SLUG Contributor Limelight
November 1, 2023
Contributor Limelight: Harper Haase
An exceptional writer who likes to play by her own rules, Harper Haase has been covering local and national music for SLUG since November 2021. Her versatility is clear from her album reviews that span all genres of music, but her unmistakable voice shines through the most when it comes to indie, hip-hop and R&B. Read her interviews with November’s Localized headliners Roses On The Moon and Øutset Bandits.
Articles by contributor
MØTRIK Behind the Kraut
In the end, MØTRIK loves being weird and having fun for the sake of making music, and they aren’t too concerned about what anyone thinks. … read more
Raising Schell in McGill, Nevada
This niche, underground festival in a tiny town outside of Great Basin National Park featured an exquisitely versatile lineup, but I had no idea the magic that Schellraiser would bring. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2024
The SLUG team is back to deliver the musical medicine that offers relief as you’re being edged by the broken promises of spring’s coming. … read more
Local Review: Mantis Jackson – The Right Time (Like We...
The two albums feature high-tempo blues, rock and jazz tracks. I can’t help but feel like I’ve just stepped into one of their jam sessions from the moment the music starts. … read more
Localized: Roses on the Moon
Bobby B Mac and Vehnu Moon find that their creativity flows best if they put on a beat in the studio, write lyrics and immediately record it. … read more
Localized: Øutset Bandits
Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits emphasize collaboration between members of their dynamic, eight-person group. … read more
Local Review: Ben Ra – demoliri
demoliri features chopped and reverb beats with muted snares and monotone vocals, reflecting the title by making what feels like a record full of demo tracks. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2023
Savor every last moment of vacation heat by checking out our August Local Music Singles Roundup, featuring artists from the Salt Lake Valley! … read more
Local Review: Andrew Aguilera – Future Views
Andrew Aguilera = C418 + Oneohtrix Point Never … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2023
While you’re out peddling your speeding heart out around the Salt Lake Valley, why not indulge in some local music? Our May Local Music Singles Roundup is here to pleasure the ear holes. Tune into some psychedelic low-fi for casual cruises or pump up the volume to some heavy metal. Plug in the headphones and press shuffle—you’re strapped in for the best of SLC’s music scene! … read more
Local Review: Ben Reneer – My Hands Were Stuck In...
Ben Reneer = Novo Amor + Bahamas … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2022
As the sweltering season sinks into its final sunsets, the SLUG team has cherry-picked a basket of tunes to accompany you into the autumnal cooldown. … read more
Local Review: Zigga – Not Enough
Salt Lake artist Zigga combines pop, funk, hip-hop and now rock in his most recent release, Not Enough to create a standout album. … read more
Review: Rafael de Toledo Pedroso – Coração de Pássaro
Rafael de Toledo Pedroso = Rosalía + Okay Kaya … read more
Review: Los Pao Paos – Los Pao Paos
Los Pao Paos = Green Day + Sonido Gallo Negro + Rema … read more
Review: LEYA – Eyeline
LEYA = Aphex Twin + Eartheater … read more
Local Review: Nicsimian – Lonely Friend EP
Nicsimian = Ritt Momney + Wallows + Dominic Fike … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2022
Another month means another edition of SLUG’s Local Music Singles Roundup, so spring into the new year with these fresh new bops. … read more
Gift Ideas from Indie Utah Businesses 2021: Thyme and Place
Thyme and Place serves as Salt Lake’s local plant boutique, with subtle hints of the city peeking through monstera leaves and cactus spikes. … read more
Review: ToBy – L’esprit
ToBy = Dominic Fike + JPEGMAFIA … read more