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Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2026

The days are getting shorter, but the local release radar is still going strong. Warm up your November with SLUG’s monthly roundup of fresh singles. … read more

By Sam Goodman

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Old Quarters
Pigimichi

Pigimichi = Stevie Wonder x Kitty Craft

Old Quarters was produced in a relatively turbulent time. Most of the sessions occurred during the pandemic with David Aguila behind the console and Collin Davis mixing. … read more

By Ezra Smith

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Sunny Day
Sunny Day Soap Opera

Sunny Day Soap Opera = Green Day + Saint Motel

The piano is definitely the main character in this album for me. Through the heady whirl of sound, it provides a sense of grounding clarity. … read more

By Rebekah Bowman

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The Bluest Bird
Renée Mackin

Renée Mackin = Joan Baez + Iris DeMent + Cass Elliot

The Bluest Bird by Renée Mackin is a folk album that blends the sounds of Americana-meets-classic-country with candid lyrics and the vivid scenes of rural Utah. … read more

By Margaret Pugh

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Concert: The Skalloween Show

The Skalloween show at For the Love Of… on Oct. 29, 2026 featured four ska bands that played for an enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd. … read more

By Remy Stark

Localized: Trauma Blönde

With melting ice cream cones and dressed like the rockstars from their favorite albums, it was clear Trauma Blönde wore their hearts on their sleeves. … read more

By Connor Kraus

Localized: Harbor Patrol

With this finished lineup, Harbor Patrol began to experiment with their new sound going forward, pulling heavily from the music they grew up with. … read more

By Connor Kraus

Concert Review: Love Spells

Love Spells has carved out a lane entirely his own, crafting a sound that boldly defies single-genre boxes. … read more

By Maya Dawn