Photographer: Diego Andino
Garbage @ The Complex 10.29.2025
Roughly 29 years, six months and a few breakups (for both me and the band) later, I’m walking with my girlfriend into The Complex to see Garbage for what could be the last time. … read more
Localized: dj tyrinha
As a DJ at The SunTrapp — Utah’s first openly gay bar that reopened last year — dj tyrinha draws on an upbringing spent at the intersection of different worlds. … read more
Localized: DJ VI:BRA
Pérez adopted the DJ name VI:BRA, as in the Spanish word “vibra” meaning “to vibrate,” because their approach to music is about using vibrations to navigate. … read more
Clan of Xymox @ Metro Music Hall 08.18.2025
I was there Ronny Moorings decided to revert to the Clan of Xymox moniker in 1997. 13 albums later, we find ourselves in the sweltering heat of Salt Lake City on August 18, 2025. … read more
EARTHGANG @ SLC Twilight 07.12.2025
It’s rare that such an accomplished group would grace Salt Lake City, but we’ve been blessed. … read more
Twin Tribes @ Metro Music Hall 06.10.2025
The atmosphere moves from the stage into the crowd as the audience forgets the rising heat and throws themselves into dancing and singing along. This is what it feels like to be alive. This is why I still attend concerts. … read more
Dykes on Bikes: Riding with Pride
Ultimately, DOB Salt Lake is a sisterhood of tough women who have seen a lot of shit and care about keeping people safe. Despite the current political climate, they haven’t lost hope. … read more
Localized: Olympic Deth
The raw and rough elements that come from Andersen’s recording philosophy have become signature to Olympic Deth’s sound. … read more
Localized: Vape Plug
What is Vape Plug? Punk, hardcore and anything that could’ve been the title song for your PS1 copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. … read more
Chat Pile @ Urban Lounge 03.05.25
The most highly anticipated show of 2025 (speaking for myself) came to fruition as the pouring rain intensified on the night of Wednesday, March 5. … read more
SLUG Mag’s 36th Anniversary Party: 36 Years, 36 Bands, One...
Based out of both Blue Gene’s and Urban Lounge, this sold-out, larger-than-life event showcased 36 bands and artists, each given three minutes to blow the brains out of the audience. … read more
Pushing Up Daisies @ Fellowship Hall 11.15
Pushing Up Daisies played with a lot of energy and everyone was excited for their return—it had been over a decade since the band played together … read more
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