Photographer: Diego Andino
Localized: Olympic Deth
The raw and rough elements that come from Andersen’s recording philosophy have become signature to Olympic Deth’s sound. … read more
Localized: Vape Plug
What is Vape Plug? Punk, hardcore and anything that could’ve been the title song for your PS1 copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. … read more
Chat Pile @ Urban Lounge 03.05.25
The most highly anticipated show of 2025 (speaking for myself) came to fruition as the pouring rain intensified on the night of Wednesday, March 5. … read more
SLUG Mag’s 36th Anniversary Party: 36 Years, 36 Bands, One...
Based out of both Blue Gene’s and Urban Lounge, this sold-out, larger-than-life event showcased 36 bands and artists, each given three minutes to blow the brains out of the audience. … read more
Pushing Up Daisies @ Fellowship Hall 11.15
Pushing Up Daisies played with a lot of energy and everyone was excited for their return—it had been over a decade since the band played together … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
Localized: eardrums
Despite only forming in 2022, eardrums has already become a staple in the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
Localized: Lovelace
SLC’s metal scene has always been a hotbed for unrelenting music, but Lovelace brings a mix of extreme metal, thrash and punk with a heavy dose of humor. … read more
Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine
The @illwillzine account succinctly describes itself as something that “started out as a dumb hardcore meme account during COVID-19 and then blossomed with the Salt Lake hardcore scene.” … read more
Dapper at Daybreak: Records, Auctions and Community
Sherwood has spent an inordinate amount of time and effort hunting down records—even traveling the world to buy whole collections. … read more
Bikini Kill @ The Union 08.25
The entire night was a searing celebration of feminine empowerment and collective resistance. A huge middle finger to “the Man.” … read more