January 2016
The January issue of SLUG brings you what's really going on in Salt Lake City, from filmmakers and artists to heavy metal bowlers and taxidermists.
Review: Mirror – Self-Titled
Mirror = Rainbow + Argus … read more
Review: Moa Holmsten – Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm
Moa Holmsten = Good Harvest + Lady Lamb … read more
Review: Luka Fisher – Sleep Gallery
Luka Fisher = Psychic TV + Tarquin Manek + Electric Bird Noise … read more
Review: Kvltist – Catechesis
Kvltist = Gorgoroth + 1349 + Dark Funeral … read more
Review: Lazlow Pigeon – Manural Horde
Lazlow Pigeon = Wolf Eyes + Hanatarash / Terrorfakt … read more
Review: Leftöver Crack – Constructs Of The State
Leftöver Crack = Choking Victim x (F-Minus + Citizen) … read more
Review: Hinds – Leave Me Alone
Hinds = Alvvays + Chastity Belt + The Parrots … read more
Local Review: Twilight Transmissions -vs- Void of Realms – Between...
This experimental electronic release is two artists showing their creativity by writing and remixing each other’s work, and it is amazing. The Twilight Transmissions tracks have a lighter feel to them, while Void of Realms have a much darker and sinister ambience to them—a perfect mixture. … read more
Local Review: Scatterbrain – Insufficient Soul
Ah, the “#sadboy makes feels music” trend has officially hit Salt Lake. Scatterbrain’s Insufficient Soul showcases this personal brand well, with depressing track titles like “we’re worried about you but we still don’t care” and well-produced down-tempo trap-like piano and snare beats. … read more
Local Review: Nick Names – Wasteland EP
Utah absolutely loves EDM, and this release from local artist Nick Names pays homage to that love. Wasteland intricately bends genres like techno, dubstep and—forgive me for saying this—big room to create a wild and exciting ride through a psychedelic-fueled taste of the rave. … read more
