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: Bly Wallentine
Wallentine has the musical prowess of any psychedelic prog rock talent—they play anything from piano and electric guitar to clarinets and flutes. … read more
Localized: Sean Mena
Currently in the works is Mena’s solo project, an album of lo-fi beats, under the artist name Sledgehammer. Suffice to say, Mena is a man of many musical hats. … read more
Localized: The Medicine Company
Still riding the high of a recent sold-out show at The State Room, MedCo is in the process of developing a new album defined by “heavy psych-rock, doom metal and a darker sound.” … read more
Localized: Graveljaw Keaton
Armed with a hollow body Gibson and a stripped-down pedal board, Graveljaw Keaton creates looping melodies as layered and expansive as a smokey sunrise over Mount Olympus. … read more
Localized: Air Vent Dweller
For this month’s Localized, we interviewed Utah-based egg-punk band Air Vent Dweller, who allegedly played a crazy show at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. … read more
Localized: No Such Animal
No Such Animal is an Orem-based alternative rock band of BYU students that makes anthemic, power-pop styled rock. … read more
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2023
Tré Lamb, Tanner Nicholson, Hollie Jay and Michael Davis will perform at Urban Lounge on Thursday, December 21 for a hilarious edition of SLUG Localized. … read more
Localized: Roses on the Moon
Bobby B Mac and Vehnu Moon find that their creativity flows best if they put on a beat in the studio, write lyrics and immediately record it. … read more
Localized: Øutset Bandits
Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits emphasize collaboration between members of their dynamic, eight-person group. … read more
Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats
The Howlin’ Tomcats, made up of SLC blues veterans, invite audience members to play with them at weekly blues jams and gigs all over the valley. … read more
Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire
Megan Blue and the Bonfire‘s eclectic sound involves blues, soul, country, rock and anything else they decide works in their mixed-genre recipe. … read more
Localized: Body Horror
Body Horror is blessed with a formidable combo of something important to say and the musical chops to make you sit your ass down and listen. … read more
