SLUG Magazine’s collection of reviews covering the latest and greatest of Utah-based music, covering all varieties of genre, style and type.

Local Music and Spirits Roundup: November 2023

Local Music and Spirits Roundup: November 2023
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This month, SLUG is shaking things up by pairing craft local spirits with the best new music from the Salt Lake Valley and beyond! … read more

Local Review: Casio Ghost – Postmodern Blues

Local Review: Casio Ghost – Postmodern Blues
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Postmodern Blues is all the vocal reverb and twangy guitar of modern surf rock combined with the lo-fi vocal distortion and barely intelligible lyrics of Julian Casablancas. … read more

Local Review: Media Queen – Horror

Local Review: Media Queen – Horror
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The lyrics on “Nightmare” sound like words from the twisted mouth of Freddy Krueger. Media Queen later channels a swarm of vampires on “Blood Moon.” … read more

Local Review: fezmaster – unfezed

Local Review: fezmaster – unfezed
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The combination of organic and inorganic noise is whimsical and nostalgic; each sketch flows into the next so well that it truly feels like one long composition.  … read more

Local Review: Silver Cup – Songs From A Broken Laptop

Local Review: Silver Cup – Songs From A Broken Laptop
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Viral-bound sound bytes woven through a higher-order thematic conceit amplifies Silver Cup’s mixtape. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2023

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2023
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All Hollow’s Eve is creeping in on us foolish mortals once again. SLUG is ditching the tricks and dishing out some raving treats in the October edition of our Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more

Local Review: Federal Heights – Federal Heights

Local Review: Federal Heights – Federal Heights
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The fate of Federal Heights is predetermined to create satisfying, sincere artistry—their recent self-titled album proves it. Some people simply can’t help but write good songs. … read more

Local Review: WEY – Poultice Route

Local Review: WEY – Poultice Route
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Poultice Route is a groovy, noise-rock, punk record featuring chunky rhythms, peculiar lyrics and catchy, discordant melodies. WEY sounds liberated and joyous about it. … read more

Local Review: Lean Canteen – It Don’t Matter

Local Review: Lean Canteen – It Don’t Matter
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Lean Canteen does lean (pun intended) toward the country side of rockabilly, and with a steel guitar player like James Cherry, they can do real country stompers. … read more

Local Review: Angela Isaacs – Missing Cat!

Local Review: Angela Isaacs – Missing Cat!
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Missing Cat! is a humble collection of songs rooted in classic acoustic sound. Angela Isaacs doesn’t ask for publicity, but for listeners with a hefty vulnerability. … read more