Utah Pride Parade 2026: Life Elevated

Utah Pride Parade 2026: Life Elevated
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To show off SLC’s true queerness, the Utah Pride Parade marched on, shouting and cheering the community. And SLUG Magazine was along for the celebration! … read more

Serial Killer of the Month – Herbert Mullin 

Serial Killer of the Month – Herbert Mullin 
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Herbert Mullin was born on April 18, 1947 in Salinas, California – the forty-first anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake. … read more

SLUG Style: James Newbold

SLUG Style: James Newbold
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At only 19 years old, James Newbold has built a sustainable fashion brand. Inspired by his younger self and the worlds he would imagine, Angstatopia was born.  … read more

Serial Killer of the Month – Richard Chase “The Sacramento Vampire”

Serial Killer of the Month – Richard Chase “The Sacramento...
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On a Monday in 1978, a pregnant 22-year-old newlywed Teresa Wallin was home, taking the day to catch up on chores. A tall man stepped into her front room. … read more

Rainbow Recommendations From Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookstores

Rainbow Recommendations From Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookstores
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One of the greatest acts of resistance and joy is reading, especially when it comes to LGBTQ+ literature. Here are some queer books recommended by bookstores. … read more

Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 7 @ Utah State Fairpark

Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 7 @ Utah State Fairpark
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From headliner Lorde’s rainy Utah debut to local drag queen Pattie Gonia showing off four costumes in a single set, SLUG’s photographers captured all of the action.  … read more

The Mermen

The Mermen
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Out of pure love of writing and performing music, The Mermen shifted the human consciousness of modern surf music and created their own niche and following. … read more

SLUG Style: Elijah June

SLUG Style: Elijah June
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Using art as a way to stay connected to the Earth, Elijah June has mastered many media and dabbled in even more. You can catch them hanging in Rugged Grounds. … read more

Serial Killer of the Month: Charles Whitman…All American

Serial Killer of the Month: Charles Whitman…All American
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Charles was a good boy. He was an average kind of American nice guy, really. Which is probably why he isn’t technically a serial killer. He is a mass murderer. … read more

Record Reviews: July 1996

Record Reviews: July 1996
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Gruntruck is at it again, this time with their own record label, Betty Records. Shot-Illusion-New God is an EP of 3 songs, thus the title. … read more

Record Reviews

Record Reviews
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EN is one of the most innovative bands of the twentieth century. Their use of any materials to create new and unique sounds is to be complimented. … read more

Serial Killer of the Month: Richard Speck

Serial Killer of the Month: Richard Speck
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Richard Speck died one day shy of his 50th birthday on December 5th 1991; ordinarily that would have been the end of the story. … read more