Issues: Issue 311 - November 2014
Contributor Limelight: Alex Springer
Alex Springer is a SLUG Mag all-star, plain and simple. He joined the SLUG team in May of 2012, and has since demonstrated his refined, global palate through writing food reviews. He also provides adroit book, video game and film reviews for the magazine. … read more
NomNom Finder: Keeping Tabs On Utah’s Food Trucks
It was a situation in which I often found myself: hungry, in an unfamiliar part of town and not really wanting to hit up a fast food joint. Unbeknownst to me at the time, there was an app that could have made my food truck odyssey more efficient—NomNom Finder … read more
A Real Hero: Interview with David Grellier of College
Ever since “A Real Hero” captured the emotional depth of Drive, Grellier has been in a different spotlight. Grellier will play at Kilby Court on Dec. 7, and I’m sure he’ll fascinate the minds of everyone in attendance. … read more
Localized: Bronco
Set aside your best $5 bill so you don’t miss this month’s Localized, featuring the American rock of Bronco, the ’60s sound of Super 78 and opener Green River Blues at Urban Lounge. It’s sponsored by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC. Doors open at 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. … read more
November 2014 Gallery Stroll: Work Up That Appetite
Poor November. Despite the presence of a historically wonderful and gluttonous dinner, this month typically doesn’t have much going on, which makes it a great month to get out and Gallery Stroll. … read more
November 2014 Local Music Reviews
Reviews Of Atomic 45, Candy’s River House, Cub Country, Don’t Trust Anybody, Dustbloom, Frankie Smooches, Grass, Koala Temple, Little Barefoot, Night Wings; The Salt, The Sea, And The Sun God; WE and Zombie Cock. … read more
November 2014 National Music Reviews
Reviews of Ariel Pink, Baptists, Bee Vs. Moth, Brian Eno / Karl Hyde, Caribou, Dirty Beaches, Dj Shadow, The Drums, Ex Hex, Foxygen, Goatwhore, The History Of Apple Pie, Meatbodies, Never Sol, Ooioo, Pharmakon, The Pop Group, Punch, Sissy Spacek, Sonny Vincent & Spite, Speed Trials, This Will Destroy You, Tomorrows Tulips, Tori Amos, Uke-Hunt and more. … read more
Matt Bergmann: The Bergler Does it All
Matt Bergmann absolutely kills it on a skateboard. I’ve seen Bergmann around for a couple of years now, and all I can say is that this dude fucking rips. He can—and will—skate anything. With his raw talent, loose style and I’ll-skate-whatever attitude, it’s no wonder Milosport gave Bergmann a spot on their team. … read more
Beer Reviews
As craft beer becomes an even more influential player in the eyes of the state’s alcohol consumers, breweries are looking to set themselves apart to compete in a beer market in which their percentages dwindle due to an increase of outside competition. … read more
Mike Brown: Beard Guy
It’s official: I’m now a beard guy. I realized this while I was at work the other day. Another man with a beard commented on my beard, then gave me a compliment for it. I didn’t realize it until after the encounter, but he was expecting some sort of positive reciprocation about his beard. … read more