April 2025
Utah Beer and Spirits
As Utah’s brewery and distillery scene continues to grow, SLUG taps into what makes our community a pivotal libation station — having covered local innovations in the beer and spirits world for the past 17 years.
Localized: Vape Plug
What is Vape Plug? Punk, hardcore and anything that could’ve been the title song for your PS1 copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. … read more
The Bayou Will Do Right By You
If you’re craving a taste of the South with a side of good vibes, do yourself a favor — grab some friends, grab a beer and let The Bayou take care of the rest. … read more
NCECA 2025: Salt Lake City Welcomes Nation’s Largest Ceramics Conference
The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference was held in SLC. It was the city’s first time hosting the prestigious conference. … read more
Mike Brown: Gen Z Isn’t Getting Drunk
The point is, why isn’t Gen Z drinking? Is it because of the vape phenomenon? Or is there something else going on? … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2025
Sometimes I have to throw up my hands and say I got nothing — nothing but six excellent singles from six killer local bands. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Bryan Gennaro
Skateboarding is different from everything that is conventional. A skater looks at a spot and sees something different than the average person would. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Gabriel Kraft
Gabriel Kraft grew up in Mt. Ashland, Oregon where his love of skateboarding inspired him to pick up snowboarding. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Emily Ward
A passionate music journalist as well as an accomplished poet, Emily Ward has interviewed countless metal bands for SLUG over the past year. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Diego Andino
Diego Andino’s sick black-and-white shots of punk and hardcore shows, from Chat Pile to Bikini Kill, have graced our coverage since last June. … read more
