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: Darling & Debonair

Localized: Darling & Debonair
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Darling & Debonair have found a genuine musical partnership within their collaboration since becoming an official acoustic duo in 2020. … read more

Localized: Idan Jene

Localized: Idan Jene

Experimental pop artist and founding member of the music and art collective 7WingsMoney Idan Jene will Co-headline the first SLUG Localized showcase of 2023. … read more

Localized: Numerohuno

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 Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2022
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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

Localized: Fonteyn
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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

Localized: Lane And The Chain
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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

Localized: Detzany
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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

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