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Our First Local Show: Utah Bands Who Made It Big Reflect on Their Roots

Our First Local Show: Utah Bands Who Made It Big...
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SLUG reached out to the biggest musical groups who originally came out of Utah with a simple request: Tell us about the first local show you ever played.  … read more

Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World

Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World
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I didn’t stay for what else went on that night, but bravo to Wicked Innocence and the other two bands for playing. At least Grip Inc. are in good company. … read more

Treasure for the Taco Hounds at Taqueria La Palapa

Treasure for the Taco Hounds at Taqueria La Palapa
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Each dish at Taqueria La Palapa was cooked to order with minimal ingredients prepared in advance. It took time, but my patience was rewarded.
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Always Moving with Jeffrey Louizia

Always Moving with Jeffrey Louizia
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As a dancer and mentor, Louizia expresses that dance is something that everyone is capable of learning. … read more

Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine

Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine
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The @illwillzine account succinctly describes itself as something that “started out as a dumb hardcore meme account during COVID-19 and then blossomed with the Salt Lake hardcore scene.” … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2024
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It’s SLUG’s Local Music + Graphic Design Issue, and what would that be without our Local Music Singles Roundup? … read more

Chris Nielsen and the SLC Synth Alliance

Chris Nielsen and the SLC Synth Alliance
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A collective of electronic artists out of the greater Salt Lake area, the Alliance is dedicated to uplifting and performing music created by digital means. … read more

WhySound: A Home for DIY Music in Logan

WhySound: A Home for DIY Music in Logan
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Since 2009, WhySound has been the center of the countercultural community in Logan. Its doors are open for any and all.  … read more

J. Luke Heaton: The Triumphs, Troubles and Techniques of a Rural Luthier

J. Luke Heaton: The Triumphs, Troubles and Techniques of a...
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In a world of impersonal retailers, Heaton’s attention to detail and willingness to think outside the box set him apart as an inspired and passionate craftsman. … read more

The Best Place To Be Is Here, at Sunspell Records

The Best Place To Be Is Here, at Sunspell Records
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Wren Kennedy and Joe Pedersen of Sunspell Records enhance the local music community with services born from an idea in 2016. … read more