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Local Review: The Boy in Blue – For What It’s...
The Boy in Blue establishes his identity with For What It’s Worth, both as an artist and as an individual; he is a troubadour, a transcendentalist, a thinker. … read more
Local Review: Reverend Morley – Circle of Willis
“The Circle of Willis” is the name for the arteries that supply blood to one’s brain– and latest album from local artist Reverend Morley. Much like its namesake, this album is sure to get your brain working. … read more
Local Music Review: Lonlark – A Whole House
Libbie Linton’s newest release showcases a softness that holds the same familiarity as a mother’s hum wandering from the garden. … read more
Local Review: Jesse Lovelock – Jesse Lovelock and The Velvet...
Jesse Lovelock and The Velvet Voices, will leave you squinting at the album’s release date. 2025, not circa 1955 or ’62 or whatever year you were predicting. Everybody, we have a time-traveler in our midst. … read more
Local Review: Portal to the God Damn Blood Dimension –...
Diluvium Cantos is a jaw-dropping, rule-breaking album. It spits brutal words and powerful rhythms without apology. Portal to the God Damn Blood Dimension is here to tell their story — no matter how unconventional it may be. … read more
Local Review: Bly Wallentine — mazerati bankrupt
Mazerati bankrupt reflects on the technological system of our society and how it has impacted our relationship with love — for others and the self. … read more
Local Review: Weyward – Uncult
Goths and wavers who are deeply passionate about what “real darkwave music” actually is, Weyward and their release “Uncult” just might stop you in your tracks and redefine the genre for you. … read more
Local Review: kickass – Life = OVER
The future of Salt Lake City emo is kickass according to SLUG’s Contributing Writer Zack Pinter. With a debut EP — Life = OVER — dropped at the end of last May, their sound is nothing short of kickass. … read more
Local Review: Tempting – Drunk Driving
Tempting has debuted with an album titled Drunk Driving. Winkler and Smith’s debut shares a few common themes including sensuality, sin and vulnerability — best heard in intoxicating tracks like ‘truth or dare.” … read more
Localized: Willöh
Willöh’s fist-pumping sound is made courtesy of drummer Brooke McAfee-Tycksen, bassist Maelissa Hale-Robinson and guitarist / vocalist Allison Arana-Skvor. … read more
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Local Review: Mended Hearts Club — Nobody’s Favorite
You’d better set some time aside for Nobody’s Favorite. A story of an album bashing our capitalist society and the damage we’ve done to our planet over 11 songs. … read more
Local Review: The Hit — Heart and the Good Chin
I’m begging The Hit to release a full album as soon as humanly possible. Absolutely devastating. I’ve never heard anything quite like it from a local group. … read more