Issues: Issue 327 – March 2016
Localized: Crook & The Bluff
After a recent reordering of their lineup, Crook have surged the local scene with their thunderous, psychedelic-blues styling. Kirk Dath is the mainstay as vocalist, joined by Sarah Degraw, who learned how to play drums for the group. Ryan Arnold has joined as a second guitarist, and Kevin Schultz slays the bass. Their updated approach provides their followers with a new, exciting twist on their rough and sexy sound. … read more
Alta Radio: Alta is for Radio
Starting in the spring of 2013 with a series of grants from Alta Community Enrichment (ACE)—a nonprofit art, cultural and educational organization—Brownlie began researching the intricacies of terrestrial and Internet-based radio. Filling volumes of notebooks with his findings occupied his free time, and it finally became apparent that the enormous task of building a radio station from scratch could be possible. … read more
Bistro 222: Cuisine for the Business Casual
Over the past few months, downtown Salt Lake’s Bistro 222 has undergone some major changes. Most notably would be the hiring of new Executive Chef Brady Gray, formerly of Ruth’s Chris and Baci Trattoria. Gray’s past work experience in contemporary American and Italian cuisine fits nicely within the metropolitan environs of the 222 Main Building. … read more
Making Fuck Bring A Harrowing End
The sludge three-piece, composed of guitarist/vocalist Kory Quist (The Ditch and the Delta), cellist Jessica Bundy and drummer/vocalist Anson Bischoff, returns this year with the release of A Harrowing End. Though their previous, self-titled 7’’ was satisfying as hell, nothing can prepare for the glory of the full-length, due to drop on March 11. … read more
Addictive Behavior: Beauty and the Bikes
Candice Davis, owner and operator of Addictive Behavior Motor Works, is not as rough around the edges as many would imagine a woman who runs a motorcycle and 4×4 service and customization shop to be. “People hear my voice on the radio and come in just because they want to see what I look like,” she says. … read more
All Dogs Are All Set
Ohio-based pop punk band All Dogs have definitely found their way to making heart-on-their-sleeves music, and they’ve been blossoming steadily for the past few years. It isn’t just their charming brand of pop punk that’s attention-grabbing—it’s also the way in which they disarm with melancholy and emotionally bare lyrics that tip down into a sea of thrashing harmony. … read more
Adobe and Utah Artists: Converging Creative Communities
Adobe’s combination of community engagement and appreciation for artistic expression gave local artist Andrew Ehninger an idea: “What if local artists were invited to show their art in the Adobe space?” And just like that, the Utah Artists and Adobe project was born. … read more
Chairlift: Moth to a Flame
Instinct, as it were, is the heartbeat of Moth, Chairlift’s third—and possibly best—full-length album. Effervescently primal and visceral to the bone, the LP is a beacon of composition and compulsion, quenching an artistic thirst while parching the current climate. … read more
Localized: June Brothers
June Brothers’ music is emotionally charged, and lyrical focus is essential. “In order to know where the song is going, you need to have a distinct direction from the lyrics,” Riding says. Their singer-songwriter perspective has given them a playful view of their music. “ … read more
SLUG Holiday Comix – March 2016
Hey, everyone, it’s Pi Day! Let’s all celebrate by going out and eating a delicious … slice of pie … … read more