Music
SLUG Magazine’s collection of reviews covering the latest and greatest of Utah-based music, covering all varieties of genre, style and type.
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 Review: Seaslak – Oh Lord, My Retinas!
Seaslak’s Oh My Retinas shakes out to be a net positive, making this is a forest for the trees situation that still allows us to enjoy ourselves. … 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
Local Review: Chegoya – I GUESS
The Chegoya on I GUESS fuses elements of traditional jazz instrumentation alongside the electronic audio to create intricate layers of groovy beats. … read more
Local Review: Little Moon – Dear Divine
Little Moon’s Dear Divine is like a warm hug from a good friend or feeling the sunlight blush your face and like reading The Canterbury Tales for the first time. … read more
Local Review: Cher Khan – Cher Khan EP
Cher Khan’s five-track EP compiles all of the post-hardcore band’s 2024 singles into one brief yet raucous release. … read more
Local Review: GLOSSA – Death is Not the End
GLOSSA’s Death is Not the End is beautifully curated for those who indulge themselves relentlessly in the unholy effects that doom and sludge can create. … read more
Local Review: The Groanies – The Groanies
The Groanies may be a small little record, landing at 11 minutes and 97 seconds, but in impact it knocks you out. … read more
Local Review: Lucy Break – aaphrodite
The overall Lucy Break on aaphrodite reminds me a bit of Charli xcx’s hyperpop albums how i’m feeling now and her most recent iconic summer album, brat. … 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