Issue 344 – August 2017 Cover

Issue 344

From unapologetic femmes to ornery animals, artist Heather Mahler’s delightful drawings are a mainstay of the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. On this cover, Mahler equips her signature style—influenced by ’90s anime, feminist punk art and more—to highlight Utah’s creative spirit, reflecting the dreamers whom Craft Lake City celebrates and uplifts.

Film Review: War for the Planet of the Apes

Film Review: War for the Planet of the Apes
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War for the Planet of the Apes is a great, yet not perfect, end to the journey. It needs to be 30 minutes shorter, so get ready for a long theater visit. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Erin Moore

Contributor Limelight: Erin Moore
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Since Erin Moore joined the SLUG writing team in February 2015 and the copy editing team a year later, she has brought her strong sense of style, expertise and impeccable taste—in writing, fashion, music and otherwise— to cover our local scene. … read more

Local Music Reviews August 2017

Local Music Reviews August 2017

Utah-local reviews of Hoops, Indigo Plateau, Winter Grain and more. … read more

National Music Reviews August 2017

National Music Reviews August 2017

August reviews of Downtown Boys, Frankie Rose, Mynabirds and more, with additional reviews throughout the month. … read more

 
 
Film Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming

Film Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming
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On the Peter Parker side, Spider-Man: Homecoming is a comical and lighthearted adventure we’ve seen 30 years ago in the John Hughes era of filmmaking. … read more

SLUG Style: Joshy Soul

SLUG Style: Joshy Soul
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Joshy Soul and the Cool return for the 2017 Craft Lake City DIY Festival, headlining the festival’s SLUG Mag Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 11. … read more