Music
Localized: Olivia Bigelow
Zex Tape, like a lot of Bigelow’s work, is a cacophonous EDM bomb that can’t be defused. … read more
Review: Magdalena Bay – Imaginal Disk
A project of the Los Angeles-based duo, Imaginal Disk is sophomore album of Magdalena Bay —and in it, they’re hitting their stride. … read more
Review: Fontaines D.C. – Romance
Romance is an undeniably pop-infused project for Fontaines D.C. that balances rolling melodies expertly against its existential lyricism and signature tones. … read more
Review: Icarus Phoenix – I Should Have Known The Things...
A mosaic of different inspirations, the album is a smash artistic success and could easily secure the band their own audience.
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Talking About Burlington, VT with Brunch
SLUG thought it would be appropriate to sit down with Brunch, a Burlington-based band, to tell us what the city (and they) are all about. … read more
Khruangbin @ Granary Live 08.24
If you’ve never seen a Khruangbin show, do yourself a favor and catch them the next chance you get. … read more
Bikini Kill @ The Union 08.25
The entire night was a searing celebration of feminine empowerment and collective resistance. A huge middle finger to “the Man.” … read more
Local Review: Jeff Dewsnup – A Poison Tree (In The...
This shows the bravery of Jeff Dewsnup, stepping away from an amazing opportunity to confront his mental health in a country where most men never talk about it. … read more
Review: Destroy Boys – Funeral Soundtrack #4
The album is, in many ways, a funeral for old identities and relationships, but it’s also a celebration of new ways of living. … read more
Local Review: Knwday – re-up
When I chatted with Knwday about the project before I heard it, he referred to it as “Depressed GTA stripper-type beats,” and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. … read more
Into the Bonestorm
A transformation from classmates to bandmates unfolded in 2019, introducing the Bonestorm we know and love today. … read more
Picking Flowers: Alvvays’ Mindful Approach to Music
Since 2011, Alvvays has been creating music at their own pace. Lead singer Molly Rankin’s writing process sometimes involves years of research, resulting in a collection of work that’s true-to-style. … read more
