Music
Top Five Albums of 2025 That Are So Good, They...
Even at its most sophisticated, I doubt that AI could successfully replicate even a viral Vine. It would be nothing but an amalgamated copy of videos made by people. … read more
Top Five Albums of 2025 That Prove Rap Is As...
I can attest, after besieging my already-fragile eardrums for nearly 12 months straight, that rap still overflows with creative vigor. … read more
Local Review: Port Ross — Nighttime at Gardner Hall
With Nighttime At Gardner Hall, Port Ross gives us a record about death, loneliness, loss and being alive in a world that is a constant shipwreck. … read more
In Time: A Posthumous Retrospective on Talos
I suppose I needed my own space to be shocked and saddened before I could sit at the keys and give Eoin French the nod he deserves. So here we are. … read more
Review: Thien Dragon — CHAOS GARDEN
With low-poly graphics, dreamy pinks and purples and video game references, Thien Dragon’s world is a fun, playful adventure that lets you release your stress. … read more
Local Review: The Narcs — Local Hero
The Narcs operate much like a jam band, using a democratic approach with different members taking the lead at different times in the varying grooves they create. … read more
Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole...
Whether you want to expand your consciousness or just drown out the world, these albums turn up the bass to get raw, experimental and just plain weird. … read more
Top Five Albums of 2025 to Immerse Yourself in Winter...
From unyielding ferocity in their riffs to cathartic, soul-haunting melodies, listening to these albums is the perfect way to wrap up your 2025. … read more
Local Review: Hurtado — Cavalier
For anyone navigating heartbreak, or the confusing, character-building chaos of your 20s, Cavalier will meet you exactly where you are. … read more
Top Five Indie-ish Albums of 2025 for the Saddest Clown...
I promise there’s at least one indie-adjacent album on this list that can meet you where you’re at and keep you company. … read more
Building a Unique Musical Identity in Salt Lake City
Seasoned Utah blues musician Michael Feldman breaks down why Salt Lake City has an abundance of musical talent, but not a unique musical identity. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2025
Let’s sink ourselves into a musical medley of rock, pop, lo-fi or whatever 2025 has bestowed upon us in this edition of SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup. … read more
