Slits Tradition: A Revolutionary Interview with Ari Up
Ari Up grew up in 1970s London, and at the age of 14 formed the band that would eventually become The Slits, one of the most seminal and influential punk bands of all time. Their first tour was alongside The Clash in 1977 and their monumental album Cut was released two years later. The Slits
Bane, Strike Anywhere, A Global Threat, This is Hell
Going into this show, I didn’t know what kind of a crowd this package would draw. I anticipated A Global Threat would bring the punks in spades, while Bane and This is Hell were sure to bring out more than a handful of hardcore kids. But was there any crossover fan base between those bands and Strike Anywhere? … read more
A Conversation with The Falcon’s Brendan Kelly: Grown-Up Punk Philospher
Jello Biafra Show Review
When Jello Biafra spoke at the Oplin Ballroom, I must admit, that I wasn’t quite prepared for the performance that I was about to see. At 7 p.m., the legendary activist and ex-lead singer of the Dead Kennedys came on stage dressed as a judge, complete with a cop hat that was embellished with a huge cross. … read more
Stand Up and Fight: Mike McColgan Speaks Out About the War in Iraq
Top 5 – 2006
The SLUG Mag staff shares their top 5’s from last year. … read more
Bellyography: Tirza – January 2007
Tirza is a dancer’s dancer. Her incredible talent is obvious. She has been well trained and she seems to have been born to express herself through dance. … read more
