Music
Localized is a monthly showcase of local music founded by SLUG Magazine in 2001 as a way to spotlight local artists and musicians. Localized genres vary from metal to bluegrass to hip-hop and everything in between, even featuring comedy and drag performances. The event is sponsored by Riso-Geist and typically takes place at Kilby Court. Read SLUG Mag’s interviews with past and present Localized performers below!
Localized: Flamingo
Flamingo formed in 2021 to perform old-school jazz and blues weekly at Salt Lake City’s Lake Effect, and it’s now grown into something much bigger. … read more
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Localized: Icky Rogers
Blending elements of modern and traditional hip-hop with his perspective as a queer artist, Icky Rogers’ style brings a uniqueness that soothes the ear. … read more
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Localized: Lab Animals
Donning incredibly creepy, homemade rat masks and lab coats, Lab Animals are indeed intentional with every detail of their live performance. … read more
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Localized: VAL/IN/TIME
After a run as the bass player, Val was emboldened to set out on his own with a more complete knowledge of operating within the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
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Localized: Willöh
Willöh’s fist-pumping sound is made courtesy of drummer Brooke McAfee-Tycksen, bassist Maelissa Hale-Robinson and guitarist / vocalist Allison Arana-Skvor. … read more
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Localized: Star Carmen
Constantly reinventing their sound and skills, a bassist, vocalist, two guitarists and a drummer form the five-pointed Star Carmen. … read more
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Localized: Die Shiny
Die Shiny’s music is heavily influenced by queerness, as several band members are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. “I feel like the music has absolutely evolved.” … read more
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Localized: Leetham
Leetham curates his concerts to be a place of togetherness, by playing their high-energy songs and getting people to move. “A Leetham concert is always hype,” he says. … read more
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Localized: Modern Speed
Made up of bandmates Scott Madsen, Tyler Vella, Steven Siggard and Kevin Egbert, the band Modern Speed is pumping out psychadelic sounds. … read more
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Localized: Mortigi Tempo
Nicholas Allen, Billy Blur, Eric Watson and Marc “Kool Ranch” Leach are blending heavy punk and psych-rock as Mortigi Tempo. … read more
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Localized: Cathode
Cathode got his start long ago Wisconsin. He cites his parents’ love of Elton John as getting him into music and his brother for showing him chiptunes. … read more
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Localized: Runestomper
I stepped away from the gorgeous, sunny day outside and into the dark, neon-tinged Quarters Arcade Bar in Sugarhouse to find the duo behind Runestomper. … read more
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