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
Utah Artist
Julia Jacklin = Joni Mitchell + Gillian Welch
On her brilliant new album "The Gem," Julia Jacklin tosses in a good dose of dream indie pop with an equal dose of confessional alt-country honesty. … read more
Does SLUG knows music? We should — we’ve been covering the best in local bands and musicians since 1988. So yeah, take our advice and check out these singles. … read more
Utah Artist
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
Utah Artist
Alli Brown = Sheryl Crow + Natasha Bedingfield
Self-described as a creator of “music for the dreamers,” Alli Brown’s most recent album Undeniable draws inspiration from several musical traditions. … read more
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Emma Ayzenberg = Adrianne Lenker + Cat Power
In Emma Ayzenberg’s artist description on Spotify, she self-identifies as “someone you can cry to.” I dare you not to, especially while listening to Child of Saturn. … read more
The lineup was stacked: Pushing Up Daisies, Classic Trash, GLOSSA and NO HAND played their hearts out to the crowd of metal heads at One Love Coffee Lounge. … read more
I step into The Union to see the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter — it sounds like a riot, but the audience needs a little warming up. Mosh pits ensue. … read more
Kid Sistr has built a sound around alt-rock, pop-punk and chaos, pairing the angst of queer girlhood with the humor that makes their music unmistakably theirs. … read more
Whatever your own brand of unwholesome fun, The Soakers live up to their name. I caught their show at the International Lounge on Oct. 7, 2026. … read more
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Urban Lounge