August 2026
Craft Lake City DIY Festival
SLUG is previewing the local artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, STEM exhibitors and performers to look out for at the festival! In this retro, 60s-inspired cover, local artist Summer Buckshaw (@theoddmod) encapsulates the many creative minds that make Do-It-Yourself their everyday mantra.
Meraki and the Curiosity Collective: DIY Festival Performers
If you ask Meraki and the Curiosity Collective to describe their sound, you’ll probably get a few different answers: “weird,” “atmospheric,” “spacious” and “experimental.” … read more
Bomba Marilé: DIY Festival Performers
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when history, healing and pure joy all share the same space, make sure you catch Bomba Marilé at this year’s DIY Fest. … read more
Localized: Lab Animals
Donning incredibly creepy, homemade rat masks and lab coats, Lab Animals are indeed intentional with every detail of their live performance. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Localized: VAL/IN/TIME
After a run as the bass player, Val was emboldened to set out on his own with a more complete knowledge of operating within the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Forty Years of Needle Drops: Celebrating Graywhale
For four decades, Graywhale has been Utah’s one-stop shop to death grip all physical entertainment — vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs and VHS. … read more
Donuts For Change: The Other Side Donuts
Looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth? Swing by The Other Side Donuts new location and support folks who are striving to become better day by day, one donut at a time! … read more
August 2026 Astrology Forecast: Jupiter Rising
This is a month to work on the language we use to describe our world. Remember your thoughts and assumptions reflect a story; which part of the story is from you? … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2026
We’ve carefully curated each track with almost sniper accuracy, and we promise you that you’ll be humming once you’re done. Enjoy Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more
Contributor Limelight: Rebekah Bowman
With a Master’s in English and Creative Writing, Rebekah Bowman goes beyond the call of duty, making every assignment she’s tasked with worth its weight in gold. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Allison Stephens
When it comes to graphic design, Allison Stephens is phenomenal. Every layout brings great precision with a splash of color, capturing the true aura of each story. … read more
