Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never Give Up

Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never...
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Gary Dranow’s Never Give Up is an album… that’s it. Trust me, I really wanted this to be more engaging than your run-of-the-mill Americana album. … read more

Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 6.05

Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre...
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Drummer Chad Smith keeps an eye on everyone as bassist Flea runs the gamut of the stage, guitarist John Frusciante provides backup vocals and Anthony Kiedis keeps wailing on the mic. … read more

DIIV Thinks Remixes Are Fucking Cool 

DIIV Thinks Remixes Are Fucking Cool 
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DIIV, the renowned four-piece shoegaze band, delves into themes of interpersonal turmoil and societal shortcomings with SLUG MAG. … read more

Review: Hobo Johnson – FLOOD THE EARTH AGAIN/JANSPORT

Review: Hobo Johnson – FLOOD THE EARTH AGAIN/JANSPORT
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Hobo Johnson reflects on his loss, all the while managing to throw out other wild-card topics such as the effects of capitalism. … read more

SLC Wars: Hardcore X Live Wrestling

SLC Wars: Hardcore X Live Wrestling
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Imagine a place where you’re able to listen to local bands and witness live wrestling action at the same time. Luckily, SLC Wars makes this possible for all. … read more

Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From

Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From
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Declatel is a solo project from Salt Lake City musician Kevin Hartley, who is the sole writer, recorder and producer for Where the Pieces Came From.  … read more

Localized: Shecock With a Vengeance

Localized: Shecock With a Vengeance
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Shecock With A Vengeance is a glam-rock, dance-punk band from Salt Lake City founded by Sofia Scott, also known as The Rock Princess. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2024
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Another month, another six phenomenal singles from Salt Lake’s best local bands, from Elowyn’s debut ballad “The Fool” to Zodiac Killer’s “Torn In Two.” … read more

Localized: DoomCupcake

Localized: DoomCupcake
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DoomCupcake is a four-piece, metal-punk band from Salt Lake City that makes “the kind of music you’d want to hear walking into a Hot Topic.” … read more

Local Review: Anaïs Chantal – Recipe

Local Review: Anaïs Chantal – Recipe
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Anaïs Chantal shows her beauty and talent in her new album Recipe and I feel excited to watch as her career continues to prosper. … read more

Review: ZAYN – ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS

Review: ZAYN – ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS
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He still has that magic music factor of being an intuitive writer and musician. Getting out of his head, through music, is clearly therapy for the artist. … read more

Review: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming

Review: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
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After a thorough listen of St. Vincent’s All Born Screaming, the burning figure on the cover appears as the phoenix, rather than the doomed. … read more