[1] Established in 1989, SLUG has remained in print for over 34 years, making it one of Utah's longest-running independent magazines.

[4] Early issues of SLUG were distributed in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.

[5] On November 9, 1999, Rick Ziegler, then owner of Salt City Records, received a cease and desist letter from Anne M. Wall, Brand Protection Manager for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, regarding ads that ran in the magazine.

However, SLUG is also known for its interview-based features with well-known personalities of underground music culture, like Henry Rollins, Michael Gira of Swans, and Dale Crover of Melvins—as well as local Utah bands such as The Stench, SubRosa, Cult Leader, and many others.

Since the first issue, SLUG has published show reviews of concerts, which currently run mainly on SLUGMag.com, though there are some print exceptions.

Beyond music, SLUG Magazine covers underground lifestyle, action sports and events throughout the region.

The staff members of SLUG are avidly involved in the local underground scene of Salt Lake City.

They can be found hosting local music showcases, producing skate and snowboard events and creating floats for the Utah Pride Parade.