In 2018, a band of many hats (or wigs) cemented the first stone in constructing the WICKED TEMPLE we know and love today. … read more
Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps
Hazlett Finds Harmony Between “Valley Low” and “Doing My Best”
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While waiting to board a flight to start his North American headline tour Hazlett took the time to answer a few questions. … read more
Series Review: Cobra Kai Season Six: Part Three
We know that the larger universe still has stories left in it, but this truly unique chapter that reimagined and redefined the franchise will remain the most interesting. … read more
Film Review: Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World is just satisfying enough as a disposable superhero flick to see once. … read more
Alison Sudol Finds Hope, Joy and Beautiful Music in Bonus Track
While Bonus Track came out in the U.K. in 2023, it’s hitting the United States at a pivotal point in time, one that Sudol sees as adding urgency to the story … read more
Film Review: One of Them Days
It’s the distraction we’ve been needing in these trying times. So, to whoever says that theatrical R-rated movies are dead, go catch One of Them Days! … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum offers an unapologetic blend of fantasy, theatrics and raw emotion that captivates her audiences in Salt Lake City. … read more
Film Review: I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here can easily be seen as depressing, upsetting, empowering or inspiring, because it’s all of those things combined into one urgently important story. … read more
SLUG Style: Mariel Croft
Mariel Croft’s personal aesthetic would place them nicely within the cast of Freaks and Geeks. … read more
Local Review: Gavanni — Fever Dream
I now await the day when Gavanni invites another artist into his now-established sound, because I think he’ll shine even brighter for it. … read more
A Brief Historia and Uncertain Odyssey of the Salt Lake Underground
This article is dedicated to JR Ruppel, the flannel-clad trailblazer who put ink to paper, and an absolute bastard to track down. Thank you for starting it all! … read more
SLUG Mag’s Dead Venues Crossword
Without these DIY venues, Utah wouldn’t have the punk legacy that it’s known for, and SLUG wouldn’t have had much to write about.
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