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 Comedy Showcase: Jasmine Lewis, Greg Orme, Rachel Rothenberg and...
We’ve locked up the guitars, tied up the singers and hidden the drums to allow comedy to take over Urban Lounge for the comedy showcase of SLUG Localized. … read more
Localized: Tayler Lacey
Folk musician Tayler Lacey is a 100% independent artist who will be performing at SLUG’s localized showcase in early December. … read more
Localized: Breakfast in Silence
Breakfast in Silence’s genre is a mixture of indie rock and soul punk. Ash Bassett explains that “soul punk” means they’re basically an emo band. … read more
Localized: Voidsmen
You could stake the claim that Voidsmen are strictly a metal band, but you would only have one finger on the pulse of what the band is about. … read more
Localized: Together Forever
Together Forever are currently working on a new album—one they anticipate will be a departure from their debut, I DO, in both sound and process. … read more
Localized: Alexander Ortega
Alexander Ortega has played in an array of bands over the years, but his current solo project is arguably his most adventurous yet. … read more
Localized: Muzzle Tung
With a close-knit, nearly familial atmosphere between them, Muzzle Tung craft a singular brand of pop music that’s both strange and inviting. … read more
Localized: Durian Durian
Durian Durian’s trajectory has been only upward. As the dance element has strengthened in cohesion, so has the music become more succinct and focused. … read more
Localized: Jazz Jags
Jazz Jags are mostly interested in discussing their ideas and hopes concerning the local music scene and their commitment to support the underground. … read more
Localized: Marqueza
Marqueza has used music as a way both to explore their own vulnerability, struggles and successes as a queer artist of color. … read more
Localized: June Pastel
This new phase of music-writing for Anthony Peña’s June Pastel project is easily summed up in four words: “Being honest is easier.” … read more
Localized: Doctor Barber
Doctor Barber describe themselves as “story-telling rock n roll.” The lyrics and instrumentation are integral and technical. … read more
