Authors: CJ Hanck

Review: Glixen — Quiet Pleasures
As young bands like Glixen keep pushing culture forward, progressing both their medium as a whole and their own personal artistry forward, we’ll be good. … read more

Local Review: Nadezhda – Battery
Nadezhda vocalist Erika Ahlin’s diverse performance through the entirety of Battery really brings this album from cool to awesome. … read more

Local Review: Recidivist – Madness Malformed
If you enjoy overwhelmingly intense slams and beautifully constructed musical composition, Recidivist’s Madness Malformed should be your next listening venture. … read more

Localized: eardrums
Despite only forming in 2022, eardrums has already become a staple in the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more

Localized: Lovelace
SLC’s metal scene has always been a hotbed for unrelenting music, but Lovelace brings a mix of extreme metal, thrash and punk with a heavy dose of humor. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2024
Here in SLC, we’ll be focused on the right thing: sick local bands making sick music. Below are six more incredible tracks to dig into. … read more

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

Local Review: BONNEVILLE – Another Flower
BONNEVILLE sounds like shimmering reflections and slow dancing with the lights off on their new album Another Flower. … read more

Black Metal Yoga with Circus Instructor Cupcake
Black Metal Yoga is a fresh spin on traditional yoga that incorporates low red lighting, candles, incense and (you guessed it) black metal into a yoga class setting. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2024
Hot local (music) singles are in your area! You’re sure to find your (musical) match for a seasonal fling here in this roundup of our favorite new tracks by Utah artists. … read more