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Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2026

The days are getting shorter, but the local release radar is still going strong. Warm up your November with SLUG’s monthly roundup of fresh singles. … read more

By Sam Goodman

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Old Quarters
Pigimichi

Pigimichi = Stevie Wonder x Kitty Craft

Old Quarters was produced in a relatively turbulent time. Most of the sessions occurred during the pandemic with David Aguila behind the console and Collin Davis mixing. … read more

By Ezra Smith

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Sunny Day
Sunny Day Soap Opera

Sunny Day Soap Opera = Green Day + Saint Motel

The piano is definitely the main character in this album for me. Through the heady whirl of sound, it provides a sense of grounding clarity. … read more

By Rebekah Bowman

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The Bluest Bird
Renée Mackin

Renée Mackin = Joan Baez + Iris DeMent + Cass Elliot

The Bluest Bird by Renée Mackin is a folk album that blends the sounds of Americana-meets-classic-country with candid lyrics and the vivid scenes of rural Utah. … read more

By Margaret Pugh

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2slimey had one album out (SsoMe) and he was starting to pick up steam for the songs he was promoting via Triller and their local convenience store. … read more

By Travis Ockey

Concert Review: Akropolis Reed Quintet

Each member of the Akropolis Reed Quintet falls into rhythm with the others, breathing and swaying in unison. The audience can't help but breathe along. … read more

By Elizabeth Leach

Concert: The Skalloween Show

The Skalloween show at For the Love Of… on Oct. 29, 2026 featured four ska bands that played for an enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd. … read more

By Remy Stark

Localized: Trauma Blönde

With melting ice cream cones and dressed like the rockstars from their favorite albums, it was clear Trauma Blönde wore their hearts on their sleeves. … read more

By Connor Kraus