Authors: wphughes
How The American West Shaped Dino Kužnik
Shaped By The West spoke deeply to me, not only because of Kužnik’s impeccable style, but because it contained scenes of the American West that I grew up with. … read more
Local Review: Head Portals – A Lesson In Object Permanence
Head Portals borrows from the whirlpool of 2000s alt-rock, taking many of the sounds of the era and executing them effortlessly and with their own flair. … read more
Review: The Voidz – Like All Before You
Like All Before You is inevitably a harmless project of an aging rock-star, one who is quickly overstaying his welcome. … read more
Review: MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks
Manning Fireworks is a stained-glass window made of crushed beer bottles to commemorate those who were abandoned by the world. … read more
Review: Fontaines D.C. – Romance
Romance is an undeniably pop-infused project for Fontaines D.C. that balances rolling melodies expertly against its existential lyricism and signature tones. … read more
Talking About Burlington, VT with Brunch
SLUG thought it would be appropriate to sit down with Brunch, a Burlington-based band, to tell us what the city (and they) are all about. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: September 2024
Please! SLUG needs your help. We have so many good, local singles that need to be listened to. … read more
Local Review: Knwday – re-up
When I chatted with Knwday about the project before I heard it, he referred to it as “Depressed GTA stripper-type beats,” and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. … read more
Review: Brunch – DOGINYA
The PR email I received described Brunch as “punk but Gen-Z,” which has proven to be very accurate. … read more
Talking About Bug and Gardens with Kacy Hill
Here, Kacy Hill chats about her relationship to hip-hop, her unique view on creative success and her latest album Bug. … read more