SLUG Contributor Limelight
May 4, 2022
Contributor Limelight: Palak Jayswal
While Palak Jayswal is a talented journalist overall, her passion for writing is most prevalent in her music reviews for SLUG. Jayswal says, “At SLUG, I’ve always felt supported and free to love my favorite genre—and to write about it!” Outside of SLUG, Jayswal is the Culture Reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune. Catch any of Jayswal’s music reviews on SLUGMag.com!
Articles by contributor
Review: ZAYN – ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS
He still has that magic music factor of being an intuitive writer and musician. Getting out of his head, through music, is clearly therapy for the artist. … read more
Review: Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
The collection of songs, the messiness, the moments where it hits and the moments where it doesn’t, it’s all for the most tortured poet of all: Taylor Swift. … read more
Review: Maggie Rogers – Don’t Forget Me
Even though Maggie Rogers was discovered by artist Pharell in 2016 at New York University in 2016, in her 8 years since in the music industry: she’s made a name for herself. … read more
Review: Bleachers – Bleachers
Vocals shine throughout the album, but particularly on “Call Me After Midnight.” … read more
Review: Holly Humberstone – Paint My Bedroom Black
Paint My Bedroom Black is an album from someone who is self-assured, creative and most of all a lover of music. Humberstone is well aware of the weight and solace music can provide. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2023
As we enter into the peak of the Utah summer heat, chill out and cool off with six selections from July’s Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more
Review: Lewis Capaldi – Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly...
Lewis Capaldi = Dermot Kennedy x Niall Horan … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2023
Our April Local Music Singles Roundup is here! From SLC punk to subtle pop to R&B and more, there’s something for every listener here. … read more
Review: Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
Kelsea Ballerini = Maren Morris x Maddie & Tae … read more
Daisy Jones and The Six Brings Fictional Rock Legends to...
Maybe you’ve heard of Daisy Jones? Or maybe The Six? If not, perhaps the name Taylor Jenkins Reid is familiar. She’s the best-selling fiction writer behind many Booktube and BookTok creator’s favorite reads, including Malibu Rising, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and The Six. That last one is a triumph for
Review: Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance
Gracie Abrams = Hozier x Holly Humberstone … read more
Review: Taylor Swift – Midnights
Taylor Swift = Lorde + early Lana Del Rey … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2022
With tracks from AMEA, Snake Eyez and more, SLUG’s latest Local Music Singles Roundup is here to help you beat the heat with some of the coolest sounds in SLC. … read more
Macy Kate on Spring Fest ’22 and Growing Her Sound...
Palak Jayswal interviews independent artist Macy Kate on her experience at Spring Fest ’22, her recent growth as an artist and what’s in store for her future. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2022
Get your fix with our Local Music Singles Roundup! Take a ride with these six musicians as they celebrate their new releases and gear up to be wheel blown away. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2022
Our Beer Issue Local Music Singles Roundup offers six new lager-than-life singles to listen to—we’re sure at least one of them will make your heart malt. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2022
This month’s Local Singles Roundup brings several fiercely catchy tunes from multiple genres that are sure to stick in your head. … read more
Review: Bastille – Give Me the Future
Bastille = Imagine Dragons x OneRepublic … read more
Review: The Lumineers – BRIGHTSIDE
The Lumineers = Mumford & Sons x American Authors … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2022
In February’s Local Singles Music Roundup, you can find a sample of SLC’s eclectic music style, from mellow-pop beats to an anarchist rager. … read more
Review: The Weeknd – Dawn FM
Dawn FM is still melancholy as ever, but there aren’t any stand-out songs that can be earmarked as representative The Weeknd’s new era. … read more
Top 5 Pop Albums That Elevated The Genre in 2021:...
Luke Hemmings = The Vamps x Troye Sivan … read more
Localized: Angie Petty
Angie Petty is a mindful artist with an eye and ear for aesthetic sounds, themes and ideas. Her debut album, Timing, released last May. … read more
Localized: Anaïs Chantal
As Anaïs Chantal’s musical journey evolves, her perseverance, angelic voice and ear for production are sure signs of a prolific career. … read more
Review: FINNEAS – Optimist
FINNEAS = Conan Gray x Alec Benjamin … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2021
SLUG is here with the power of the “Local Music Singles Roundup.” These songs are perfect for getting those finishing touches on your costume … read more
Review: Halsey – If I Can’t Have Love, I Want...
Halsey = Joan Jett x 5sos x Avril Lavigne … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2021
As summer’s end grows near, this month’s Local Music Single Roundup has everything for those not ready to let go. … read more
Review: Jason Jamal – Sweet
Jason Jamal = Gallant x Jamie xx … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2021
While we wait for everyone to get their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, pop on some local tunes to rock out and welcome these brighter days! … read more
Review: Olivia Rodrigo – SOUR
Olivia Rodrigo = Lorde x Courtney Love … read more
Local Review: Angie Petty – Timing
Angie Petty = Gretchen Parlato + Raveena … read more
Virtualized: Bri Ray
Bri Ray is all about creativity in its purest form—the type that allows unbounded emotion, conveys freedom and undiluted expressionism. … read more
Virtualized: Jay Warren
Jay Warren is a careful artist, in the sense that he’s very strategic and detail-oriented about every moment of his creative process. … read more
Local Review: Nicholas James – Somebody New
Nicholas James’, Somebody New, makes it clear that he has the stuff and that his future in music is wide open to a range of possibilities. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2021
In this month’s edition of our Local Music Singles Roundup, let local artists remind you that music never dies. … read more
Local Review: Saysha & 4iz – Affinity
Saysha = deadmau5 x skrillex … read more
Top 5 Pop Albums of 2020 That Made Me Forget...
Halsey = Julia Michaels + Zara Larsson + Lorde … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2020
Here, find four reviews of new singles from local artists, a set of music that showcases the breadth of our state’s artistic offerings. … read more
Review: LÉON – Apart
LÉON = Maggie Rogers x Stevie Nicks … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2020
As an addition to SLUG’s coverage of EPs and albums, find here reviews on new singles from artists strewn throughout the Beehive State. … read more
Local Review: Jay Warren – Give Love
Jay Warren = SoMo x Gallant … read more
Local Review: Golden Plates – From the Bottom of the...
Golden Plates = Death Cab for Cutie x Current Joys x Hurricane Bells … read more