Localized: Olympic Deth

Localized: Olympic Deth
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The raw and rough elements that come from Andersen’s recording philosophy have become signature to Olympic Deth’s sound. … read more

Localized: Vape Plug

Localized: Vape Plug
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What is Vape Plug? Punk, hardcore and anything that could’ve been the title song for your PS1 copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. … read more

Two Broke Boys, One Backroom: The bbno$ Interview

Two Broke Boys, One Backroom: The bbno$ Interview
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Alex Gumuchian is known by many names––primarily through mispronunciations and nicknamed the “lalala” guy. However, friends, fans and yours truly know him as bbno$. … read more

Model/Actriz on Longing, Coming Out and Gaga 

Model/Actriz on Longing, Coming Out and Gaga 
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Cole Haden and Ruben Radlauer sat down with SLUG to talk about the complex nature of desire, drum machines and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem. … read more

Poppy Injects Optimism Into Negative Spaces

Poppy Injects Optimism Into Negative Spaces
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Negative Spaces is one of Poppy’s heaviest projects to date, but there’s a thread of optimism running through the album: “You don’t know how bright the light is without the darkness,” she says. … read more

Localized: Fight the Future

Localized: Fight the Future
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With straightforward and strong opinions as the foundation of their lyrics and sound, Fight the Future continues the long-loved tradition of making punk music for the sake of social change. … read more

Localized: P.S. Destroy This

Localized: P.S. Destroy This
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Taking notes from Bikini Kill, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, X-Ray Spex and Crass, P.S. Destroy This carries on the tradition of pushing the envelope and synthesizing exquisitely loud sound. … read more

Punk’s Not Dead: An Interview with Olifer Rock Shop

Punk’s Not Dead: An Interview with Olifer Rock Shop
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Once a print shop, Olifer Rock Shop has evolved into more than just a punk merchandise store — it’s a thriving hub for local musicians and DIY artists. … read more

Soccer Mommy Pares Back for Evergreen 

Soccer Mommy Pares Back for Evergreen 
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Even as Soccer Mommy’s album Evergreen circles these kinds of grief-filled emotions, it finds a way to render them that feels approachable. … read more

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Grind”: Wormrot Has No Plans to Slow Down in 2025

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Grind”: Wormrot Has No Plans...
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Ahead of their Salt Lake City stop at on May 11, Wormrot founding member Nurrasyid “Rasyid” Juraimi was kind enough to answer my fangirl questions. … read more

Is mercury In Your Orbit? We Talk Tour, Swarm The Hive Mind and New Music

Is mercury In Your Orbit? We Talk Tour, Swarm The...
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Not long after talking to Kerr and diving even deeper into her work, it becomes abundantly clear that she has a stake to claim. … read more

Gouge Away’s Christina Michelle on Coloring Outside the Lines 

Gouge Away’s Christina Michelle on Coloring Outside the Lines 
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I had the privilege of learning a bit more from Christina Michelle on overcoming creative pressure, remaining authentic to oneself in creating art. … read more