Music
Cruel Hand @ Kilby Court 01.13 with Angel Du$t, The...
Portland’s Cruel Hand moshed their way through SLC on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Joining them in the pit were Angel Du$t and The Beautiful Ones, bringing their hardcore energy to Kilby Court. … read more
Zola Jesus @ Urban Lounge 01.12 with Deradoorian
Zola Jesus’ Nika Danilova played at Urban Lounge on January 12, 2015 in support of her latest album, Taiga. … read more
Localized: Merchant Royal, Big Wild Wings and Night Wings @...
On the smoggy night of Jan. 10, three of Salt Lake’s innovative female-fronted bands took the stage at Urban Lounge for an evening of ethereal melody and groovy rock. Sponsored by: Uinta Brewing Company, 90.9fm KRCL, and Spilt Ink. … read more
Review: Cinema Cinema – A Night at the Flights
Cinema Cinema = Mutemath + Lightning Bolt
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Review: The Black Watch – Sugarplum Fairy, Sugarplum Fairy
The Black Watch = Billy Bragg + Built to Spill + Tears for Fears
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Review: Black Nail Cabaret – Satisfaction
Black Nail Cabaret = Siouxsie and The Banshees + Assemblage 23 + Annie Lennox … read more
Review: Bonfire Beach – Self-Titled
Bonfire Beach = Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + Haunted Hearts … read more
Straight to the Mu’Fuckin’ Greatest: The Best Mixtapes of 2014
For years now, some of the biggest game-changers in hip-hop haven’t been albums—they’ve been “mixtapes”—free, digital releases that may or may not have an annoying DJ who ruins the whole thing. These days, mixtapes are a necessity for staying relevant, which probably sucks for rappers, but appeals to the cheapskate in me. Everyone makes them, so there’s a lot to sift through. Luckily, SLUG has done all the hard work for you, and these are the 10 tapes from 2014 you need to know about.
Review: Birdie Num Num and the Spirit Squad – Subject...
Birdie Num Num and the Spirit Squad = Ty Segall + Pepper Rabbit + The Black Angels … read more
Review: BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa / Anla Courtis – Golden...
BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa / Anla Courtis = The Wanda Group + Skullflower + Rashad Becker
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Review: Benjamin Finger – Mood Chaser
Benjamin Finger = Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross + Ranvir Bassi + Massive Attack … read more
Review: Bassnectar – Noise vs. Beauty
Bassnectar = Excision + Beats Antique + Steve Angello on acid … read more
