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Sub Pop Rock City

Posted on September 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
“I just want to know what the heck is going on.” 

There’s this place known as Sub Pop Rock City where something damn exciting has been brewing lately. Read SLUG’s 1989 review of the compilation here. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Led Zeppelin, Mudhoney, Screaming Life EP, Soundgarden, Sub Pop Rock City, Swallow, TAD

Slaughterchrist

Posted on September 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
What must these boys’ mums think? I know what I thought the first time I stood outside their studio door and heard them practice, "What the hell is that!?”

Slaughterchrist has two vocalists, Mike Mayo (bass & vocals) and Mark Earl (guitar & vocals), who not only share the role but often sing together. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Baphomet, Death Cry, Greg Mulholland, Mark Earl, Mike Mayo, Mike Mulholland, Slaughterchrist

Film Review: Infinite Storm

Posted on March 24, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Naomi Watts in Infinite Storm

Infinite Storm is too grounded in reality to be thrilling escapist action but far too labored and maudlin in its quieter character moments to work as a drama. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: infinite storm

The Stench

Posted on September 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
"The band has only three members, Terrance D.H. on guitar and vocals, Geoff Williams on bass and backing vocals and Pat Young on drums."

After at least a case of beer and a long conversation on the social relevance of DEVO, Tom pulled out a tape. “Hey dude, check these guys out. Local boys.” … read more

Posted in: MusicTagged: All, Crazy Moon, Geoff Williams, Pat Young, Steel Pole Bath Tub, Super Touch, Terrance D.H., The Grim, The Herb Tarlick, The Stench, verbal assault, Wind of Change

Verbal Assault – Twice As Nice

Posted on September 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
“It’s not worth it for us to get on stage and watch these kids getting hurt,” says Jones.

When flyers for the second Verbal Assault show in Salt Lake surfaced, not just a few people thought it was a joke—too good to be true. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: Chris Jones, Darren Mock, Doug Earnest, Pete Chramiec, Shudder To Think, The Stench, verbal assault

Film Review: Windfall

Posted on March 23, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Jesse Plemons, Lily Collins, and Jason Segel in Windfall

I consider Jessie Plemons to be one the finest actors working today, which is all the more reason to resent Windfall for wasting his talent and my time. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Windfall

The Unsinkable Teemu Nikki and Jani Pösö

Posted on March 22, 2022 (December 18, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Petri Poikolainen

Patrick Gibbs speaks with Teemu Nikki and Jani Pösö about how their film The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic represents a blind perspective. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Jani Pösö, Teemu Nikki, The Blind Man Who Didn't Want To See Titanic

Film Review: The Outfit

Posted on March 17, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Mark Rylance in The Outfit

The Outfit is the most entertaining and satisfying film to hit theaters this year so far and a fine addition to the mobster genre. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: the outfit

SLUG Style: Aline A. Bustios-Donoso

Posted on March 18, 2022 (December 18, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Aline A. Bustios-Donoso is a photographer from Salt Lake City

 Aline A. Bustios-Donoso is a photographer from Salt Lake City who draws inspiration from quotidian details, giving everyday forms, shapes and colors vibrancy. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, Fashion, Slug StyleTagged: Aline A. Bustios-Donoso, SLUG style

Neolament

Posted on July 1, 1989 (September 18, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
"Neolament’s strongest point is their live performance because of the mood they can set—dark clothes and candles will do that to you."

Neolament is a band that certainly stands out in the Salt Lake Underground music scene. If you’ve never heard their demo “Curo,” you most certainly should. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Neolament

The Backyard Jam @ Powder Mountain 3.12

Posted on March 17, 2022 (April 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
The Rose Club on a snowy mountain

The Backyard Jam at Powder Mountain was a free event focusing on women’s progression and community-building in snowboarding. … read more

Posted in: Ski / SnowboardTagged: The Backyard Jam, the rose club

Fugazi Concert Review

Posted on July 1, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
"I had never heard of Fugazi at all before July 1. Leadfellow started out the show with a brilliant debut performance."

On June 1, 1989, Fugazi blew into town. Fugazi is one of the best bands Les Nesman has seen play since Ed Hall came up from Texas last winter. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: Draize Method, Fugazi, Leadfellow
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