Lean on Pete’s initial imagery, that of a boy and his horse trekking across the desert, plays into the romanticized conception of an America that doesn’t exist now and probably never did. … read more
Film Review: Lean on Pete
Review: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
Bloodlight and Bami pulls back the curtain and gives us the fly-on-the-wall cinema verité approach—this is a portrait of the artist, not just of Jones but of the artist as identity. … read more
Film Review: Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is set in the not-too-distant future Japan. The overpopulation of sickly canines has become virtually unbearable. Rather than seeking a cure for the illnesses, the ghastly mayor banishes all dogs to Trash Island, and that includes his nephew Atari’s pet, Spots (voiced by Liev Schreiber). … read more
Film Review: You Were Never Really Here
Along with Thomas Townend’s captivating cinematography that enters a realm of gorgeous chaos, Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here delivers a tumultuous story with a less-is-more sensibility. … read more
Beer of the Month: Adventures in IPA India Pale Ale
Surrounded by myriad outdoor-adventure destinations, Talisman Brewing Company heeds the natural call to provide crisp, refreshing beverages, perfectly paired to aid in your adventure. Recently, they released a new series of brews called Adventures in IPA. … read more
Local Music Reviews May 2018
May reviews of local artists such as Cardboard Club, Salt Palace and more as the month goes on.
Cigarettes After Sex @ Urban 04.21
Cigarettes After Sex provide a beautiful soundtrack for a cultivated, classy yet ever-so-slightly racy date-night, as their Urban Lounge set proved. Whether imbibed in the background of private late-night moments or onstage with a sold-out crowd, Cigarettes make for a most luscious, velvety auditory torte. … read more
National Music Reviews May 2018
Reviews of artists such as Scott Gordon, Black Moth Super Rainbow and more throughout the month.
Contributor Limelight: Traci Grant
With a slew of intensive SLUG Production Day copy editing sessions under her belt to boot, we are proud of Traci Grant’s stunning work at SLUG! … read more
Book of Love @ The State Room 04.20
On the night of their SLC show, Book of Love consist of only the two Ottaviano’s (not related or married, but I do like to imagine a completely fictional narrative of the duo meeting in an elementary school lunch line and bonding over a mutual love for chocolate milk and Kraftwerk). … read more
Rogue Wave Etc.
Rogue Wave are playing Wednesday night, April 25, at Urban. If you love the band, or have ever loved them in the past, I wouldn’t miss it. If you aren’t familiar with Rogue Wave’s calm indie pop delicacies, the show might be just what you need to feel good on a bad day … read more
SLUG Style: Morgaine Fehlauer
Morgaine Fehlauer is a print maker, a sex educator and the owner of Grave Noise Press, the only privately owned stone lithography press in the western U.S. … read more
