I ventured back out into SLC nightlife to seek out a spot where you come as you are, where self-acceptance and community are a fruity-kissed cocktail away. … read more
A Happily Gay Romp to Downtown SLC’s Gay Bars
Don’t Pass On Girls Who Smash
That first instance cooking burgers created such an undeniable buzz that Girls Who Smash was christened that night. It was immediately clear their burgers had legs. … read more
Books After Dark: Adult Book Fair Sheds Light on Censorship
Weller Book Works brings the community together for a candid discussion about the destructive implications of censorship, not just for students, but for everyone. … read more
June 2026 Astrology Forecast: Return To The Origin Story
We retrace our steps back to the beginning. Was it this same space and time? So many questions and directives are sent to the sky … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2026
If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else? So to express eternal pride, SLUG has got you covered with an overall musical good time. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Braxtyn Birrell
Cool, calm and collected, Braxtyn Birrell is always a pleasure. Between the performing arts and her writing, having many roles is Birrell’s bread and butter. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Joy Nelson
With a constant smile and a go-get’em personality, Joy Nelson’s knowledge on what’s trending adds the necessary pizazz to every post and video on our social media. … read more
Record Reviews
Full of lush ambient soundscapes, this record is a throwback to the early 4AD days. Although the music is reminiscent of This Mortal Coil, it’s not a rip-off. … read more
Local Review: Spencer Sanders — Almanac
Spencer Sanders’ Almanac feels like a series of intimate conversations. He’s a storyteller, and that shines through clearly in his lyrics and instrumentals. … read more
Film Review: Animal Farm: A Cautionary Tail
It is “ironically Orwellian” that the author of 1984 would have his other most famous work, Animal Farm, diluted into anti-Communist children’s slop. … read more
Local Review: meg jordan ― Miss Hippie
meg jordan is a master of musical contrast, mixing lyrics of painful longing with bright rhythms while combining folksy guitar and dreamy ukulele. … read more
Life Sentence: Dan Gump Is Back
Dan Gump is the vocalist of Excessive Force and founder of Life Sentence Records — an independent hardcore label spoken about with something close to reverence. … read more
