At The Center of Something Sweet: Peach Pit on Favorite Birds and Fleeting Youth

At The Center of Something Sweet: Peach Pit on Favorite...
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In this interview I sat down with the guitarists, Neil Smith and Chris Vanderkooy to learn more about the group’s dynamic and growth. … read more

Blondshell On If You Asked For A Picture and Masculinity

Blondshell On If You Asked For A Picture and Masculinity
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I had the honor of sitting down with Teitelbaum to discuss these big questions ahead of her show on June 6 at Soundwell. … read more

Localized X GenderFuQ

Localized X GenderFuQ
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Hosted by Gaye Whore and The Rock Princess, Localized x GenderFuQ will feature numerous acts, from bands like Cher Khan and Ginger & The Gents to drag performers like Veronika DaVil and Agony Ray. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2025
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Check out both a combination of the bands that keep Salt Lake City cool and the writers that keep SLUG Magazine running. … read more

Local Review: Melissa Chilinski – Melissa Chilinski

Local Review: Melissa Chilinski – Melissa Chilinski
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Listening to Melissa Chilinski is like a sitting around a campfire: warm and welcoming, with a little bit of a wild side as the night goes on. … read more

Review: Viagra Boys — Viagr Aboys

Review: Viagra Boys — Viagr Aboys
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If you like it, you’ll like it. If you don’t, the Viagra Boys probably don’t care. Give it a listen — I hope to see you in the drive-thru lane! … read more

Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 6 @ Utah State Fairpark

Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 6 @ Utah State Fairpark
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Check out our full photo gallery and event recap from the incredible four-day weekend! There was no shortage of good music, good food and good vibes at Kilby Block Party. … read more

SLUG Style: Kilby Block Party 6

SLUG Style: Kilby Block Party 6
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Where other festivals follow a fashion formula, Kilby Block Party 6 showcased a refreshing lack of uniformity. Style leaned deeply into individuality, creativity and a spirit of self-expression. … read more

32 Sensational Performances at Kilby Block Party 6

32 Sensational Performances at Kilby Block Party 6
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Kilby Block Party was bigger and better than ever this year. Check out reviews of 32 of our favorite performances from this year’s festival! … read more

Black Country, New Road’s Charlie Wayne On Continuity

Black Country, New Road’s Charlie Wayne On Continuity
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SLUG had the opportunity to chat with BC,NR percussionist Charlie Wayne about touring, the continuity in the band’s approach and identity, parasocial relationships and playoff basketball. … read more

“Most of Your Life is Boring”: Lime Garden is Romanticizing the Mundane

“Most of Your Life is Boring”: Lime Garden is Romanticizing...
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Lime Garden will play Kilby Block Party this week, their first American music festival, and chatted with SLUG about motherhood, female friendship and romanticizing the mundane.  … read more

Local Review: MOCOSOS — RE DEMO

Local Review: MOCOSOS — RE DEMO
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Mocosos via their ungodly release RE DEMO writhes with a pulse and ability to swallow a room, dragging it and all within deep into its acid rotted gut. … read more