Local tattoo artist and latest Ink Master winner Bobby Johnson tells SLUG how his childhood shaped his career. … read more
Ink Master Winner Bobby Johnson: Skating, Prison Tattoos and the Competition
Bold & Beautiful: Heller Highwater
Heller Highwater is a Wyoming-raised space cowboy navigating disability, trauma, and masculinity through “Reclaiming his Yeehaw.” … read more
Film Review: Poor Things
Poor Things is far and away the most unique film of the year, though whether it’s among the best is more debatable. … read more
Interview: Jawbox
The last few years, Jawbox is good music. If you can afford it, go see them on the big stage. If you can’t, they’ll be back in the clubs soon. … read more
Interview: Charlie Musselwhite
We just have a good time. Nobody wants to be the star. We like music, and wanna make good music, and that’s all there is to it. … read more
Film Review: Wonka
Wonka delivers enough goofy fun and pure imagination to earn a very enthusiastic recommendation. … read more
The Top 11 Films of 2023
As the year comes to a close and we head toward 2024, Patrick Gibbs returns with his top 11 films of 2023. … read more
Top 5 Rock-Distorting Albums of 2023 to End The World (and The Year)
Pop open a stolen Veuve Clicquot, sit on the steps of Capitol Hill and drone out the vaporizing mushroom clouds with five of the best rock albums from this year. … read more
Top 5 Roots Albums of 2023 for Swinging to the Beat, Boots on Your Feet
Finding new, worthwhile roots music can be tedious. But while these artists definitely have vintage characteristics, each of them is finding new, original ways to use these elements. … read more
Top 5 R&B Albums of 2023 That Prove Girls Run This Mutha
As 2023 makes its way into history, war seems to be everywhere you look (again). Amidst the greatest pain, the mamas of the world offer unprecedented perspectives of love. … read more
Top 5 Metal Albums of 2023 Your Mom Won’t Let You Take To Church
As the holidays come around, blast all of these albums at your family dinner. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but fuck that—here are the top five violence-invoking metal releases of 2023. … read more
Top 5 Post-Punk Albums of 2023 to Smash your Neighbors’ Mailboxes To
Grab your favorite pair of Doc Martens, a baseball bat and a pack of American Spirits and tune in to SLUG’s top 5 post-punk albums of 2023. … read more
