MØTRIK Behind the Kraut

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Asha Pruitt

MØTRIK (L–R: Erik Golts, Jonah Nolde, Dave Fulton, Cord Amato, Lee Ritter) stands in front of their van before going onstage at Schellraiser Festival in McGill, Nevada. Photo: Harper Haase

In the end, MØTRIK loves being weird and having fun for the sake of making music, and they aren’t too concerned about what anyone thinks. … read more

Animator Matt Majers’ Emotional Journey Through Inside Out 2

Posted on June 18, 2024 (June 18, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Animator Matt Majers stands in front of a backdrop of animation stills. He smiles at the camera.

It’s been a journey of great emotion and imagination, and Majers is excited to keep pushing through new boundaries in the years to come. … read more

A Shot of Blues: August 1995

Posted on August 1, 1995 (June 25, 2024) by Alton Barnhart

This is the type of disk that blues lovers, especially slide-guitar lovers, need these days. Get this disk and play it loud, over and over and over. … read more

Local Review: SoulFang – Passions, Potions, Wicked Lullabies

Posted on June 21, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Who says that sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll can’t be as tender as a sultry caress? Not SoulFang that’s for sure. … read more

SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery 2024 @ Artspace City Center 06.15

Posted on June 17, 2024 (September 24, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

It was a warm and beautiful day outside which was helped by a live DJ, good friends, and good drinks. Photo: Chay Mosqueda.

SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery 2024 featured over 30 brewers and distillers from all over Utah with a wide variety of unique drinks for all palates! … read more

Review: Twenty One Pilots – Clancy

Posted on June 14, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

I’ll level with you for a minute—I was a bit late to the Twenty One Pilots scene. … read more

Four Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Utah this Year

Posted on June 14, 2024 (June 14, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Though celebrated in Utah and across the United States for over a century, this Juneteenth marks its fourth year as a federally recognized holiday and its third year as an official state holiday. Learn more about three celebrations happening in Utah this year! Photo courtesy of Project Success Coalition

Learn more about three celebrations happening in Utah this year, from the 35th Annual Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival in Ogden to a brand-new Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk in Woods Cross! … read more

Film Review: Inside Out 2

Posted on June 13, 2024 (June 13, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Colorful animated characters of various shapes and sizes stand in front of a pink control panel.

I couldn’t be more overcome by joy—and by Joy—to give Inside Out 2 a resounding recommendation for all audiences. … read more

Review: Charli xcx – BRAT

Posted on June 12, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Charli xcx celebrates the archetype of a “brat” and crafts a postmodern collage using iconic pop-culture figures and brands to play with the concept of “cult-classic-ness.” … read more

Review: A.G. Cook – Britpop

Posted on June 17, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

A.G. Cook is on the top of the world, whether or not the rest of the world knows it is up to interpretation. … read more

Film Review: Tuesday

Posted on June 11, 2024 (June 11, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Tuesday is certainly not going to be for everyone, and it’s a movie that leaves its audience with a lot to take in and ponder. … read more

A Family Holds The Mirror Up To Nature in Ghostlight

Posted on June 11, 2024 (June 11, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

As Ghostlight hits theaters across America on June 14, the Kupferer family is taking this exciting new chapter in their lives one day at a time. … read more