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Film Review: Pompo: The Cinephile

Posted on May 5, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Animated still from Pompo: The Cinephile

The fan base of the original manga would indicate there’s an audience for Pompo: The Cinephile, but its appeal and audience feel specific and niche. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Pompo: The Cinephile

Local Review: Hoofless – Ad Nauseam

Posted on May 6, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Hoofless | Ad Nauseam | Self-Released 

Self described as “chamber punk” and “orchestral post rock,” Hoofless have created a memorable EP with Ad Nauseam. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Ad Nauseam, Hoofless

Concert Review: Ministry

Posted on March 6, 1990 (October 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Al Jourgensen of Ministry

Al Jourgensen is the leader of an international group of industrial terrorists—nine musicians from God only knows how many bands, all on stage as Ministry. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: Al Jourgensen, Ministry

Concert Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain

Posted on March 6, 1990 (October 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
March 1990 - Issue 15 SLUG Mag masthead

The Jesus and Mary Chain kept their distance from the audience—Totally engrossed in their art, they left all communication to the music. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: The Jesus and Mary Chain

New Band Spotlight: Nauvoo

Posted on March 6, 1990 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Even though Nauvoo’s music is slow, it carries such power and aggression you don’t notice the tempo, with clear Bauhaus and Swans influence. … read more

Posted in: Reviews MusicTagged: Nauvoo, Raunch

Interview: The Mighty Lemon Drops

Posted on March 6, 1990 (October 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Mighty Lemon Drops band in 1990

Check out this interview with Keith, the drummer for The Mighty Lemon Drops. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: The Mighty Lemon Drops

Tape and Record Reviews March 1990

Posted on March 6, 1990 (August 14, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Check out these record reviews from March 1990, featuring local bands such as Insight, Dead City by A Lake, Bad Yodelers and Black Ivory. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews, Reviews MusicTagged: bad yodelers, black ivory, Dead City by a Lake, Insight

Feature Band: Truce

Posted on March 6, 1990 (October 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Truce band members Shaun, Heathen and Corrupt on vocals; Brent and Gravy Boat on bass; Tracy on guitar; Steve; and Paul, their latest drummer.

Truce are one of the few local bands that are just as good on tape as they are live, who’s fans range from die hard metal fans to punks and skaters. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Truce, Truce in Blood

Cranky’s Bike Shop Caters to Utah’s Cycling Community

Posted on May 4, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Kevin Hall, Owner Cris Pereira, Ethan Robinson and Shop Manager Luke Autry of Cranky’s Bike Shop.

For Cris Pereira, current owner of Cranky’s Bike Shop, running a successful bike shop stems from a deep engagement with the sport and craft at hand. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: Cranky's Bike Shop, Cris Pereira

Sweet Streets: Making Movement Safer for Salt Lake City

Posted on May 4, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R): Luke Garrot, Johnnae Nardon, Alex Cragun, Benjamin Wood and Shelby Stults of Sweet Streets, a people-first city planning advocacy group.

In late 2019, a few Salt Lake citizens enacted systemic changes in the ways we roam with Sweet Streets, a local people-first city planning advocacy group. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, Bike / BMXTagged: Sweet Streets

All Seasons Commuter Diary

Posted on May 4, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
All Seasons Commuter Diary graphic

As you see cyclists grinding up a steep incline, bumping music while riding with their crew, have you ever wondered what’s going through their minds? … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMX

When 100 Miles Isn’t Enough: Riding with Salt Lake Randonneurs

Posted on May 4, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Ken Moss - Salt Lake Randonneurs

Salt Lake Randonneurs came to Salt Lake City in 2011 after Richard Stum participated in a few rides with a Southern Utah club, leading him to start SLR. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: Salt Lake Randonneurs
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