Hangover: Top 8 Local Cure-Alls
Your head is ten sizes too big, as you projectile-vomit multicolored regret. How will this ever go away? With the help of SLUG Magazine, of course! … read more
How To Hang Out With Drinkers When You Don’t Drink
Take this advice with a rim of salt—this may not apply to the straight-edge-since-birth (respect!) or the sober-because-of-religion crowds. … read more
“Shorter Skirts, More Blasphemy”: An Interview with Twin Temple
Twin Temple ensures that returning witnesses to their magic can prepare themselves for “more pink, more rhinestones, shorter skirts [and] more blasphemy.” … read more