SLUG Contributor Limelight
August 2, 2023
Contributor Limelight: Cherri Cheetah
Musician-photographer extraordinaire Cherri Cheetah joined SLUG in the fall of 2021 and has since been a reliable, consistent voice in our music coverage. Her love of 2000s rock and emo shines in her coverage of the local successors to these sounds, such as Number One Babe Team and Daniel Pimentel. Read her recent music reviews on SLUGMag.com and keep up with her self-published work on Instagram @wildhoneymag.
Articles by contributor
Local Review: Hurtado — Cavalier
For anyone navigating heartbreak, or the confusing, character-building chaos of your 20s, Cavalier will meet you exactly where you are. … read more
Local Review: Hard Men – Battlefield: Alabama – A Hard...
Battlefield: Alabama – A Hard Men Story is packed with humorous song titles to contrast the gritty, clashing sounds of the record itself. … read more
Local Review: Starmy — Hallelujah Disappear
Hallelujah Disappear thrives in its hypnotic atmosphere. It isn’t just about catchy choruses, fast-moving beats and songs to be forgotten quickly, but a record that also builds a world inside itself. … read more
Local Review: The Alpines — Dying Star
If you’re an indie rock fan or just looking for a soundtrack to your crisp autumn evenings, Dying Star is a record you can’t miss out on. … read more
Local Review: Dwellers – Corrupt Translation Machine
When I listened to this Dwellers’ Corrupt Translation Machine for the first time, the images it invoked in my mind were those of edgy rock music videos from the early 2000s. … read more
Thrifthood: A Third Space for Excellence in Vintage Sportswear
The core of Thrifthood is vintage sportswear, and Bostrom is passionate about it. He loves the connection sports fans have with each other and how sports unite people worldwide. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2025
So why don’t you please, please, please listen to these incredible new local tracks. … read more
Local Review: The 95 Slide – Bad Backs and Panic...
I love Bad Backs and Panic Attacks by The 95 Slide because it’s so nostalgic and incredibly well done. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2024
Hot local (music) singles are in your area! You’re sure to find your (musical) match for a seasonal fling here in this roundup of our favorite new tracks by Utah artists. … read more
Localized: Shecock With a Vengeance
Shecock With A Vengeance is a glam-rock, dance-punk band from Salt Lake City founded by Sofia Scott, also known as The Rock Princess. … read more
Localized: DoomCupcake
DoomCupcake is a four-piece, metal-punk band from Salt Lake City that makes “the kind of music you’d want to hear walking into a Hot Topic.” … read more
Local Review: Bodaget – Still At Home
Bodaget’s debut record, Still At Home, proves that pop-punk isn’t dead. It has loud, rage-filled bursts alongside soft, sentimental moments, which balances out the album. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2023
This month’s hand-picked blend of dream pop, shoegaze and psychedelic rock from local artists pairs perfectly with the changing seasons. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2023
Whether you’re into funk, indie rock or anything in between, SLUG Mag has got you covered with September’s roundup. … read more
Local Review: Number One Babe Team – See You Later
See You Later is the kind of album where you need to sit alone with your thoughts for a day or two to really soak in the emotions and sound. … read more
Local Review: Sean Baker – The Purple House
Sean Baker’s Recycled Stardust = The Shins + Elliot Smith … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2022
Take a listen to these fang-tastic local singles from Blair Street, Icky Rogers, Jazzy Olivo, The Plastic Cherries and more eerie-sistible artists. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2022
These six new tracks accompany all of the moods heading into the new season: a blanket burrito and a cup of tea OR a brisk walk outside with a friend. … read more
Local Review: Will Johnson – Memento Vivere
Will Johnson = Bon Iver + Iron & Wine … read more
Review: Camp Cope – Running with the Hurricane
Camp Cope = Sir Chloe + Middle Kids … read more
Local Review: Daniel Pimentel – Fear & Trembling
Daniel Pimentel = U2 + cleopatrick. … read more
Local Review: Filth Lords – Filth Lords
Filth Lords = The Damned + PUP … read more
Local Review: frick. – Collection 1
frick. = Violent Femmes + Sex Pistols … read more
