SLUGmag
Under the Smog lit Stars
The Salt Lake Valley area sits in a dome of smog that residents can visibly see as they drive in and out of it. It’s been covered nationally by (Popular Science and Forbes), and referenced as Smog Lake City on social media. … read more
Reverend Horton Heat @the Depot 2.15 w/ Voodoo Glow Skulls...
Over the years I’ve realized that a band or an artist can change and grow and seeing that evolution can be amazing and astonishing. … read more
30-Year Cover Retrospective: 1989-2019
In this, our 30th Anniversary Edition’s “30-Year Cover Retrospective,” we’ve selected a cover from each year of the magazine’s existence. … read more
CITYART Reading Series: Thirty Years of Beauty & Truth
In 2019, CITYART will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. By far the longest-running reading series in the state, it is organized and operated entirely by volunteers like Joel Long and Michael McLane. … read more
The Bee: True Stories From the Hive
The Bee is a story slam that has joined storytellers together for workshops, curated shows and “lovingly” competitive storytelling since 2014. … read more
Pale Waves @ In The Venue 11.28.18 w/ The Candescents...
Fans of teenage nostalgia with a few sharp edges will enjoy the sounds of Pale Waves, as displayed with “Eighteen” and “New Years Eve,” all of which were played to perfection live. Mid-set, the anthemic “Drive” was a delight to hear—being arguably the grandest track of their debut album. … read more
Wild Nothing @ The Urban Lounge 11.03 w/ Men I...
Wild Nothing and openers, Men I Trust, drove a rowdy crowd to Urban Lounge and though the show didn’t quite reach sold-out status, the newly renovated space—which seemed to have more standing room—felt like it might burst at the seams. … read more
Tales, Dreams and a Place to Put Them: Utah’s First...
It’s funny how the creation of unreal things can become some of the realest things we know. Dreams and stories tucked in the back of your head become a reality of sorts when shared with those around you. Some realities become t-shirts and movie franchises. … read more
Roots Runnin’ Wild: An interview with Chuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan is one of those artists that has the ability to speak to a vast amount of different people. He’s a punk rocker with roots. He’s an outdoorsman, a poet and he’s able to tap into those things and be relevant. Though we may have awhile to wait for new music from Chuck, I know that it’ll be worth the wait. … read more
Film Review: Assassination Nation
Assassination Nation empowers young women while condemning the forces that have taught them how to act. If you can’t act like a young lady, we’re going to murder you, figuratively or literally, so take your pick. … read more