Chile Pepper Bike Shop: That’s A Spicy Bike! - SLUG Magazine

Mama Mia! That’s A Spicy Bike! An Interview With Chile Pepper Bike Shop

Posted on May 5, 2021 (September 21, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

For Chile Pepper Bike Shop owner Tracy Bently, the shop provides her with a chance to connect to the vast beauty of the Southern Utah desert.

Chile Pepper Bike Shop, one of the premier stores for Moab biking, has everything you need to ride out into the Southern Utah wilderness. … read more

Virtualized: Jacked Johnson

Posted on May 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) John Hoang, Andrew Maguire and Val Brown come together to create jazz-infused, “angsty” music.

Performing at our May Virtualized, jacked johnson give jazz-infused, angsty tunes with a touch of culturally driven flavor. … read more

Velour Live Music Gallery: A Home, a Church and a Venue

Posted on May 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Velour Live Music  Gallery Owner Corey Fox reminds us of Velour’s curatorial charm—from its vintage curiosities to its overall ambience—as the treasured Provo venue’s existence now relies on community support more than ever.

Velour Live Music Gallery, a beloved, all-ages concert venue in Provo, recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. … read more

The Body Abstract: Jill Whit

Posted on May 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The work of Jill Whit, a tattoo and visual artist (and musician) from downtown SLC, embraces our fleshy vessels as abstract and messy things. … read more

Virtualized: Lit’l Grim

Posted on May 5, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Luke Bamford, Stephen Rodgers, Tate Grimshaw, Jackson Larsen and Chris Shemwell collaborate within the ebb and flow of their tonal and rhythmic choices.

Essentially, Lit’l Grim’s style is a succession of each band members’ taste in music—especially those of frontperson Tate Grimshaw. … read more

Series Review: Star Wars The Bad Batch

Posted on May 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The latest episodic Star Wars spinoff, The Bad Batch, is here and may well prove to be the best of the bunch. … read more

Breweries: Level Crossing Brewing Co., SaltFire Brewing Co., Shades Brewing

Posted on May 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Instead of highlighting one beer, we’re pointing out a cool, quick bike-and-beer path that could easily be accomplished in an afternoon. … read more

BMX Photo Feature: Nick Mondella

Posted on May 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Nick Mondella, @ndellym, Salt Lake City. Photo: @jontinsley

As spring approaches, nothing feels more welcoming than a blast of spring air while riding a bike. Don’t miss this feature with Nick Mondella. … read more