Music
All Hail Atlantis!
Rob and Stella Johannes are two Salt Lake City locals that have taken the idea of DIY and used it to build their label, Hail Atlantis Records. A collaboration space, Hail Atlantis focuses on the creation and support of local music. Check out their Bandcamp: hailatlantis1.bandcamp.com. … read more
Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store
Lavender Vinyl houses an eclectic and well-rounded mix of vinyl records in many different genres, and has already made an impact on Ogden’s music scene despite having only been in business for less than a year. For owners Hallows and Lundell, the name Lavender Vinyl draws a parallel between the serenity that comes with music and the calming effect of lavender. … read more
Local Review: JeniSage Sidwell – My Eyes Are Wildflowers
JeniSage Sidwell = Ingrid Michaelson + Joanna Newsom … read more
Localized: Brain Bagz
Out of the ashes of Swamp Ravens are a force to be reckoned with: Brain Bagz. The members of Brain Bagz bring a wide range of influences to the band, most notably Midwest and Southern punk, black rock n’ roll and the blues. Catch them at SLUG Localized on April 20. … read more
Review: Pharmakon – Contact
Pharmakon = Whitehouse + Masonna + Wormrot … read more
Review: ABACU5 – A Long Way to Begin
ABACU5 = Black Keys / 30 Seconds To Mars … read more
Third Man Pressing: An Evolution in DIY
Third Man Records’ own vinyl pressing plant, Third Man Pressing, opened on Feb. 25, pushing their status up alongside the giants of the industry. SLUG was able to get ahold of Ben Blackwell, drummer of The Dirtbombs and co-founder of Third Man Records, to discuss this new frontier. … read more
Review: Wire – Silver/Lead
Wire = T-Rex + Bob Mould + Joy Division … read more
Local Review: Lunar Twin – Night Tides
Lunar Twin = Joy Division + Beach House
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Local Review: Swell Merchants – Diamond Life Lover Boy
Swell Merchants = Pro Era + Freddie Gibbs + The Underachievers … read more
Beats for Sale! Chance Lewis
Whether you’re an up-and-coming emcee or a seasoned veteran, there are plenty of locally grown hip-hop producers with beats for sale. If you’re a rapper who likes to experiment and who doesn’t feel the need to be confined to one genre, Chance Lewis is the beat producer for you! … read more
Localized: Hot Vodka
With a name like Hot Vodka, the group knows that they are hard to ignore. Their EP, “Prisoner of Paradise,” is distorted, heavy and dripping with heroin-psych vibes that go far beyond Hot Vodka’s skater style. Check them out at SLUG Localized, April 20. … read more
