SLUG Mag’s Localized is the monthly, local music showcase founded in 2001 as a way for local musicians to receive recognition for their work. The monthly showcase provides bands playing with free posters to promote the show, a write-up in SLUG Magazine for the two headliners, payouts and digital promotion.

Localized Poster Archive

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes
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Locals The Tiney Lights,  Blue Sunshine Soul and The Naked Eyes have been recording and writing (respectively) in their basements for the last few years.
Come see what we’ve unearthed for April’s Localized at the Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized: Azon, The Willkills, Digna y Rebelde

Localized: Azon, The Willkills, Digna y Rebelde
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March’s Localized features the musical stylings of the speedy and heavy Azon, the reggae- infused Willkills and hardcore openers Digna y Rebelde. … read more

Localized: The Silver Desert, Cub Country, Bluebird Radio

Localized: The Silver Desert, Cub Country, Bluebird Radio
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February’s Localized features original and heartfelt music from The Silver Desert, Cub Country and Bluebird Radio that will get you ready and rearing for Valentines Day. … read more

Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and DJ Justin Strange – January 2009

Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and...
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The first Localized of 2009 brings three groups whose visual aesthetics are as important as their music. Strap on your dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to be entertained by Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and opener DJ Justin Strange. As always, Localized is held the second Friday of the month (Jan. 9) at the Urban Lounge and $5 gets you in. … read more

Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam – December 2008

Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam –...
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The right equipment is vital, all band members agreed. Massive cabinets are not empty show, Wim insisted. “They’re essential for the proper tone.” … read more

Localized: Cave of Roses, Through the Eyes of Carrion and A Horrible Night to Have A Curse – November 2008

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There isn’t much of a better way to start preparing for the holidays like a visceral, extreme metal show. … read more

Localized: Knoitalls, The Bad Apples and Kinnetik – October 2008

Localized: Knoitalls, The Bad Apples and Kinnetik – October 2008
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In a small space (close to 9th and 9th) in Salt Lake City sits Bad Apples headquarters and home of Penalty Box Records. … read more

Localized: Reviver, Pilot This Plane Down and Nine Worlds – August 2008

Localized: Reviver, Pilot This Plane Down and Nine Worlds –...
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Get your black t-shirt ready, August 8th’s Localized is going to be a plague-driven experimental metal fest. Reviver will open and Pilot This Plane Down and Nine Worlds will make sure that no ones leaves without transcending space or time. … read more

Localized: Massacre at the Wake, Separation of Self and ViniA – July 2008

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SLUG Localized presents Massacre at the Wake, Separation of Self and openers ViniA at the Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized: The Warlocks and The Black Angels – June 2008

Localized: The Warlocks and The Black Angels – June 2008
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Localized will transpire the very next evening—the second Saturday of the month, June 14 so write it down somewhere where you won’t forget and (as always) is just five bucks at the door. … read more