Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2025
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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

Local Review: Cudney – live at smoking nun
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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

Local Review: Olympic Deth – Nevada Homeslice
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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

General Violence Conference Brings the Brutality in its Third Year
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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

Localized: No Such Animal
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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

Localized: Air Vent Dweller
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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

Local Review: WEY – Poultice Route
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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

Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2023
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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

Local Review: American Humor – Inflation
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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