Music
Local Review: The Apathetics — Toxic States
When I interviewed The Apathetics earlier this year, they told me that they don’t care what people think about their music; they only care about having fun. … read more
Local Review: Tempting – Drunk Driving
Tempting has debuted with an album titled Drunk Driving. Winkler and Smith’s debut shares a few common themes including sensuality, sin and vulnerability — best heard in intoxicating tracks like ‘truth or dare.” … read more
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
Review: Bedouine — Neon Summer Skin
Bedouine is Azniv Korkejian, known for her mellow voice and ability to conjure deep emotional resonance amid calming vocals that swathe the listener in sunshine. … read more
For the Record: The World Record Interview
Local band World Record puts on a hell of a show at Kilby Court, and I’m fortunate enough to sit down with the band before their performance. … read more
Localized: Willöh
Willöh’s fist-pumping sound is made courtesy of drummer Brooke McAfee-Tycksen, bassist Maelissa Hale-Robinson and guitarist / vocalist Allison Arana-Skvor. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Localized: Star Carmen
Constantly reinventing their sound and skills, a bassist, vocalist, two guitarists and a drummer form the five-pointed Star Carmen. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
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
Holly Humberstone @ The Complex 06.22.2026
Holly Humberstone didn’t just perform — she painted the stage in raw, flickering emotion. Her set unfolded like a living diary under the house lights. … read more
Review: Olivia Rodrigo — you seem pretty sad for a...
This is a perfect pop record. It never lets up. you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love is Olivia Rodrigo’s version of Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks! … 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
The Alchemy of Healing: Logan James Hope on Growth and...
Some people run from loss. Logan James Hope wrote an album about it. Hope discusses growth, ego death and why this might be the most honest record he’s made. … read more
