Authors: Wa
Concert Previews: August 1996
Most metal bands disappeared into hibernation during the first part of the ‘90s. Many have returned over the last two years with new albums and tours. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1996
A lot of people go on and on about how great the local music scene is, but I don’t see a corresponding increase in print coverage. … read more
Girls Against Boys
I had a phone conversation with the Girls Against Boys drummer Alexis Fleisig before they arrived. I am an expert at talking to drummers. … read more
Stiff Sheet
I want to hate this record. But as a matter of fact, this is one of the best records I’ve heard this year. Excuse me while I go put it on again. … read more
Home Alive: The Art of Self Defense
All proceeds go to the Home Alive Collective. They offer classes in self-defense and how to stay safe. These musicians all donated their art to the project … read more
7 Year Bitch
Okay, you know that 7 Year Bitch is coming back to town, right? You also know that they have a new album coming out a day or two after their show. SLUG got to talk to Valerie Agnew on the phone. She’s the drummer. … read more
Record Reviews: December 1994
When they have the finances for a full-length and a decent production job they could be one of the Salt Lake bands to bust this town wide open. … read more
Record Reviews: September 1994
Harry Angel Been There, Done That! Little Guy Records There wasn’t a press kit or a bio, just a CD and a business card. I gave the number a ring. Barry Carter is a native New Zealander who recorded the CD in Australia. He laid the basic tracks down and then had various friends come
Interview: Chris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets
This isn’t your normal transcribed Q&A piece. A paper filled with Q&As is like reading the daily output of a court reporter. I spoke to Chris Kirkwood, bass player for Meat Puppets the day of their show in August. It was set up as a phone interview even though Kirkwood was only a few blocks
Interview: Jawbox
The last few years, Jawbox is good music. If you can afford it, go see them on the big stage. If you can’t, they’ll be back in the clubs soon. … read more
Record Reviews: September 1993
It’s dark, ethereal and filled with angst. However, its light on dance tracks and the slower stuff tends to drag. The tape is worth the five bucks. … read more
Record Review: June 1993
Listen up chellovecks and devotchkas, and all my dogs in the underground. SLUG Archives are back for another round of Record Reviews. … read more
