Music
Localized is a monthly showcase of local music founded by SLUG Magazine in 2001 as a way to spotlight local artists and musicians. Localized genres vary from metal to bluegrass to hip-hop and everything in between, even featuring comedy and drag performances. The event is sponsored by Riso-Geist and typically takes place at Kilby Court. Read SLUG Mag’s interviews with past and present Localized performers below!
Localized: Fight the Future
With straightforward and strong opinions as the foundation of their lyrics and sound, Fight the Future continues the long-loved tradition of making punk music for the sake of social change. … read more
Localized: P.S. Destroy This
Taking notes from Bikini Kill, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, X-Ray Spex and Crass, P.S. Destroy This carries on the tradition of pushing the envelope and synthesizing exquisitely loud sound. … read more
Localized: John Elwood Morgan
At first glance, John Elwood Morgan appears particularly familiar with the undercurrents of folk. … read more
Localized: Fur Foxen
The quartet has managed to conceive an anti-genre that uniquely describes their blended sound of country with alternative elements. … read more
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Catch stand-up sets from Quinn Johnson, Andrea Morton, Clint Holt, and Kendra Green at SLUG’s Comedy Localized on Thursday, December 19, at Urban Lounge. … read more
Localized: Lovelace
SLC’s metal scene has always been a hotbed for unrelenting music, but Lovelace brings a mix of extreme metal, thrash and punk with a heavy dose of humor. … read more
Localized: eardrums
Despite only forming in 2022, eardrums has already become a staple in the Salt Lake City music scene. … read more
Localized: Mercy Seat
For those rejoicing in the fresh abundance of Goth Night events in Salt Lake City at various venues, Ophelia May is one person you owe thanks to. … read more
Localized: Balduvian Bears
Zach Anderson has been making a name for himself in Salt Lake City’s small, but mighty, post-punk and darkwave scene as Balduvian Bears. … read more
Localized: AUXO
It’s an experimental and danceable concoction that cooks with ingredients to create a work reminiscent of Machine Girl and microwave-nuked vaporwave. … read more