Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ reasoning behind making a larger version of Kong was to have a monster battle of epic proportions in the coming years, but in order to get the ball rolling, we need a new origin story. … read more
Film Review: Kong: Skull Island
All Hail Atlantis!
Rob and Stella Johannes are two Salt Lake City locals that have taken the idea of DIY and used it to build their label, Hail Atlantis Records. A collaboration space, Hail Atlantis focuses on the creation and support of local music. Check out their Bandcamp: hailatlantis1.bandcamp.com. … read more
The Eternal Art Major: Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson’s paintings feature portraits—often recognized from pop culture and art history—that are juxtaposed almost on top of each other. The trademark style of cluttered portraits in the same painting with colorful motifs in the background is something that Wilson attributes to his compulsions to fill the entirety of his paintings. … read more
SLUG Comix: Capitalize on the ’90s Woodstock Revival Tour
Have you ever wondered what you missed at the ’90s Woodstock Revival Tour? April’s SLUG Comix fills you in on the details for these three days of ’90s nostalgia. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Cameron Starke
Sometimes an old spot gets new life just because it’s under construction. Check out what skater Cameron Starke uses in his photo feature for April. … read more
Beats for Sale! Chance Lewis
Whether you’re an up-and-coming emcee or a seasoned veteran, there are plenty of locally grown hip-hop producers with beats for sale. If you’re a rapper who likes to experiment and who doesn’t feel the need to be confined to one genre, Chance Lewis is the beat producer for you! … read more
Laziz Kitchen: Lebanese to Please
A few months ago, Moudi Sbeity and Derek Kitchen opened Laziz Kitchen, a Lebanese restaurant in the burgeoning Central Ninth neighborhood. Under the brand name Laziz, which is Arabic for “tasty,” Laziz Kitchen’s hummus and spreads have long been popular mainstays of local farmer’s markets. … read more
Local Music Reviews April 2017
Local music reviews of Cosmic Arena, Lunar Twin, Swell Merchants and more on the way in the month of April. … read more
Beer of the Month: Rocket Bike
Rocket Bike has a quenching, classic lager feel that is well complemented by the great use of toasted grains. This beer, made by our own Moab Brewing Company, is one of the finer specimens of Steam/California Common you’ll find anywhere. … read more
Ode to Jet Pack: The Coolest Cat Who Ever Lived
“Truth be told, I never cared for cats much before Jet Pack and I became thick as thieves, but Jet Pack was no ordinary cat,” says Mike Brown. Read on to discover why Jet Pack was the coolest cat who ever lived. … read more
SLUG Style: Sam Stinson
Sam Stinson, aka DJ Feral Cat, is a purveyor of vinyl, an eccentric and a general musicphile. You may have seen him down at Randy’s Records slinging LPs. … read more
Movie Review: Power Rangers
In desiring to capture the wave of skyrocketing superhero-franchise box-office numbers, Lionsgate is crossing its fingers that a new generation of Power Rangers, along with the series’ original fanbase, will cling to the five chosen adolescents. … read more
