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Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2026

SLUG is here to help you leave this world behind, as we bring you the best of local music in this edition of Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more

By Paige Zuckerman

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Moon Shi
Teddy P 

Teddy P = Kamasi Washington + John Cale + Brother Jack McDuff + Mothers of Invention  

The title track is a dissertation on what this group is capable of; it’s a journey through fusion and cool jazz with a movie score-like through line. … read more

By James Orme

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The Pinto Lounge for Broken Hearts
Nicky V A and the Four Locos

Nicky V A and the Four Locos = Johnny Blue Skies + All Them Witches

I’m happier and healthier after consuming this record. In fact, it is really goddamn good, and I’m mad at myself for not having found it sooner. … read more

By Cole Stocker

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Life = OVER
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Kickass = Braid + my better half

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

By Zack Pinter

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Concert: Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Concertgoers couldn't ignore the line stretching all the way to the sidewalk of State Route 209. The band Rainbow Kitten Surprise sold out the Sandy Amphitheater. … read more

By Ethan Clewell

Interview: La Sécurité

La Sécurité’s impressive sound manipulation sends new listeners through twisting fractals of an alternate music reality and into a prism of colorful expression. … read more

By Emily Ward

Interview: Bong Wizard

While the unseriousness of Bong Wizard’s song titles and album covers draws people in, the trio’s eclectic palate and background keep the audience captivated. … read more

By Katrina Cano

Interview: World Record

Local band World Record puts on a hell of a show at Kilby Court, and I’m fortunate enough to sit down with the band before their performance. … read more

By Damien Poelman