But no man (they/them) is an island, and so I’ve called upon some of SLC’s oldheads who helped me find some of the freshest (25+ year-old) tracks from Utah’s golden era. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2025
“Where Art and Community Meet”: The Curatorial Ethos of Michelle Pace
Working in mediums as diverse as dance and murals, Michelle Pace sees art as a means of expression and uplifting. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Asha Pruitt
To call Junior Editor Asha Pruitt “invaluable” to SLUG is a big understatement. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Jackie Stigile
Marketing Intern Jackie Stigile draws upon her sense of humor, knack for design and social media prowess to strengthen SLUG’s presence. … read more
Review: Ela Minus — Dia
It proves that Ela Minus has got your attention. The future is here, let everything else burn. … read more
Local Review: Muskies — Muskies
If you live in Muskies’ world, if you live in the world of this album, it’s blissfully weird. I loved this record. Stay wild, Muskies, stay weird. … read more
Dirk Jeffrey: The Prolific Polymath Piloting Wasteland Records
Dirk Jeffrey is the founder and record producer for Wasteland Records, but he’s more than just a sound engineer and entrepreneur. … read more
Local Review: Snuff Tape — The Devils Work
Snuff Tape finds a way to make the genre more than just music as their storytelling nature makes them stand out from the rest. … read more
Ten Years of Strength and Sensuality at The Salt Mine
The performance holds a mirror to us, highlighting the importance of spaces like The Salt Mine, where liberation is celebrated. … read more
Review: Ethel Cain — Perverts
In spite of its massive runtime, this is an album with no fat to trim — it’s not some bloated prog epic or exercise in time wasting. … read more
The Cast and Crew of Jimpa Fight Ignorance and Hate With Love and Solidarity
In a moment of societal division, Jimpa celebrates the beauty and complexity of human connection and finds joy in embracing our differences while finding common ground. … read more
Scriver Brothers Balance Surrealism and Authenticity in Documentary Endless Cookie
A combination of Peter’s storytelling and Seth’s animation, Endless Cookie is a series of witty, wandering vignettes about Indigenous life in Canada and a rollicking family portrait. … read more
