Local Review: BANSHEE TWIN

Local Review: BANSHEE TWIN
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BANSHEE TWIN delivers both gorgeous and strong vocal performances backed by melancholic electronics that all work together to create a gorgeous backdrop … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Daddy the Clown

Bold & Beautiful: Daddy the Clown
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Stinson, aka Daddy the Clown, was mesmerized by the creativity of his haunted house coworkers and found inspiration in their ability to entertain. … read more

Meredith Marks Spins Her Way in Salt Lake

Meredith Marks Spins Her Way in Salt Lake
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Jewelry designer Meredith Marks has recently added DJ to her growing list of titles. She’s doing it with the same polished confidence that defines her brand. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: M’Lady Wood

Bold & Beautiful: M’Lady Wood
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Whether she’s behind a sewing machine or in front of a microphone, M’Lady Wood embodies the spirit of drag as both an art form and a community builder. … read more

Clan of Xymox @ Metro Music Hall 08.18.2025

Clan of Xymox @ Metro Music Hall 08.18.2025
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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

Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps

Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps
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In 2018, a band of many hats (or wigs) cemented the first stone in constructing the WICKED TEMPLE we know and love today. … read more

The Transformative Power of Art: Cult Leader Amy’s Renegade Runway

The Transformative Power of Art: Cult Leader Amy’s Renegade Runway
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With three full runway-designed looks, a mixed-designer runway and a burlesque performance by Madazon Can Can, Renegade Runway was more than just a fashion show. … read more

Oceano’s Adam Warren Embraces Chaos

Oceano’s Adam Warren Embraces Chaos
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Gifted lyricist and proficient vocalist Adam Warren chatted with SLUG Magazine post-set, accomplishing a successful gig and turnout. … read more

DIIV @ Metro Music Hall 06.14

DIIV @ Metro Music Hall 06.14
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DIIV played a set at Metro Music Hall that really delivered on the revamped art direction of Frog In Boiling Water, with plenty of additional artistic embellishments. … read more

The Rise, Fall and Revival of Lesbian Spaces in SLC

The Rise, Fall and Revival of Lesbian Spaces in SLC
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There are somewhere between 20 and 40 lesbian bars in the United States, compared to upwards of 800 gay bars. But there has always been a demand for women-centered spaces within the queer community. … read more

SLUG Mag’s 37th Anniversary Party: Get to Know the Bands

SLUG Mag’s 37th Anniversary Party: Get to Know the Bands
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In anticipation of our biggest event of the year, SLUG asked each performing band or artist a few questions about their music, plus some just for shits and gigs. … read more

Throwin’ it Back Into Aries Season with Gay Asstrology

Throwin’ it Back Into Aries Season with Gay Asstrology
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Every now and again, the parties themselves seem too fantastical to be anything less than written in the stars. … read more