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Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2026

If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else? So to express eternal pride, SLUG has got you covered with an overall musical good time.  … read more

By Madi Madrid

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Lucky Woman
Saemore

Saemore = Kayce Musgraves + Lizzy McAlpine

Lucky Woman effortlessly flows between pining ballads and carefree anthems, capturing the sounds of classic country with a bassline and a set of guitars. … read more

By Juno McKell

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Warm Veins
Warm Veins

Warm Veins = Norma Jean + Deafheaven

Blending elements of both post-hardcore metal and shoegaze, Warm Veins tears into the local Salt Lake City music scene with their debut album, Warm Veins. … read more

By Litzi Estrada

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Strange World
EJ Michels

EJ Michels = AJR + Barns Courtney + Hozier

Strange World is low piano, hard beats and cathartic lyrics. EJ Michels describes his third album as music “for sensitive hearts in a strange world." … read more

By Rebekah Bowman

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Interview: Logan James Hope

Some people run from loss. Logan James Hope wrote an album about it. Hope discusses growth, ego death and why this might be the most honest record he's made. … read more

By Indi Tejeda

Music Festival: POGO Fest

The first EVER POGO Fest stood its ground as a multi-venue music festival, showcasing the best in Utah music and hosting an unforgettable night. … read more

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Interview: Hot House West

Hot House West (HHW) has gone through many iterations. Now a 14-piece jazz outfit, they’ve become a non-profit by organizing concerts, dances and mentorships. … read more

By James Orme

Concert Review: The Human League

My love for Almond’s music didn’t bloom until I saw him perform the summer of 1995. Decades later, I would be seeing Soft Cell perform 20 minutes from my home. … read more

By Ryan Michael Painter