Authors: tín Rodriguez
Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2025
No cultural references in this intro, just the music. January’s picks are notably mellow with contemporary big band, hip-hop and winding electronic tracks. … read more
Local Review: Cudney – live at smoking nun
Live at smoking nun is a live in-studio performance by Cudney at Smoking Nun Recordings in Midvale as part five of an ongoing series of live performances. … read more
Local Review: Olympic Deth – Nevada Homeslice
For the Olympic Deth day-ones, Nevada Homeslice is a more ambitious release than the band’s 2022 EP, which is more straight forward with its garage-punk sound. … read more
General Violence Conference Brings the Brutality in its Third Year
Passion, independence and commitment to the hardcore community are what keep GVC going, a refreshing change in ethos in the era of mega-festivals and entertainment giants. … read more
Localized: No Such Animal
No Such Animal is an Orem-based alternative rock band of BYU students that makes anthemic, power-pop styled rock. … read more
Localized: Air Vent Dweller
For this month’s Localized, we interviewed Utah-based egg-punk band Air Vent Dweller, who allegedly played a crazy show at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. … read more
Local Review: WEY – Poultice Route
Poultice Route is a groovy, noise-rock, punk record featuring chunky rhythms, peculiar lyrics and catchy, discordant melodies. WEY sounds liberated and joyous about it. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2023
Whether you’re into funk, indie rock or anything in between, SLUG Mag has got you covered with September’s roundup. … read more
Local Review: American Humor – Inflation
Inflation is a pure pop-punk release—11 tracks of open chords, distorted guitars and anthemic chorus with a genuine appreciation for the form. … read more