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Top Five Alt-Americana Albums of 2025 for the  Lost, Wounded and Haunted

Top Five Alt-Americana Albums of 2025 for the Lost, Wounded...
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My top five albums of 2025 fall under the category of alt-Americana. These are the voices that come from the fringes and hang onto the edges of every state. … read more

Top Five Indie-ish Albums of 2025 for the Saddest Clown at the Political Protest

Top Five Indie-ish Albums of 2025 for the Saddest Clown...
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I promise there’s at least one indie-adjacent album on this list that can meet you where you’re at and keep you company. … read more

Top Five Albums of 2025 to Immerse Yourself in Winter Darkness

Top Five Albums of 2025 to Immerse Yourself in Winter...
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From unyielding ferocity in their riffs to cathartic, soul-haunting melodies, listening to these albums is the perfect way to wrap up your 2025. … read more

Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole Into Your Brain

Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole...
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Whether you want to expand your consciousness or just drown out the world, these albums turn up the bass to get raw, experimental and just plain weird.  … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2025
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Let’s sink ourselves into a musical medley of rock, pop, lo-fi or whatever 2025 has bestowed upon us in this edition of SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup.  … read more

December 2025 Astrology Forecast: Malum Prohibitum vs. Malum In Se

December 2025 Astrology Forecast: Malum Prohibitum vs. Malum In Se
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We end 2025 with the Winter Solstice and hope for clarity in the coming months. Read your December astrology forecast to see what themes are in your future. … read more

SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2025

SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2025
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Dare I say this fills me with a little more hope for the future of comedy than I had before. Don’t miss their sets at SLUG’s Comedy Localized at Urban Lounge. … read more

Two-Bit Bistro: Not Just a One-Hit Wonder

Two-Bit Bistro: Not Just a One-Hit Wonder
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The spirit of the ‘20s and its lush art deco sensibilities still live on in the locally-owned Two-Bit Bistro. … read more

Building a Unique Musical Identity in Salt Lake City

Building a Unique Musical Identity in Salt Lake City
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Seasoned Utah blues musician Michael Feldman breaks down why Salt Lake City has an abundance of musical talent, but not a unique musical identity. … read more

Snow Photo Feature: Nick McCluskey

Snow Photo Feature: Nick McCluskey
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Nick McCluskey (@_jumbalia_) locks in a cab 270 frontside boardslide on a corrugated tube at Alta Ski Area. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Aspen English

Contributor Limelight: Aspen English
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SLUG Contributing Writer Aspen English is an exceptional journalist with a passion for theatre, history, animals and the outdoors. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Sam D’Antuono

Contributor Limelight: Sam D’Antuono
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Senior Staff Writer Sam D’Antuono is SLUG’s resident comedy writer, who also hosts our annual Comedy Localized show. … read more