Music
Moving on Up: an Interview with Speedy Ortiz
As their name may suggest, Speedy Ortiz are cruising right along. They’re young, screamingly talented, touring the world, playing festivals like SXSW alongside their personal heroes, recording and releasing a new album—all while maintaining an effortless aura of unpretentious coolness.
The Wanderer’s Tradition: An Interview with Bombino
Omara Moctar, known internationally as the Nigerien psych-rock hero Bombino, is the local and living legend of a small tribe in the country of Niger. While on his international tour, Salt Lake will have the good fortune of seeing him at no charge at The Salt Lake County Building on May 15–17 for The 30th Annual Living Traditions Festival this summer. Recently, SLUG was able to interview Moctar about his music and his message.
Review: NOFX & Friends – Home Street Home: Original Songs...
NOFX & Friends = NOFX & Friends … read more
Review: Nadine Shah – Fast Food
Nadine Shah = Our Broken Garden + Siouxie and the Banshees … read more
Review: King Woman – Doubt
King Woman = FVNERALS + Mazzy Star … read more
Review: Damien Dubrovnik – Vegas Fountain
Damien Dubrovnik = Wolf Eyes + Whitehouse … read more
Review: Etiquette – Reminisce
Etiquette = Hundred Waters + Bellrave … read more
Review: Chaos Echoes – Transient
Chaos Echos = Gravecode Nebula + Esoteric + Portal … read more
Review: James Pants – Savage
James Pants = The Residents / Felix Kubin + James Ferraro … read more
Review: Pimps of Joytime – Jukestone Paradise
Pimps of Joytime = Sly and the Family Stone + Curtis Mayfield … read more
Review: The World/Inferno Friendship Society – This Packed Funeral
The World/Inferno Friendship Society = Hectic Hobo + Diego’s Umbrella … read more
Review: Evil Conscience – Death is Only the Beginning
Evil Conscience = Necrophagist + Gorguts + Benighted … read more
