Music
Local Review: John Andrew McCool — Psychedelic Soul Punk
The album, Psychedelic Soul Punk by John Andrew McCool — released last month — is exactly how I needed to start my summer: with songs that give artists of the 70s. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2026
SLUG is here to help you leave this world behind, as we bring you the best of local music in this edition of Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more
Local Review: inversion. — inversion.
inversion. by inversion. is a must-listen for all those keeping up with the Utah music scene. This local band debuted with a little taste of everything. … read more
Local Review: A Deeper Heaven – High
Looking for some easy listening rock music vibes on a short drive, A Deeper Heaven has the EP for you with four original songs and two reimaginings. … read more
Local Review: Saemore – Lucky Woman
Lucky Woman effortlessly flows between pining ballads and carefree anthems, capturing the sounds of classic country with a bassline and a set of guitars. … read more
Local Review: Warm Veins — Warm Veins
Blending elements of both post-hardcore metal and shoegaze, Warm Veins tears into the local Salt Lake City music scene with their debut album, Warm Veins. … read more
Local Review: EJ Michels — Strange World
Strange World is low piano, hard beats and cathartic lyrics. EJ Michels describes his third album as music “for sensitive hearts in a strange world.” … read more
Local Review: Modern Speed – Love & Destroy
Is Love & Destroy good? Yes, with a few minor caveats. Each song is a radio hit on its own, but therein lies the rub; these songs only really work on their own. … read more
Local Review: Mended Hearts Club — Nobody’s Favorite
You’d better set some time aside for Nobody’s Favorite. A story of an album bashing our capitalist society and the damage we’ve done to our planet over 11 songs. … read more
Local Review: Andrew Hsu – Mantra
Summer canyon drives are begging for new music. The music in this scenario matters; something that is effortlessly cool. Enter Mantra by Andrew Hsu. … read more
Local Review: The Hit — Heart and the Good Chin
I’m begging The Hit to release a full album as soon as humanly possible. Absolutely devastating. I’ve never heard anything quite like it from a local group. … read more
Local Review: Jerry Auburn — May Your Eyes Well Up...
If you’re looking for a record to put on while you kick back and reevaluate your life, Jerry Auburn’s EP, May Your Eyes Well Up With Blood, is the answer. … read more
