Localized: Passive Refraction

Localized: Passive Refraction
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The art created by Passive Refraction speaks to a central, guiding principle: “finding tranquility in places that aren’t considered tranquil.” … read more

Localized: Beachmen

Localized: Beachmen
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It’s been five years since Beachmen released their second and last album, now they are making a comeback for SLUG’s Localized Showcase. … read more

Keeping Salt Lake Unique: SLC’s Business Development Division

Keeping Salt Lake Unique: SLC’s Business Development Division
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The Business Development Division wants to create a vision of SLC that balances a vibrant local scene with responsible economic growth. … read more

Localized: Purr Bats

Localized: Purr Bats
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Get ready to be captivated by the powerful Purr Bats and internalize Is-p’s new mantra, “Why live blandly?” at SLUG’s Anniversary Localized Showcase. … read more

Localized: Dream Slut

Localized: Dream Slut
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Nostalgia struck the local post-punk group Dream Slut when they realized it had been more than three years since they last played together. … read more

Localized: Telepanther

Localized: Telepanther
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Telepanther live shows give the band and the audience a chance to carve out an alter ego that may have never been tapped into with any other environment. … read more

Localized: Breakfast in Silence

Localized: Breakfast in Silence
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Breakfast in Silence’s genre is a mixture of indie rock and soul punk. Ash Bassett explains that “soul punk” means they’re basically an emo band. … read more

Localized: Tayler Lacey

Localized: Tayler Lacey
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Folk musician Tayler Lacey is a 100% independent artist who will be performing at SLUG’s localized showcase in early December. … read more

Place-Making with Rachel Hodson

Place-Making with Rachel Hodson
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Rachel Hodson’s impressive body of interiors, many of which happen to be located on the same block, are a collective sweet spot of historic renewal. … read more

Localized: Alexander Ortega

Localized: Alexander Ortega
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Alexander Ortega has played in an array of bands over the years, but his current solo project is arguably his most adventurous yet. … read more