SLUG Mag’s Localized is the monthly, local music showcase founded in 2001 as a way for local musicians to receive recognition for their work. The monthly showcase provides bands playing with free posters to promote the show, a write-up in SLUG Magazine for the two headliners, payouts and digital promotion.

Localized: Graveljaw Keaton

Localized: Graveljaw Keaton
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Armed with a hollow body Gibson and a stripped-down pedal board, Graveljaw Keaton creates looping melodies as layered and expansive as a smokey sunrise over Mount Olympus. … read more

Localized: The Medicine Company

Localized: The Medicine Company
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Still riding the high of a recent sold-out show at The State Room, MedCo is in the process of developing a new album defined by “heavy psych-rock, doom metal and a darker sound.” … read more

Localized: Air Vent Dweller

Localized: Air Vent Dweller
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For this month’s Localized, we interviewed Utah-based egg-punk band Air Vent Dweller, who allegedly played a crazy show at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. … read more

Localized: No Such Animal

Localized: No Such Animal
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No Such Animal is an Orem-based alternative rock band of BYU students that makes anthemic, power-pop styled rock. … read more

SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
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Tré Lamb, Tanner Nicholson, Hollie Jay and Michael Davis will perform at Urban Lounge on Thursday, December 21 for a hilarious edition of SLUG Localized. … read more

Localized: Roses on the Moon

Localized: Roses on the Moon
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Bobby B Mac and Vehnu Moon find that their creativity flows best if they put on a beat in the studio, write lyrics and immediately record it. … read more

Localized: Øutset Bandits

Localized: Øutset Bandits
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Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits emphasize collaboration between members of their dynamic, eight-person group. … read more

Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats

Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats
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The Howlin’ Tomcats, made up of SLC blues veterans, invite audience members to play with them at weekly blues jams and gigs all over the valley. … read more

Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire

Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire
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Megan Blue and the Bonfire‘s eclectic sound involves blues, soul, country, rock and anything else they decide works in their mixed-genre recipe. … read more

Localized: Body Horror

Localized: Body Horror
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Body Horror is blessed with a formidable combo of something important to say and the musical chops to make you sit your ass down and listen. … read more