Music
Localized is a monthly showcase of local music founded by SLUG Magazine in 2001 as a way to spotlight local artists and musicians. Localized genres vary from metal to bluegrass to hip-hop and everything in between, even featuring comedy and drag performances. The event is sponsored by Riso-Geist and typically takes place at Kilby Court. Read SLUG Mag’s interviews with past and present Localized performers below!
Localized: The Reaper
This month’s Localized will feature The Reaper, The Mugshots and opening act Lavish on Friday, Jan. 12 at the Urban Lounge. It’s a show that shouldn’t be missed. The Reaper The Reaper is not a stranger to the stage. He’s been performing since his childhood. Whether singing in his grandfather’s church choir or trying to
Localized: The Mugshots
This month’s Localized will feature The Reaper, The Mugshots and opening act Lavish on Friday, Jan. 12 at the Urban Lounge. It’s a show that shouldn’t be missed. The Mugshots “Tell them we like long walks and puppies,” the members of The Mugshots told me. Alright, but after listening to the Mugshots’ new album, On
Localized: Redemption
Localized takes place the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, a private club for members only. … read more
Localized: Late Night Sleep TV
For February, we at SLUG express our deep love for synthesizers at Localized. This love can be witnessed the second Friday of February at the Urban Lounge, a private club. LATE NIGHT SLEEP TV Paul Burke: Vocals, keyboard, drum sequencer Bryce Okubo: Vocals, keyboard Tuesday evening they have pitcher specials for students at the Desert
Localized – September 2005
SLUG Magazine has been a part of my life for over five years now. In that time period I’ve had bizarre threatening letters (the most memorable of which discussed forcing me to consume my own appendages), I’ve said horrible and inflammatory things about people who I don’t know very well, and met some of the bestest friends that I will ever hope to know. This is my last Localized before I move away from SLC and the first one that I booked myself. So, honestly, I have nothing mean or snide to say about these bands as they are incredible. Come on September 9th to the Urban Lounge to see Agape, Godstar, and Kathy & I and confess how you’ve always secretly had a crush on me. … read more
Localized: Carphax Files
Localized takes place the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, a private club for members only. … read more
Localized – July 2005
Writing songs for this band is an immediate process; if the music gets labored, they throw it out. … read more
Localized – June 2005
Localized is a monthly showcase of local bands on the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge. This month we bring you the perilously odd combination of a death metal band. … read more
Localized: Tragic Black
Localized this month falls on the auspicious day of Friday the 13th. SLUG has managed to tear the dark and macabre bands Tragic Black and Domiana away from the unspeakable activities they would otherwise be engaged in to play for us at the Urban Lounge, a private club for members only. Vyle: Keyboards and programming
Localized: Domiana
The same evening that we met with Tragic Black, we found all the members of Domiana at the same event. Curry was doing mixing, so I spoke with Dementia and Dredd. … read more
Localized: The Album
Localized is the second Friday of each month at the Urban Lounge. This Month of April will be featuring The Album, CART!, Captured by Robots and your drunk friend who won’t stop spilling beer on your coat. THE ALBUM Jud Powell: Vocals and guitar Chris Peterson: Bass Chris Evans: Drums Jud and one of the
Localized: Cart!
Localized is the second Friday of each month at the Urban Lounge. This Month of April will be featuring The Album, CART!, Captured by Robots and your drunk friend who won’t stop spilling beer on your coat. CART! Matt: Guitar and vocals James: Drums and vocals Deb: Bass and vocals MC: Noise and vocals CART!
