SLUG Magazine’s collection of reviews covering the latest and greatest of Utah-based music, covering all varieties of genre, style and type.

Local Review: Minute After 8 – Right on Time

Local Review: Minute After 8 – Right on Time
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Dreamy is the name for this album, though don’t mistake that for subdued. Each lyricist brings his A-game, but the surrounding tracks feel cozy and smooth. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2024
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The weather is upside down and it’s not letting up anytime soon, but SLUG is here to supply dreamy alt-rock and pure raging punk. … read more

Local Review: The Godfrey Daniels – An Evening with the Godfrey Daniels

Local Review: The Godfrey Daniels – An Evening with the Godfrey...
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An Evening with The Godfrey Daniels is every bit an exuberant menagerie. This is a debut album that, like a horse, was born ready to run. … read more

Local Review: Whisperhawk – Keepers of the Earth Vol. 2

Local Review: Whisperhawk – Keepers of the Earth Vol. 2
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Keepers of the Earth Vol. 2 proves Whisperhawk is a masterful storyteller as well as musician— the kind of soulful street performer that stops you in your tracks. … read more

Local Review: ARCHAIC FUTURISTS – AN EXERCISE IN HUMAN ERROR

Local Review: ARCHAIC FUTURISTS – AN EXERCISE IN HUMAN ERROR
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With resources they are provided—and only seeing the tip of its full potential—AN EXERCISE IN HUMAN ERROR feels like it’s been reduced to a 4-bit Game & Watch. … read more

Local Review: Bandhood – Bandhood 3

Local Review: Bandhood – Bandhood 3
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This album almost drives you into an endless abyss of ethereal sound. I have never heard anything quite like Bandhood. … read more

Local Review: Aunt Philis Disco Dream – Portals

Local Review: Aunt Philis Disco Dream – Portals
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Portals is made to throw on a record player with some old-school cartoons playing in the background. Will Salt Lake City be the home of a psychedelic rock revival? … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2024
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Ah, February. Spring is nowhere in sight, and there’s even an extra day this year to drag it on that much longer. Luckily, SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup is here to keep you warm. … read more

Local Review: Snailhorse – Snailhorse II

Local Review: Snailhorse – Snailhorse II
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Listening to Snailhorse II is like putting on your most-loved, most-comfortable sweater—the one that may be unflattering but that you know looks cute from just the right angle. … read more

Local Review: The Apathetics – Last Rites

Local Review: The Apathetics – Last Rites
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What do all punk rockers do when they reach middle age? They give up all the rage and embrace the misery. … read more