National Music Reviews June 2016
Life Doesn’t Pull Any Punches: Talking Heavy with J.J. Anselmi
J.J. Anselmi has found the shady side of Wyoming—in fact, he grew up in it. Teacher, musician and writer, Anselmi has seen a lot and done just as much, as chronicled in his first full-length book, Heavy: A Memoir of Wyoming, BMX, Drugs, and Heavy Fucking Music. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Nick Kuzmack
Senior Staff Writer, Copy Editor Nick Kuzmack is a man about town who’s written for SLUG since August of 2013. You’ve likely cut a rug at one of his lively, sock hop–style DJ nights where he spins vinyl as DJ Nix Beat, playing the best of vintage punk, rock n’ roll, glam, power pop, reggae,
SLUG Style: Gheybin Comish
Gheybin Comish has been a mainstay at The Rose Establishment, a local coffeeshop and bakery, for almost three years. You may have seen her buzzing around on her bright yellow Ducati Scrambler, caught a glimpse of her whimsical paintings or noticed her unique urban style. … read more
Localized: Super 78
Set aside your best $5 bill so you don’t miss this month’s Localized, featuring the American rock of Bronco, the ’60s sound of Super 78 and opener Green River Blues at Urban Lounge. It’s sponsored by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC. Doors open at 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. … read more
Localized: Book on Tape Worm
“This kind of started as an accident,” vocalist/guitarist Scott Shepard says. “I used to play in a lot of rock bands. Then I started writing a bunch of sad songs and didn’t really plan on playing them for anybody.” The group gained attention from local music venue Velour, and acquired cellist Ciera Black after an
Abi Harrison: Standup Comedy and Fresh Pineapple
It’s been a year since we’ve talked to Abi Harrison, and time flies when people are doing pretty awesome stuff. She’s had some great moments already in her growing comedy career, as well as having some interesting theories on exotic fruit. Harrison is back on Utah stages and headlining Wiseguys Comedy Club on May 19. … read more
A Poet for the Proletariat
Poet’s strongest attribute is his passion, no doubt. It’s easy to tell that he appreciates his listeners’ aural patronage, and he gives you everything he has—the good and the bad. … read more
Localized: Larusso
This month’s Localized will feature the heavy-hitting, poetic antics of Sights, followed by the addictive melodies of Larusso and Heartless Breakers headlining the show. If you miss the angsty days of the mid ’00s when Brand New and Taking Back Sunday dominated the airwaves, you better be at Urban Lounge on Thursday, July 16 at
Localized: Static Waves
Feel-good indie rock and hip-hop are going to be filling the Urban Lounge as they once again host some of the Beehive State’s finest musicians for Localized, brought to you by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9 FM and Spilt Ink SLC. The event will be held Aug. 20 at 8 p.m., and with the affordable
Dominic Rodriguez: The Persona Behind Fursonas
Earlier this year, an eccentric little documentary called Fursonas premiered at Salt Lake’s Slamdance Film Festival. The film is less a story about trying to explain a fandom that is obsessed with anthropomorphic animal costumes, and more a story about people looking for and finding acceptance. … read more
