Issues: Issue 340 – April 2017
![Review: Depeche Mode – Spirit](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Depeche-Mode-Spirit.jpg)
Review: Depeche Mode – Spirit
Depeche Mode = Fad Gadget + Red Flag + NIN + themselves … read more
![Review: Arca – Self-titled](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Arca-Acra.jpg)
Review: Arca – Self-titled
Arca = Dedekind Cut + Björk … read more
![Review: ANAMAI – What Mountain](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/anamai-what-mountain-album.png)
Review: ANAMAI – What Mountain
ANAMAI = Sister Grotto + Neil Young + Joanna Newsom … read more
![Review: ABACU5 – A Long Way to Begin](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Abacu5-A-Long-Way-to-Begin.jpg)
Review: ABACU5 – A Long Way to Begin
ABACU5 = Black Keys / 30 Seconds To Mars … read more
![Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SLUG-ED-CreatureFeature-ThatGuyGil-9-1024x797.jpg)
Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more
![Localized: Brain Bagz](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/340-ED-BrainBagz-JoSavagePhotography-4-1024x683.jpg)
Localized: Brain Bagz
Out of the ashes of Swamp Ravens are a force to be reckoned with: Brain Bagz. The members of Brain Bagz bring a wide range of influences to the band, most notably Midwest and Southern punk, black rock n’ roll and the blues. Catch them at SLUG Localized on April 20. … read more
![Ballet for the People: Municipal Ballet Co. Teams Up with Conquer Monster](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/340-Ed-Municipal-Ballet-Tyson-Call-@clancycoop-1024x681.jpg)
Ballet for the People: Municipal Ballet Co. Teams Up with...
Sarah Longoria, Director of the Municipal Ballet Company, says, “We want to present ballet in a way that we believe people would enjoy.” The company’s upcoming show Metatransit—in collaboration with Conquer Monster—directly reflects this ideal. Catch the futuristic collaboration on April 7 and 8 at Urban Lounge. … read more
![Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/340-ED-LavenderVinyl-ChrisKiernan-3.jpg)
Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store
Lavender Vinyl houses an eclectic and well-rounded mix of vinyl records in many different genres, and has already made an impact on Ogden’s music scene despite having only been in business for less than a year. For owners Hallows and Lundell, the name Lavender Vinyl draws a parallel between the serenity that comes with music and the calming effect of lavender. … read more
![Snow Photo Feature: Sam Taxwood](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/snow-feature-photo.jpg)
Snow Photo Feature: Sam Taxwood
Sometimes you shoot a photo and think, “Damn, man, that would be a sick cover.” That’s how I felt about this photo of Sam Taxwood. … read more
![Beats for Sale! Piccolo](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_2236.jpg)
Beats for Sale! Piccolo
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. Piccolo has the beats you want at the price you deserve. Each Piccolo beat for sale is made with love and sourced locally. … read more