#Archived
Here’s Some Local Music
I wonder how many locals have picked up the Mother Earth and Cold Blood reissues? How many have listened to a Fanny record? How many even remember those bands? … read more
Tool
After their record Ænima was released, I spoke with Tool’s singer Maynard James Keenan. He’s one of my favorite vocalists. He’s NOT one of my favorite interviews. … read more
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...
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
CD Reviews: November 1996
In a nutshell: Local Portland band makes good with a review in a Salt Lake publication. Hard rocking grunge-metal concentrating on the fatter strings of the guitar. … read more
Record Reviews: November 1996
Coming off like a group of silly and fresh youngsters, Discount is the sound that will be growing in leaps and bounds soon in the indie scene everywhere. … read more
Syd Straw
Syd Straw’s latest album, her second as a solo artist, was released several months ago. Syd Straw also loves the name SLUG for a paper. … read more
CD Reviews: October 1996
Everyone left the show saying Nirvana was the best. I was silent, so as to avoid an argument because they sucked. Lo and behold the very show is on this record. … read more
Stiff Sheet: October 1996
These guys are messed in the head like Giger dreams, like Tetsuo matter rot, and their poison’s another man’s sugar. Incredible album. Schizophrenic genius. … read more
Locals: Music Reviews, October 1996
Finally, all locals can have their very own copy of the band David McClellan has been pumping for so long, created and recorded in a Salt Lake studio. … read more
Rage Against the Machine
No, I am not reviewing the show. I am writing a few words on the hysteria leading up to and surrounding the actual “concert.” … read more
