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: Nicole McMahan

Localized: Nicole McMahan
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Nicole McMahan creates pop music that builds off the tried-and-true formulas of her musical inspirations, leading to electrifying production and lyricism. … read more

Localized: Somebody/Anybody

Localized: Somebody/Anybody
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MJ “M” Grey and Kendra formed Somebody/Anybody in 2015 with the common goal of writing and creating music for … somebody and anybody. … read more

Localized: Swans of Never

Localized: Swans of Never
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The solo project Swans of Never was created by Matthew Nanes as a teenager, originally conceived out of his love for both Americana and emo music. … read more

Localized: Mowth

Localized: Mowth
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Mowth is a band to be reckoned with. Their fierce charisma and laid-back attitude give them a unique outlook that is unadulterated by the harsh forces of life. … read more

Localized: Milk Money

Localized: Milk Money
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Curated by Milk Money for Milk Money, these guys don’t mind if you aren’t into their vigorously upbeat percussion, scratchy vocals, and moody melodies. … read more

Localized: Nostalgic90s

Localized: Nostalgic90s
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As Nostalgic90s, cousins APaullo and LaneCobain3 create music by “taking advantage of a moment in style while understanding life has no rules.” … read more

Localized: Snicks

Localized: Snicks
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Snicks, a local rapper who has released several projects since 2017, is the voice of his people, of those who “don’t have the opportunity to say so much.” … read more

Localized: Sequoia, Schade the Queen, Madazon Can-Can and Sarah Prollem

Localized: Sequoia, Schade the Queen, Madazon Can-Can and Sarah Prollem

On June 17, SLUG Localized will be hosted by Salt Lake’s own Sequoia with performances by Schade the Queen, Madazon Can-Can and Sarah Prollem at Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized: Micon Guru

Localized: Micon Guru
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Local artist Micon Guru is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to his music style, mixing his Nigerian afrobeat roots with a modern-style execution. … read more

Localized: Young Spit

Localized: Young Spit
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Young Spit is not your average Utah artist—he’s constantly challenging both musical and social barriers, and we never know how he’ll surprise us next. … read more