Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen

Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen
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JD Allen is one of those jocks who outworks his competition. He works harder than anyone at fitness. He works harder than anyone at fatherhood. He simply works harder at his craft than anyone. … read more

Hurting and Healing: An interview with Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender Bender

Hurting and Healing: An interview with Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender...
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Teri Gender Bender spoke with me on a lazy afternoon about such topics as: her band, Le Butcherettes and their phenomenal new album bi/MENTAL. … read more

Localized: Comedy Showcase

Localized: Comedy Showcase
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This Localized brings together a “host of hosts”: Andy Farnsworth, Hollie Jay, Joe Everard and Torris Fairley. These featured comedians each have made their mark on the Salt Lake City comedy scene by running and hosting local shows and open mics over the course of the last eight years. … read more

11 Great Experimental Albums That You Might’ve Missed in 2018

11 Great Experimental Albums That You Might’ve Missed in 2018
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Amid the fun of year-end lists, it’s easy to get lost in the press. In an effort to give voice to some undeservedly unsung releases, this feature highlights 11 great albums from across the experimental underground. … read more

Localized: Hemwick

Localized: Hemwick
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Because Utah has such a robust heavy-music scene, Hemwick wanted to do something special within their songwriting processes to stand out among the rest. “There are no tricks and gizmos,” Baird says. “It’s pure passion.” … read more

Localized: The Wake of An Arsonist

Localized: The Wake of An Arsonist
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The Wake of An Arsonist are coming up as one of Salt Lake City’s heaviest and most pulverizing bands this side of the millennium. … read more

All Worlds Must Collide: Reflections with Ronan Harris of VNV Nation

All Worlds Must Collide: Reflections with Ronan Harris of VNV...
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On Dec. 5 The Metro Music Hall is going to be filled with the amazing sounds of VNV Nation. VNV Nation creator, Ronan Harris discusses the powerful messages and music styles that dominate his work. … read more

Election Day 2018: Conversing with Uncle Al, No Antics: A Call for Action

Election Day 2018: Conversing with Uncle Al, No Antics: A...
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On Friday Nov. 23, the Ministry AmeriKKKant tour will be making a stop at The Depot. The mysterious French synth-wave creator Carpenter Brut will be one of the supporting acts as well as our locals, Natas Lived. SLUG had the opportunity to converse with Ministry creator and front man Al Jourgensen on Election day. … read more

Localized: The Poppees

Localized: The Poppees
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The Poppees breathe life into a new era of jangly indie rock by evoking a concoction of 1960s harmonious Monkees-esque tunes that warm their listeners with a fuzzy daze of sweetened-eggnog-induced psychedelia. … read more

Localized: The Boys Ranch

Localized: The Boys Ranch
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As a group, The Boys Ranch share a wide range of influences. Everything from The Clash to bossa nova, from Prince to The Beatles whet their creative appetites. … read more

Damned, If You Do: An interview with The Damned’s Captain Sensible

Damned, If You Do: An interview with The Damned’s Captain...
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When it comes to legendary punk rock bands, there’s all the Hot Topic t-shirt names we all know. But when we’re talking about a band that was original and underived, The Damned are truly deserving of legendary status. They never sounded like anyone else. … read more

Star Chaser: The Church return to Salt Lake City to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Seminal Album Starfish  

Star Chaser: The Church return to Salt Lake City to...
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Having just kicked off the month-long tour with an appearance at the Taste Good Festival in Long Beach, California, Steve Kilbey, singer-songwriter and bass guitarist for The Church, took a few moments to reflect and look forward.   … read more