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SLUG Mag’s Localized is the monthly, local music showcase founded in 2001 as a way for local musicians to receive recognition for their work. The monthly showcase provides bands playing with free posters to promote the show, a write-up in SLUG Magazine for the two headliners, payouts and digital promotion.
![Localized: Graveljaw Keaton](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/423-Ed-Localized-Graveljaw-Keaton-Jess-Gruneisen-0934-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Graveljaw Keaton
Armed with a hollow body Gibson and a stripped-down pedal board, Graveljaw Keaton creates looping melodies as layered and expansive as a smokey sunrise over Mount Olympus. … read more
![Localized: Air Vent Dweller](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/421-Ed-Air-Vent-Dweller-John-Barkiple-36-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Air Vent Dweller
For this month’s Localized, we interviewed Utah-based egg-punk band Air Vent Dweller, who allegedly played a crazy show at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. … read more
![Localized: No Such Animal](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/421-Ed-No-Such-Animal-Abel-Cayas-16-1024x682.webp)
Localized: No Such Animal
No Such Animal is an Orem-based alternative rock band of BYU students that makes anthemic, power-pop styled rock. … read more
![SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/420-December-Comedy-Localized-Header-WEB-1024x658.jpg)
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Tré Lamb, Tanner Nicholson, Hollie Jay and Michael Davis will perform at Urban Lounge on Thursday, December 21 for a hilarious edition of SLUG Localized. … read more
![Localized: Roses on the Moon](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/419-Ed-Localized-Roses-on-the-Moon-Jess-Gruneison-0695-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Roses on the Moon
Bobby B Mac and Vehnu Moon find that their creativity flows best if they put on a beat in the studio, write lyrics and immediately record it. … read more
![Localized: Øutset Bandits](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/419-Ed-Localized-Outset-Bandits-Jess-Gruneison-1231-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Øutset Bandits
Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits emphasize collaboration between members of their dynamic, eight-person group. … read more
![Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/418-Ed-Howlin-Tomcats-Ashley-Christenson-2-1024x683.webp)
Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats
The Howlin’ Tomcats, made up of SLC blues veterans, invite audience members to play with them at weekly blues jams and gigs all over the valley. … read more
![Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/418-Ed-Megan-Blue-Ashley-Christenson-05-1024x713.webp)
Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire
Megan Blue and the Bonfire‘s eclectic sound involves blues, soul, country, rock and anything else they decide works in their mixed-genre recipe. … read more
![Localized: Body Horror](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/417-Ed-Localized-Body-Horror-courtesy-3486-42-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Body Horror
Body Horror is blessed with a formidable combo of something important to say and the musical chops to make you sit your ass down and listen. … read more
![Localized: Cassette Drift](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/417-Ed-Localized-Cassette-Drift-Logan-Sorenson-02-1024x683.webp)
Localized: Cassette Drift
The resemblances between Cassette Drift and bands such as Depeche Mode and New Order are obvious, but to call the band an ‘80s throwback would be reductive. … read more