Music
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
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2025
Dare I say this fills me with a little more hope for the future of comedy than I had before. Don’t miss their sets at SLUG’s Comedy Localized at Urban Lounge. … 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
Into the Third Space With DJ Matthew Fit
Matthew Fit has been a pillar of the local scene for over a decade now: he describes the scene breaking away from the homogeneity of the early days. … read more
Velour and Vinyl: Yes, Provo Does Have a Music Scene
There’s been a steady increase in musical activity coming out of Provo, between Velour’s shows, 3hive beginning to host shows at their new space and more. … read more
An Album in 24 Hours With A Really Really Cool...
Armed with an entourage and a dream to record an entire album in 24 hours, A Really Really Cool Band is altering the music making formula. … read more
Skittlez: The Rapper Alter Ego from My Musical Past
Tucked in the back of my closet ready to be awakened once more, decked out in ruby crimson and charcoal, is my rapper persona Skittlez. … read more
