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 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
Local Review: jacked johnson – the gas
*Sounds of Sazerac Rye poured in a snifter, a quick inhale, throwback, gulp and slamdown of the glass. Slow exhale* …Alright, let’s do this! … read more
Local Review: Bumpy Soup – The Bumpy Album
Ending The Bumpy Album with a 100% Bumpy Soup original, “Honestly That,”the song blends the hand drumming, delicate strums of the acoustic guitar and the collective voices. … 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
Local Review: future.exboyfriend – Semi Pro
Meet your new favorite femme fatale: future.exboyfriend ’s “5’9” little semi-pro heartbreaker,” star of the band’s latest EP release, Semi Pro. … read more
Local Review: Hourglass – Subconscious
Subconscious is a testament to the impressive skillset that Hourglass collectively showcases through their ability to mix progressive rock and metal. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: August 2024
There’s a lot to say about this Local Music Singles Roundup, but we’ve got the variety you need—and maybe something to make being a girl less confusing. … read more
Local Review: Static Replica – Magic Panic
Static Replica reminds us: “Remember when you were young / Just as the pendulum swung.” BRAT summers never last forever. Live large while you can. … read more
Local Review: The 95 Slide – Bad Backs and Panic...
I love Bad Backs and Panic Attacks by The 95 Slide because it’s so nostalgic and incredibly well done. … read more
Local Review: Fozzy and the Fairies – Birdsong
Indie folk band Fozzy and The Fairies have released their second album, Birdsong. … read more