Coming from veteran director Ron Howard, Solo: A Star Wars Story comes across as safe without any significant directorial uniqueness. Essentially, anyone could have made this sci-fi adventure. … read more
Film Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Style & Substance: Zach Quinn Tells Why PEARS has Both
The story of PEARS is a modern day rock ‘n’ roll journey. They were a band for just over a year before Fat Wreck Chords signed them in 2015. They toured nationally before the release of their second album in 2016 and have been getting international recognition as one of the most fresh bands in the current punk scene. … read more
How to Bonanza
Folks, we anticipate quite a gathering this year at Live Nite Events’ Bonanza Campout Music Festival. The three-day outdoor music and camping festival at River’s Edge in Heber City takes place June 22–24 for its third year. This is the time for planning. This is the time to learn … how to Bonanza. … read more
Kimbra @ Metro 05.23 with Son Lux
Australia and New Zealand pop-Motown-R&B phenom Kimbra Lee Johnson and New York indie-electronic trio Son Lux made an odd yet delightful bill for the Metro stage Wednesday night. … read more
MGMT @ The Union 05.22
MGMT have grown and changed, and their show at The Union this past Tuesday presented them as a more laid-back group, with their mellow psychedelia bordering on pleasant jam-band territory. … read more
Pedro the Lion @ Urban Lounge 05.22
When I learned that David Bazan was reforming the band last year, I was intrigued and hopeful that new music would follow. There hasn’t been any new material recorded as of yet, but Pedro the Lion are touring, banging out crowded shows just like the old days. … read more
Six Artists: BDAC’s Summer Gallery
I’ve been to the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) many times, but this particular gallery opening felt special. It was a warm Friday night, one of those soft Utah nights that hint at true summer. As those nights of heat near, BDAC offers six new exhibitions that explore abstraction, mediation, color and more. … read more
Local Music Reviews June 2018
June reviews of local artists such as Sentou, Sister Adolescent, Sympathy Pain and more as the month goes on.
BS Mag: The Metal Zine of SLC
Don’t be fooled by the title. BS Mag contains a lot of shit in its pages—features with established acts such as Immolation and Napalm Death and bands like Darklord and Communionist from the local scene, and even reviews of the latest, terrible horror movies—but it does not contain bullshit. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Andy Fitzgerrell
Andy Fitzgerrell joined the SLUG photography team in April of 2015. He moved to SLC in 2009, riding BMX for S&M Bikes and Revenge Industries. While remaining involved in the local BMX scene, he has contributed stunning images to SLUG’s BMX Photo Feature in our warm-month issues. … read more
National Music Reviews June 2018
Reviews of artists such as Cold Cave, Evil Genius, Snail Mail and more throughout the month.
Book Review – It Will Get Tough: Cops & Bikers
Elrod is a man who doesn’t waste words. So it’s a treasure to have so many of them in one place. It Will Get Tough is not a vacation. It’s one hell of a road trip. … read more
