Jorge Fierro, President and CEO of Rico Brand, an SLC company selling ready-to-eat Mexican food, remembers breaking into the market at Pioneer Park. … read more
Rico Brand Brings the Taste of Mexico to Utah Homes
Stuck Mojo
A week after October’s issue of SLUG came out, I got a call from Struck Mojo’s guitarist, Rich Ward. Surprise, after I scolded the band in the last issue. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month – Richard Chase “The Sacramento Vampire”
On a Monday in 1978, a pregnant 22-year-old newlywed Teresa Wallin was home, taking the day to catch up on chores. A tall man stepped into her front room. … read more
Chrome Cranks
The Chrome Cranks are a “garage-blues” band. I hesitate to use the term in SLUG, but that is what the Chrome Cranks are. … read more
Game Review: 007 First Light
If you’re looking for a game that feels like playing through a James Bond movie, this game has absolutely got the sauce. If you’re looking for a game that has excellent combat mechanics, I fear you may be without sauce. First let’s look at the good. In fact, let’s look at the great; whoever was
Film Review: Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe is an absolute hoot, and sets a new standard for what this sort of movie should be that Hasbro could learn from. … read more
Film Review: Power Ballad
Power Ballad is both a quietly soul-searching inner journey and a raucously energetic musical romp, and is easily one of the summer’s most satisfying films. … read more
Film Review: Backrooms
Backrooms’ strength is in its scale. Sets are appropriately expansive – sprawling and beautifully broken with wide shots that feel uncanny and uncomfortable. … read more
Review: Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open
Kevin Morby feels like Neil Young, if Neil Young was mixed with Townes Van Zandt, Nick Drake and a little bit of regional brilliance of Sufjan Stevens. … read more
Jamie D. Ramsay Works Well Under Pressure
Bringing that pivotal moment to the screen required a visual approach, a challenge embraced by cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay. … read more
Local Review: The Shindas — Bangers and Mosh
The Shindas have always sounded like a band committed to having a good time. Their new release packs 12 tracks with lively surf-rock riffs and gritty guitars. … read more
Why Is Music Returning to the Tangible World of Vinyl and CDs?
The streaming era has changed how we interact with, discover and consume music. But this modern type of consumption has intrinsically transformed the consumers. … read more
