Film Review: Final Destination Bloodlines

Posted on June 10, 2025 (June 24, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

The cast of a movie stand next to one another for an ensemble photo.

The kills are creative, suspenseful and over the top, sometimes bordering on cartoony. … read more

Utah Pride Parade 2025: Radical Love

Posted on June 10, 2025 (June 12, 2025) by Angela Garcia

SLUG was proud to be one of the many local groups walking in the Utah Pride Parade. Where would we be without the local queer community? … read more

Sky Cries Mary

Posted on January 6, 1996 (June 6, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

This year, The Cinema Bar played host to Sky Cries Mary. This was their third or fourth time in town: And once again, it was incredible. … read more

The Stiff Sheet: March 1996

Posted on August 1, 2025 (September 18, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

A snapshot of the header for The Stiff Sheet, a piece of record reviews that originally appeared in March 1996's Issue 87 of SLUG Magazine.

All the songs are thinky, well-produced, through-eye kind of songs. They make you listen to the record as more than just background music. … read more

Blondshell On If You Asked For A Picture and Masculinity

Posted on June 5, 2025 (June 18, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

I had the honor of sitting down with Teitelbaum to discuss these big questions ahead of her show on June 6 at Soundwell. … read more

Localzonely

Posted on January 1, 1996 (June 5, 2025) by Kyle Forbush

The rumor is that a loan shark financed the recording. All supporters of local music had better buy a copy unless they wanted to see the Pijamas unable to play due to broken fingers. … read more

Guilty By Expression

Posted on January 1, 1996 (June 4, 2025) by Kyle Forbush

Once again, Utah’s politicians are attempting to establish laws that are misguided by their very nature, and unnecessary. Senator Charles H. Stewart, Utah County, has drafted a bill that will establish an age limit for persons to receive tattoos. … read more

Dykes on Bikes: Riding with Pride

Posted on June 4, 2025 (June 19, 2025) by Joshua Joye

A motorcyclist on their bike with rings on and a flag behind them.

Ultimately, DOB Salt Lake is a sisterhood of tough women who have seen a lot of shit and care about keeping people safe. Despite the current political climate, they haven’t lost hope. … read more

Talking Trans Joy & Resistance with Genderbands

Posted on June 4, 2025 (June 12, 2025) by Joshua Joye

A man stands in front of a heavily-autographed transgender pride flag.

Although the future is uncertain, Genderbands will continue to uplift and support the trans community in any way it can. … read more

SLUG Style: Cyndi and Celeste Lee

Posted on June 18, 2025 (June 19, 2025) by Angela Garcia

Cyndi (L) and Celeste (R) posing in front of a door.

Mom and daughter duo Cyndi and Celeste Lee have a style all of their own. With the glamor of the Y2K girlboss sprinkled with the rugged urbanism of streetwear, the two serve up runway looks in nearly every aspect of their lives. … read more