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: Numerohuno
Combining elements of R&B, rock, pop and hip-hop into his unique sound, Numerohuno fuels his music with emotion and a self-directed spirit. … read more
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2022
SLUG’s Localized Comedy Showcase has a variety of talent—those just beginning their career, those in the middle and some who have been doing this way too long. … read more
Localized: Fonteyn
Suzanne May has created sunshine-drenched, ’70s pop reminiscent of the music she grew up with, playing with her bandmates under the stage name Fonteyn. … read more
Localized: Lane And The Chain
Although discovering their signature sound has been an ever-evolving process, Lane And The Chain are solidifying their place in the local music scene. … read more
Localized: Detzany
Detzany has been burbling around the SLC pop and R&B scenes for a few years now, balancing an individual drive with an inherently collaborative spirit. … read more
Localized: Nicole McMahan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
