Watching Him is the perfect equivalent to watching a promising star athlete fail: both are clearly stretched thin, overcompensating and frustrating to witness. … read more
Film Review: Him
Local Review: Starmy — Hallelujah Disappear
Hallelujah Disappear thrives in its hypnotic atmosphere. It isn’t just about catchy choruses, fast-moving beats and songs to be forgotten quickly, but a record that also builds a world inside itself. … read more
Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller Returns With New and Old Haunts
Derryl felt a strong need for Thriller and Odyssey in the Utah community, for both dancers and audiences. … read more
Natural Law Apothecary: Old Medicine for a New Age
For the fall, Bowen recommends several herbs that improve dreaming and lucidity, like: blue lotus, amanita muscaria, mugwort and passion flower, among others. … read more
Love Like Blood: The Heart of Utah’s Goth Community
That ethos makes Love Like Blood more than just your average goth bar. It’s a counterweight to isolation and addiction. … read more
This is the Place! For the Strange and Unusual: Six Utah Haunted Spots
SLUG is taking you on a tour of six local haunted spots and their urban legends. Climb aboard our sinister hell ride and let us scare the living shit outta you! … read more
Talkin’ Rockin’ Haunts with Rocky Mountain Haunters
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
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
