The Tragically Hip: November 1995

The Tragically Hip: November 1995

The interview with the Tragically Hip was done for one reason: to gain free access to the Page and Plant show at the Delta Center. As is more often the case than otherwise, the guest list at the Delta Center was missing a few names. The next time there is a show at the Delta

Comics About Lawyers and Monsters … Or You Might Ask, What’s the Difference?

Comics About Lawyers and Monsters … Or You Might Ask,...
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It snowed the week Batton Lash, writer and artist of Wolff & Byrd: Counselors of the Macabre (a comic about lawyers who represent the supernatural because even monsters need legal counsel), flew into Salt Lake City with his lovely wife and publisher, Jackie Estrada. They were on a mission to autograph books for comic fans

Records … November 1995

Records … November 1995
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Like Pram the Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments came without a cover. They play abrasive old school punk which means you won’t hear this shit on the radio. … read more

Soul Coughing

Soul Coughing
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They have a different sound, a different outlook. Their most recognizable line from a song is “You take the ankles and I’ll take the wrists.” … read more

Marky Ramone: October 1995

Marky Ramone: October 1995
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An in-depth, exclusive 1995 interview with Marky Ramone, drummer of the Ramones. … read more

The Ramones: September 1995

The Ramones: September 1995
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The names of Joey, DeeDee, Johnny and Marky Ramone bring to mind the vision of Chuck Taylor Converse, washed out Levi’s, white T-shirts and black leather jackets. … read more

Record Reviews: September 1995

Record Reviews: September 1995
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The SLUG September 1995 Record Reviews has a diverse array of tracks, including Jughead’s Revenge, Alice Donut, Fugazi, Leon Redbone, and so many more artists from 1995. … read more

Concert Reviews: September 1995

Concert Reviews: September 1995
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Too much fun from a too good band no one in Salt Lake City caught on to, except for maybe Brian Staker, who wrote a concert preview for the event. … read more

Local Band: Sweet Loretta

Local Band: Sweet Loretta
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Sweet Loretta’s self titled song takes you to the interiors of a somewhat psychotic, perhaps manic character “Loretta.” … read more

Gwen Mars: August 1995

Gwen Mars: August 1995

In less than a year, Mike Thrasher wrote an album, signed a record deal, and immortalized his schoolteacher without blinking an eye.  … read more

A Shot of Blues: August 1995

A Shot of Blues: August 1995
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This is the type of disk that blues lovers, especially slide-guitar lovers, need these days. Get this disk and play it loud, over and over and over. … read more

Record Reviews: August 1995

Record Reviews: August 1995
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It’s time for another massive record review, we’ve got hits from The Surfing Brides, The Nixons, Ape Hangers, and so many more. … read more