Music
Local Review: The Drought, Emmy Gilbert — CHROME
CHROME certainly isn’t jamais vu, but it is a breath of fresh air. CHROME is diverse and novel in its soundscape without coming off as avant-garde. … read more
Local Review: No Such Animal — I’m Not Angry, You’re...
When you do everything you were supposed to, but in the end, there is no land of milk and honey, it’s hard not to be angry. No Such Animal’s newest release is well acquainted with frustration. … read more
Localized: Lab Animals
Donning incredibly creepy, homemade rat masks and lab coats, Lab Animals are indeed intentional with every detail of their live performance. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Localized: VAL/IN/TIME
After a run as the bass player, Val was emboldened to set out on his own with a more complete knowledge of operating within the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2026
We’ve carefully curated each track with almost sniper accuracy, and we promise you that you’ll be humming once you’re done. Enjoy Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more
Meraki and the Curiosity Collective: DIY Festival Performers
If you ask Meraki and the Curiosity Collective to describe their sound, you’ll probably get a few different answers: “weird,” “atmospheric,” “spacious” and “experimental.” … read more
Local Review: Weyward – Uncult
Goths and wavers who are deeply passionate about what “real darkwave music” actually is, Weyward and their release “Uncult” just might stop you in your tracks and redefine the genre for you. … read more
Local Review: Teddy P — Moon Shi
The title track is a dissertation on what this group is capable of; it’s a journey through fusion and cool jazz with a movie score-like through line. … read more
Local Review: Nicky V A and the Four Locos —...
I’m happier and healthier after consuming this record. In fact, it is really goddamn good, and I’m mad at myself for not having found it sooner. … read more
Local Review: kickass – Life = OVER
The future of Salt Lake City emo is kickass according to SLUG’s Contributing Writer Zack Pinter. With a debut EP — Life = OVER — dropped at the end of last May, their sound is nothing short of kickass. … read more
Local Review: J.P. Whipple — the next disaster
J.P. Whipple’s latest offering, the next disaster, is a viciously beautiful collection. This is a breakup album akin to Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks. … read more
Local Review: T. Playwright — THE MOON WATCHES ALL: FABULAM...
I’d treat THE MOON WATCHES ALL as a case study of self-improvement; that getting better as a musician takes practice. I found T. Playwright quite admirable. … read more
