Music
Review: ABACU5 – A Long Way to Begin
ABACU5 = Black Keys / 30 Seconds To Mars … read more
Third Man Pressing: An Evolution in DIY
Third Man Records’ own vinyl pressing plant, Third Man Pressing, opened on Feb. 25, pushing their status up alongside the giants of the industry. SLUG was able to get ahold of Ben Blackwell, drummer of The Dirtbombs and co-founder of Third Man Records, to discuss this new frontier. … read more
Review: Wire – Silver/Lead
Wire = T-Rex + Bob Mould + Joy Division … read more
Local Review: Lunar Twin – Night Tides
Lunar Twin = Joy Division + Beach House
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Local Review: Swell Merchants – Diamond Life Lover Boy
Swell Merchants = Pro Era + Freddie Gibbs + The Underachievers … read more
Beats for Sale! Chance Lewis
Whether you’re an up-and-coming emcee or a seasoned veteran, there are plenty of locally grown hip-hop producers with beats for sale. If you’re a rapper who likes to experiment and who doesn’t feel the need to be confined to one genre, Chance Lewis is the beat producer for you! … read more
Localized: Hot Vodka
With a name like Hot Vodka, the group knows that they are hard to ignore. Their EP, “Prisoner of Paradise,” is distorted, heavy and dripping with heroin-psych vibes that go far beyond Hot Vodka’s skater style. Check them out at SLUG Localized, April 20. … read more
Refusing Genres with Methyl Ethel
After another world tour under Methyl Ethel’s belt, their live show will be polished and prepared. Salt Lake City, we will see you at Kilby on April 8. Pick up a copy of their album at the show or online. … read more
Review: Julia Holter – In the Same Room
Julia Holter = Kate Bush + Julianna Barwick … read more
Review: Wolf Eyes – Undertow
Wolf Eyes = Peter Brötzmann + Ashtray Navigations + Matana Roberts … read more
Review: Aimee Mann – Mental Illness
Aime Mann = Nick Drake + Bread – James Taylor … read more
Review: Temples – Volcano
Temples = Allah-Las + Pond + The Growlers … read more
