It’s summertime, it’s nice outside, and we are in Utah. Numerous mountain trails, lakes, streams and parks are all within quick reach for us humans to enjoy. … read more
Mike Brown: Video Games!
House of Tenebris: CLC Artisan
Adrian and Rachel Prazen’s relationship and craftsmanship were forged from dark and intricate places. After coming in and out of the tempering fire, they channeled their struggles and strengths into a thriving jewelry business. … read more
Sharlie’s Treats: CLC Craft Food
For the emerging apprentice chef, the time right out of culinary school becomes one in which to immerse yourself into the world of restaurants, finding your passions and absorbing all of the knowledge that the chefs working above you in the kitchen will bestow. … read more
Local Reviews: All Systems Fail
All Systems Fail is one of the best local punk bands in Utah. They’re also one of the most underappreciated punk bands in Utah. If you’re unfamiliar with this band it’s time to get acquainted. … read more
Local Reviews: Cavedoll
More of a collection of B-Sides than an album, Songs That Would Not Behave-both volumes 1 and 2-cover the genres, styles and sounds of every project Cavedoll’s solo member, Camden Chamberlain, has ever been involved in. … read more
Local Reviews: Fews & Two
Fews & Two are a young band, but this 8-song EP is a light of hope for all fans of Jamaican-influenced music in our fine state. Fews & Two’s steady, heavy rhythms, smooth, jazzy horns and sexy female vocals bring to mind visions of smoky bars, full of people swaying, stomping and sweating the night away. … read more
Local Review: Larusso
You know that proud feeling all parents get watching their kids grow up to be successful functioning adults? That’s how long-term Larusso fans will be feeling once they get their hands on the newest release. While the band has always done well at their live shows, their previous recordings never seemed to capture them adequately. … read more
Local Reviews: Dead Yeti
Out of the four Red Light Sound releases that have recently come out, this is the best. Harsh and perverse from the very moment you step into it, it’s like fucking an exquisite corpse. … read more
Local Reviews: Dreadnought
Nothing Sacred features seven blazing tracks of dark-textured alternative heavy rock. The opening track, “Walk Away”, is harsh sounding tight rock. Vocalist Dave Olsen sounds like an early version of Maynard James Keenan. … read more
Local Reviews: Drop Dead Julio
Drop Dead Julio’s premier album feels strangely familiar: the band knows the audience they’re playing to, adding enough of their own personality to stand out from the crowd, enough for you to take notice. … read more
Local Reviews: Gene Swift Band
When I first plugged this disk into my deck just outside of SLUG HQ I was really stoked. “Way Back Home,” the opening track, was crying out for me to roll down the window and jam down 300 West with a grin on my face and an arm out the window. … read more
Local Reviews: Gudgeguh
Like its labelmate, Night Terror, Gudgeguh rocks in at just under 12 minutes. Unlike Night Terror, its a sad disappointment that it ends so soon and abruptly. What is immensely interesting about this nugget of noise are the anomalies that catch the ear. … read more
