It’s no secret that I love my cat Jet Pack. I used to hate cats. I still hate most cats. Most cats are selfish pretentious dicks. They think they know everything and can do whatever the fuck they want. Sounds like most hipsters I know. I bet if cats listened to music their record collections would totally suck. But Jet Pack? Nope, he’s awesome and here’s why. … read more
Gallery Stroll – December 2010
‘Tis the season to shop until your bank account is cleared out. We’ve all been told it’s not about what you spend on a gift, but the thought that goes into it. If you are like me and yearn for a shopping alternative, but don’t have time to alter your DNA to become a craft diva, you may find this list of holiday craft boutiques helpful to maintaining your sanity throughout the holiday frenzy. … read more
Dear Dickheads – December 2010
Dear Dickheads,
When I sat down to write this letter, I thought that I would be writing a letter telling Mike Brown, once and for all, how ridiculous his behavior and his column are. On second thought, however, I have no real problem with Mike Brown. My beef is with you, SLUG Magazine, and with your loyal local readers. … read more
Product Reviews – December 2010
Vision Force Slip-Ons, Elmore Muscle Relief Oil, Sleeptracker Elite wristwatch and Siege Audio Division headphones are reviewed. … read more
Top 5 Movies – 2010
SLUG Mag’s film critic Jimmy Martin gives the run down of his top 5 favorites, least favorites, heroes, villains, best and worst actors and actresses and many many more. … read more
Top 5 Video Games – 2010
As much as I try, I can’t play everything. So if you can’t find Super Scribblenauts or Starcraft II or the latest WoW expansion on this list, it is not a reflection of their merit, so much as an indication that I am but one nerd with finite resources. Don’t be hatin’ … read more
Beer Reviews – December 2010
2010 was a year that the City of Salt saw two new craft breweries, more than enough new seasonals, enough high gravity beer to give you a wedgie, and some damn fine liquor. So for you, we will be highlighting the best of the best that hit market and what I feel best summarized the bad-ass-ness-ocity that is the motherfucking Utah craft scene! … read more
Book Reviews – December 2010
The Best Music Writing of 2010, Body Type 2 and Understand Rap: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You and Your Grandma Can Understand are reviewed. … read more
National CD Reviews – December 2010
Check out the reviews of new albums from bands like Pepper Rabbit and TV Buddhas. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Shauna Brennan
Though this bubbly beauty only joined the SLUG family in October, we’re already proud to call Shauna Brennan our own. … read more
Local Reviews: The Archer’s Apple
Many a local band in Salt Lake City is starting to sound like they’re from Oklahoma. For the record: I once lived in the Midwest and it’s a shitty part of the country. … read more
Local Reviews: Bears on Parade/Everywhere
Although I don’t find the music incredibly interesting, I love this split on principle. Insert a Plug into a Socket is a DIY, hand-dubbed, tape-only release with typewritten j-cards and a rattlecan colored cassette shell. Now don’t get me wrong—these bands are excellent at what they do, but there’s only so much of this drifty, ambien(t) music I can take before I nod off into a content slumber. … read more
