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Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Asha Pruitt

I didn’t stay for what else went on that night, but bravo to Wicked Innocence and the other two bands for playing. At least Grip Inc. are in good company. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: Brujeria, Earth Crisis, Flotsam and Jetsam, Shank 456, Testament

Treasure for the Taco Hounds at Taqueria La Palapa

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024) by Angela Garcia

Each dish at Taqueria La Palapa was cooked to order with minimal ingredients prepared in advance. It took time, but my patience was rewarded.
… read more

Posted in: Food, Food ReviewsTagged: Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Taqueria La Palapa

Review: The Voidz – Like All Before You

Posted on September 30, 2024 (October 1, 2024) by Angela Garcia

Like All Before You is inevitably a harmless project of an aging rock-star, one who is quickly overstaying his welcome. … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: Cult Records, Deep Fried Image Generator, Like All Before You, The Strokes, The Voidz

Review: Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor

Posted on September 23, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Nilüfer Yanya’s My Method Actor is beautiful, crushing, complicateding and effervescent all at the same time. Yanya takes on all these disguises brilliantly. … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: Astrud Gilberto, My Method Actor, Nilüfer Yanya, Ninja Tune, Sade, Smashing Pumpkins

Always Moving with Jeffrey Louizia

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Jeffrey Louizia smiles at the camera at Millenium Dance Complex.

As a dancer and mentor, Louizia expresses that dance is something that everyone is capable of learning. … read more

Posted in: Arts, Performance & TheatreTagged: Dance, hip-hop, Jeffrey Louizia, Local Music, Millenium Dance Complex, Odyssey Dance Theater

Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Dan Fletcher taking a microphone and giving a performance at Kilby Court

The @illwillzine account succinctly describes itself as something that “started out as a dumb hardcore meme account during COVID-19 and then blossomed with the Salt Lake hardcore scene.” … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Dan Fletcher, Grudge City Activities, hardcore, Ill Will Zine, trevor hale

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2024

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

It’s SLUG’s Local Music + Graphic Design Issue, and what would that be without our Local Music Singles Roundup? … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews, MusicTagged: Anoxia, Bonestorm, debrider, Eldersister, Local Music, Local Music Singles Roundup, metal, Poolhouse, The What-Nots

Chris Nielsen and the SLC Synth Alliance

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Chris Nielsen stands in front of his electronic music production set-up.

A collective of electronic artists out of the greater Salt Lake area, the Alliance is dedicated to uplifting and performing music created by digital means. … read more

Posted in: Music, Music InterviewsTagged: Chris Nielsen, community, electronica, Local Music, SLC Synth Alliance

WhySound: A Home for DIY Music in Logan

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 4, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
A man without shoes crowd surfs atop a crowded room.

Since 2009, WhySound has been the center of the countercultural community in Logan. Its doors are open for any and all.  … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Caffe Ibis, Guava Tree, Hartebeest, Jaxton Winder, Kilby Court, Leah Call, Little Barefoot, Local Music, Logan, Mowgli, Music Interview, Sarah Sølberg, Spencer Felix, Taylor Ross Wilson, WhySound

Linkin Park’s “The Emptiness Machine” Is Far From Empty

Posted on September 19, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

he Linkin Park brass and Armstrong knew they would have to deal with the controversy, and I think they’re going about it fine. … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: awolnation, Bonnie Fraser, Chester Bennington, Danny Masterson, Dead Sara, Emily Armstrong, Mike Shinoda, Stand Atlantic

Film Review: The Substance

Posted on September 19, 2024 (September 20, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Three TV screens displaying a woman's mouth.

The Substance is a furious and frenzied fever dream of shocking imagery and boldly wacky moments. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Coralie Fargeat, Demi Moore, film, film review, Margaret Qualley, The Substance

Review: The Dare – What’s Wrong With New York?

Posted on September 20, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

As The Dare iconically put it, “What’s a blogger to a rocker”? What’s a SLUG Contributing Writer to The Dare? … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: #blur, Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Damon Albarn, Harrison Patrick Smith, James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, Turtlenecked
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