There should be no illusions that you’re going into anything great here. The Lost City too often undermines its own potential by playing things too broadly. … read more
Film Review: The Lost City
Bad Brains and Leeway
Ten years after their original formation, the Bad Brains finally came through our little town for not one but two nights with fellow New Yorkers Leeway. … read more
Sub Pop Rock City
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
Slaughterchrist
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
Film Review: 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
The Stench
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
Verbal Assault – Twice As Nice
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
Film Review: 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
The Unsinkable Teemu Nikki and Jani Pösö
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
Film Review: 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
SLUG Style: Aline A. Bustios-Donoso
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
Neolament
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
