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An Observation of Earth: Interview with THEESatisfaction
Seattle is fostering a new wave of progressive music, built on jazz, soul and hip-hop, led by THEESatisfaction and Shabazz Palaces. THEESatisfaction got their break when Sub Pop signed the duo after hearing their contributions to Shabazz Palace’s 2011 album, Black Up. … read more
Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition: Monster Manual Review
I was about 15 years old. My friends and I weren’t cool. We listened to metal music and liked books and comics about high fantasy and science fiction. During lunch, we would daydream about epic battles and recount our favorite scenes in video games and whatever book series we thought was cool at the time. … read more
Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition: Player’s Handbook Review
As I started flipping through the pages, I felt a well of excitement flooding back. Sometimes it’s the little things that spark your imagination. I kept finding myself lost in the artwork, which hearkened back to the high fantasy style I had grown to love in previous versions of the game. … read more
Arcade Block: The Videogame Mystery Box – January 2015
I was absolutely thrilled with this month’s Arcade Block. It was like opening a small portal to the ’90s—my childhood. Unlike other monthly box subscriptions that I’ve had before, I actually loved every single item that came in the box (the box itself it also really cool). … read more
What’s In The Box!?: Nerd Block – January 2015
January’s mystery package theme is “A Galaxy Far, Far Away,” which the “Here’s What’s Inside” card describes as featuring “items from your favorite universes full of epic adventures.” … read more
February 2015 Video Game Reviews
Video Game Reviews for Clandestine, Dungeon of the Endless, Never Alone (Kisima Igitchuna), Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy , Phantom, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Space Hulk: Ascension, Strife: Veteran Edition, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
February 2015 Book Reviews
Book Reviews for 1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music, Little Fish: A Memoir From A Different Kind of Year, Living Healthy and Enjoying Life, Thug Kitchen: Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck and Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
February 2015 Product Reviews
Product reviews for Great Salt Lake Clothing, Miggo Strap & Wrap, Inkling Scents Pure Essential and Perfume Oils
SLUG Games Battle at Basin Presented by Ken Garff Fiat
The crowd huddled together Saturday, Jan. 10, as they watched the winners of SLUG Games: Battle at Basin Presented by Ken Garff Fiat—SLUG’s 15th Annual Snowboard and Ski competition at Snowbasin Resort—get crowned and receive their awesome prizes.
February 2015 IPA Beer Reviews
This month, we have a trio of options that gives you a good idea of what’s happening locally as well as a taste of what’s going on outside of our borders.
The Lamb Of Main Street: Lamb’s Grill
There’s no question that Lamb’s Grill is a Utah institution. I’m proud to report that it is still going strong. One thing is certain: If they handle breakfast and lunch with the same charm and elegance that they do with dinner, people will still be writing about Lamb’s Grill 96 years from now.
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Matt Bergmann
Matt Bergmann had some unfinished business from his story a few months back. In mid-December, Bergmann called me up to shoot “this really long down rail.”
