October 2026
Music Monsters
Pulling inspiration from modular synths made of various bits and pieces, like Frankenstein’s monster, Erik Dewall has created a synth-tastic creature featuring knobs, wires and speakers, attached to an autonoumous severed head — perfect for this issue full of Music Monsters.
Inside Creative Granite + Design: Nearly 30 Years of Craft
The scale has changed dramatically since founder and owner Ricardo Pazos started CG+D, but the foundation remains rooted in craftsmanship and relationships. … read more
Making Space for Play: Andrew Alba Lets Kids Take the...
Andrew opted to exhibit some unexpected illustrators. Alba wanted to showcase local children’s art, which he maintains is historically underappreciated. … read more
Localized: Wicked Temple
“There’s not one of us who hasn’t sacrificed and lost to be here, but it feels good to be here.” There is a give and take in rock and roll, and these men have felt both. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
Localized: Vicious Souls
Vicious Souls is a band where members hold each other up, both on and off stage, and that is what makes this group so valuable to the Salt Lake music scene. … read more
Interviews | Localized | Music
LAST: Alchemizes Righteous Outrage into Heaviest Record Yet
Through 13 years and seven bands, Cluff and Moore’s symbiotic relationship remained the only constant. The strength of their friendship, and proven track record of effortless creative collaboration, kindled the inspiration to play as the two-man band LAST. … read more
Welcome to the Snake Pit: World’s Largest Modular Synthesizers Collection
Some of the biggest modular synthesizers in the world line the walls of Ed Brock’s basement — the “snake pit.” Brock creates his work by processing different audio signals. … read more
Take the Stage at Sunday Drip
Sunday Drip was born from the frustrations of being a burgeoning artist in Salt Lake with limited places to perform. … read more
The Road Drummer: The Man Behind the Bucket
He had no drum kit, no car and no percussion training. So he improvised. He strapped a bucket onto the front of his bicycle and rode around Orem, practicing as he went. … read more
My Dark Twisted Sinful Sinister Admire… Karaoke!
For some odd reason, karaoke will always contain a bit of social taboo amongst your bar-crawling friend group. The act has become an activity out of irony. … read more
Your Favorite Band is a Bike Ride Away at All...
Here to save the day after the hiatus of Buzzards & Bees, Provo’s newest music festival, All Saints, is one where every headliner is celebrated and paid equally. … read more
October 2026 Astrology Forecast: From the One Come the Many
You are made of original parts, a miraculous gift of singularity. Be the one who recognizes our differences and the unity pulling us through. … read more
SLUG’s Cabinet of Curious and Collectible Band Merch
From products that will keep you protected from the sun to ones that will keep your friends protected from your pits, here are six unique items from local bands. … read more
