What started as a simple Halloween email list between a few friends in 2001 has grown into a thriving online community of over 100 members. … read more
Talkin’ Rockin’ Haunts with Rocky Mountain Haunters
SLUG Magazine’s Horror-Scopes
Get in, witches — we’re reading our horoscope! Take a sneak peek into our metaphorical crystal ball to see what October has in store for you. … read more
Beto Conejo’s Road to Creating Utah Day of the Dead
Realizing he was in a unique position as a Mexican artist in Utah, Conejo decided to organize an inaugural Utah Day of the Dead festival in Salt Lake City. … read more
Goat Head: Wouldst Thou Like To Eat Deliciously?
Goat Head is political, punk and proud. But above all, they care deeply about their craft. Their dishes are fresh, creative and anchored in heritage. … read more
Localized: SWARMER
Developing their sound with weaving time signatures and technical grooves, SWARMER took the stage in 2018 with a mean southpaw. … read more
Localized: Alghoul
Rising from the depths of the dark, brutalistic crypts of classic metal subgenres stirs an amalgamation of thrash and black metal — the legendary band Alghoul. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2025
The genres chosen are unknown, but the talent is unmatched. Venture forward as you’re about to enter… SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup! (Insert The Twilight Zone theme.) … read more
Contributor Limelight: Stacy Wilk
Stacy Wilk is a talented actor, crafter and Distro Driver. She knows every Utah County business that carries SLUG like the back of her hand. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Kyle Forbush
Kyle Forbush is a diligent copy editor, passionate music reviewer and extraordinary Editorial Intern. … read more
Local Review: Cody Hsu — snow day
snow day is the perfect soundscape to cauterize your feelings to within the purgatory of your bedroom. … read more
Local Review: Ńix – CIGARETTE TALKS
I have a soft spot for late-2010s Soundcloud rap. CIGARETTE TALKS takes all of the best parts of those sounds and combines them with acoustic and electric guitars, brought to a slow blur of R&B and alt-rock. … read more
Review: Wednesday — Bleeds
Bleeds is in the sweet spot somewhere between proto-grunge and post-hardcore. It’s melodic but hard. The lyrics are wry but sardonic. … read more
