Music
Localized is a monthly showcase of local music founded by SLUG Magazine in 2001 as a way to spotlight local artists and musicians. Localized genres vary from metal to bluegrass to hip-hop and everything in between, even featuring comedy and drag performances. The event is sponsored by Riso-Geist and typically takes place at Kilby Court. Read SLUG Mag’s interviews with past and present Localized performers below!
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
Localized: Seeking the Sun
Now, split between New York and Salt Lake, Seeking the Sun is creating expansive, groovy and layered tracks that may cause listeners to shift between realities. … read more
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Localized: Chausie
When I ask about other bands who have influenced, Chausie agrees that each member has very different tastes and are all influenced by a wide range of sounds. … read more
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Localized: SWARMER
Developing their sound with weaving time signatures and technical grooves, SWARMER took the stage in 2018 with a mean southpaw. … read more
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Localized: Alghoul
Rising from the depths of the dark, brutalistic crypts of classic metal subgenres stirs an amalgamation of thrash and black metal — the legendary band Alghoul. … read more
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Localized: DJ VI:BRA
Pérez adopted the DJ name VI:BRA, as in the Spanish word “vibra” meaning “to vibrate,” because their approach to music is about using vibrations to navigate. … read more
Localized: dj tyrinha
As a DJ at The SunTrapp — Utah’s first openly gay bar that reopened last year — dj tyrinha draws on an upbringing spent at the intersection of different worlds. … read more
Localized: Kirk Dath Band
On Wednesday, August 20, join SLUG for a pared-down, bluesy rock show that will touch your heart and set you free. … read more
Localized: Whisperhawk
On Wednesday, August 20, join SLUG for a pared-down, bluesy rock show that will touch your heart and set you free. … read more
Localized: Detzany
Detzany creates her own genre, fusing hip-hop with her soulful essence. Her music can be described to listeners as cinematic, sultry, nostalgic and feminine. … read more
Localized: Jazzy Olivo
Dominican-American Latin jazz artist Jazzy Olivo explores her roots in music and the singer-songwriter process as a local Salt Lake musician. … read more
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Localized X GenderFuQ
Hosted by Gaye Whore and The Rock Princess, Localized x GenderFuQ will feature numerous acts, from bands like Cher Khan and Ginger & The Gents to drag performers like Veronika DaVil and Agony Ray. … read more
