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: Jon Bean and The Eyerollers
Jon Bean and The Eyerollers seem to be fresh to the local music scene, but each member is supplied with an background that stretches back to the late ’80s. … read more
Localized: SLUG’s All-Ages LGBTQ+ Variety Show
This month’s Localized will feature a variety of performers, from drag queens to queer musicians. Here is a quick profile on each of the acts you can catch this June. … read more
Localized: fuckskin
The versatility and uniqueness of fuckskin, the quartet of Zachary Zane, Val Brown, Gary Fairburne and Kale Morse, can’t seem to fit into one specific genre. … read more
Localized: The Alpines
With a wealth of shared musical experience, Danny Patiño and Bri McCall make up the indie, pop/rock duo The Alpines. … read more
Localized: Sharing
With the release of their debut EP, Good Color, Sharing play energetic, sincere and euphoric shows together, connecting with their crowds on an emotional level. … read more
Localized: Early Successional
From their first collaboration in 2017, the singer/songwriter duo Early Successional knew their partnership would entail a life of playing music together. … read more
Localized: Darling & Debonair
Darling & Debonair have found a genuine musical partnership within their collaboration since becoming an official acoustic duo in 2020. … read more
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
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
