Music
Alec Ounsworth at Kilby Court
For pretty much as long as I can remember I’ve had a deeply rooted opposition to and disgust for mustaches. I guess it’s an unfair generalization, but from a young age I observed that the only people who had ‘staches were cops, weasel-faced Nazis, and guys who used one hand to turn up their Hank Jr. tape while using the other to polish the fender of their four wheeler after a holiday weekend at the sand dunes. A few years ago a new breed of mustache-wearer became far more prominent in the mostly still stagnant facial hair scene: the sarcastic hipster … read more
P.O.S. @ The Urban Lounge
I’m at the Urban Lounge early, drink in hand, waiting for the music to get started. At the smaller venues, it’s worth my time to show up this prematurely to maybe catch a glimpse of the performers while they aren’t all done up in PR mode. I don’t know why I do it—perhaps to feel included, perhaps just to reassure myself these artists who have provided essential soundtracks for my daily life are, in fact, real people. … read more
National CD Reviews – February 2010
Our web exclusive current national CD reviews include albums from The Clipse, Fashawn, Franz Nicolay, Freelance Whales, Local Natives, Outbreak, Twin Tigers and many more. … read more
Classic National CD Reviews
This month we’re running vintage national music reviews from the likes of The Black Keys, The Bouncing Souls, Fugazi, MF Doom, Nirvana, The Pixies, Rancid, Sage Francis, Subhumans, Wesley Willis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many more. … read more
Classic Local CD Reviews
This month we’re running vintage local CD reviews from Bob Moss, The Corleones, Die Monster Die, Gaza, Le Force, The Legendary Porch Pounders, Magstatic, Nolens Volens, Purr Bats, Riverbed Jed, Thunderfist, Tolchock Trio, Tragic Black, The Unlucky Boys, The Used, Vile Blue Shades and The Wolfs. … read more
Geriatric Rock: Sabbathon
From Issue 153, September 2001
As SLUG prepares to celebrate Sabbathon, there are a few rules to remember. I’m sure some individuals are already asking themselves, “Come on you geriatric old fucker. What does this have to do with esoteric music for niche markets?” Well, SLUG is a niche market and so is local music. The list of Sabbathon bands is pretty esoteric and local. Some of those bands have members nearly as old as I am. … read more
Localized – W Lounge, DJ Flash and Flare and Muscle...
SLUG Magazine is finally old enough to drink legally (like we weren’t partying hard before …)! To celebrate, we’re merging the anniversary party with Localized and throwing a massive dance party at Urban Lounge. Join us to celebrate 21 years on Friday, Feb. 19 with performances from resident W Lounge DJ Flash and Flare, electro duo Muscle Hawk and the four-piece synth-infused Mammoth. … read more
GZA: The Extended Interview
Before you catch GZA at The Urban Lounge on January 23, read the full transcript of our interview with The Genius that ran in the January 2010 issue of SLUG. … read more
GZA: The Extended Interview
Before you catch GZA at The Urban Lounge on January 23, read the full transcript of our interview with The Genius that ran in the January 2010 issue of SLUG. … read more
National CD Reviews – January 2010
This month we review new music from Animal Collective, The Company Band, FELT, Kid Sister, NOFX, Polka Dot Dot Dot, Wyclef Jean and many more. … read more