July 2018
About the Cover: For our Local Tattooing issue, SLC tattoo artist Gailon Justus has put a flash eagle front and center, heralding the bold line work of American traditional tattooing. Looking deeper into the background, he’s adorned this cover with flash in his signature style. For his tattoos, murals and other art, follow him on Instagram at @sweetneedles.
Local Review: The Kat’s Jamas – We
The Kat’s Jamas = Danny Elfman + Wendy Carlos + Acid House … read more
Local Review: Stop Karen – neither here nor there
Stop Karen’s neither here nor there is a succinct, six-track album that is cheerful and heartening, though not lacking in depth nor lyrical prowess. Upbeat ukulele is the musical focal point, woven into clear vocals that create a folk-grunge-pop feeling that lies somewhere in between twang, punk and ballad. … read more
Local Review: Robyn Cage – Slow The Devil (Deluxe Digital)
Robyn Cage = Florence & The Machine + Lana Del Rey … read more
Local Review: Scary Uncle Steve – Memento Mori
Scary Uncle Steve = Mischief Brew + Stark Raving Mad + The Dreadnoughts … read more
Local Review: Kotton – The End of Space Neutrality
Kotton = Pink Floyd + Mogwai
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Local Review: End of Man – Abyss
End of Man = Deftones + Glassjaw + Baroness … read more
Local Review: Chief Edit & Identities – (ME)Stizo
Chief Edit & Identities = Souls of Mischief + Brockhampton + Pharcyde … read more
Local Review: Brother Chunky – Down Low
Brother Chunky = Gary Clark Jr. + Taj Mahal … read more
Review: Dirty Projectors – Lamp Lit Prose
Dirty Projectors = David Byrne + Yes + a pinch of Frank Zappa … read more
Review: Deafheaven – Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
Deafheaven = Alcest + Nothing + Emperor … read more
Review: Body/Head – The Switch
Body/Head = Earth + Keiji Haino … read more
SLUG Style: Megan Davies
Megan Davies is a mother, artist, feminist and activist. She is a cosmetic tattoo artist and offers eyebrow microblading at Lonely Hearts Club Tattoo, which Megan owns with her husband, tattoo artist Troy Trujillo. … read more
