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: Get Born – Tiny Grass is Dreaming
I would be excited to see Get Born explore more experimental tones and song structure in the future, but I’m more than willing to excuse it this time. … read more
Local Review: Aaron Abrams – Go Sit Over There
Overall, there’s not one song on this album by Aaron Abrams that I can’t listen to. It’s a front to back, back to front, a million times over listen. … read more
Local Review: BARBARIAN FAITH HEALER – AMERICARNAGE
BARBARIAN FAITH HEALER attempt to wrangle the Donald Trump election and grab it by the nuclear-wasted, genetically-modified, apple pie-flavored balls. … read more
Local Review: Dad Bod – Loop de Loop Miracle Ministries...
Loop de Loop is a tour de force—it’s the most magnificent and opulent record to date for Dad Bod. … read more
Local Review: Whisperhawk – Kosmos Burger
Kosmos Burger by Whisperhawk is a six song EP that is a lollapalooza of surf rock and slightly psychedelic rock-buzz with a punk pop snarl. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: July 2024
Hot local (music) singles are in your area! You’re sure to find your (musical) match for a seasonal fling here in this roundup of our favorite new tracks by Utah artists. … read more
Local Review: churning butter – churning butter
I can call the churning butter EP high-quality in terms of its technical aspects alone, and at times it can feel like a cosplay of a real trap/drill album. … read more
Local Review: The Brobecks – Understanding The Brobecks
All that being said, do yourself a favor and take yourself on a trip down memory lane with Understanding the Brobecks. … 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
Local Review: SoulFang – Passions, Potions, Wicked Lullabies
Who says that sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll can’t be as tender as a sultry caress? Not SoulFang that’s for sure. … read more