Years before Trent Nelson became Chief Photographer for The Salt Lake Tribune, he was shooting photos of Salt Lake City punk rock shows. Some of the most compelling images from his 1998 collection at trenthead.com are of the Salt Lake hardcore band Clear, due to the sheer emotional intensity that appears to be pouring out of each member. … read more
Dear Dickheads – January 2009
I hate new years resolutions … they are the stupidest thing ever. … read more
Books Aloud – January 2009
Reviews of The B-List, Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats and Handmade Nation … read more
Movie Reviews – January 2009
Reviews of a wide variety of recently released films in theatres and on DVD including Death Race, Doubt, Gonzo, Hamlet 2 and Redneck Zombies. … read more
Game Reviews – January 2009
Reviews of Fable II, Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Prince of Persia. Get nerdy. … read more
Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and DJ Justin Strange – January 2009
The first Localized of 2009 brings three groups whose visual aesthetics are as important as their music. Strap on your dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to be entertained by Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and opener DJ Justin Strange. As always, Localized is held the second Friday of the month (Jan. 9) at the Urban Lounge and $5 gets you in. … read more
SLUG Mag’s Top 5 of 2008
The SLUG Staff shares their favorite music, movies and more from 2008 … read more
If Not Now, When?
Eric Tanner expected 30 or 40 people to show up to his poetry book pre-release party at nobrow coffee and tea on Dec. 15, but over 150 people ended up attending. He tells me this happily, his sentences choppy, peppered with a strange cadence, the meaning blunt. You could say his poetry follows suit, gets straight to the heart of a matter, imbued with a simplicity that knows the most important question in poetry is, “How much can I cut and get away with?” … read more
The Worded Aeon Has Awakened: An Introduction to Black Seas of Infinity
Sometimes, an interview completely takes on a life of its own, and it becomes difficult to submit to the reader in a standard “question-and-answer” format, or even as a standalone narrative piece. Such is the case with ex-Salt Lake City resident Jhon Longshaw and his excellent black noise vehicle, Black Seas of Infinity.
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Sense and the Captain of Sensibility: The Latest Chapter in the Book of The Damned
The Damned is one of the many bands that pioneered the punk rock movement. The English band formed in 1976 and are still actively touring and recording today. Innumerable underground rock and roll bands count The Damned among their main influences, and for good reason: They have remained true to punk rock ideals without sacrificing creativity or originality. … read more
Repo! Repossessing The Modern Rock Opera
Picture the future: it’s the year 2056. The medical companies are thriving, financing any and all operations imaginable. Kidneys, eyes, spines, faces, breasts—you name it. However, congress has just made it legal for organs to be repossessed, so miss a payment and a man will show up at your door to take back that liver and whatever else you signed up for. Now that you’ve got a clear vision in your head, there’s only one thing left to do: put it to music. … read more
La Vita Vivace: Funkified Classical
Vivace represents a turn in the arts––the supposed inaccessible realms of high culture are now approaching youth and subcultures unabashedly in efforts to maintain support for the arts for generations to come. … read more
