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 Poster Archive

Localized: Negative Charge, Dubbed – August 2009

Localized: Negative Charge, Dubbed – August 2009
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August’s Localized features three punk bands that seem to hold their high-energy performances together with a healthy (and sometimes excessive) amount of booze. Negative Charge and Dubbed each had plenty of booze-fueled stories to share with us. Check out the show with openers Desolate on Friday, August 14 at Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized – July 2009

Localized – July 2009
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This month’s Localized takes place July 10th at Urban Lounge, featuring Band of Annuals,  David Williams, and  Will Sartain. … read more

Localized: The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul Terminators, and The Boomsticks. – June 2009

Localized: The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul...
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 This month’s Localized features The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul Terminators and openers The Boomsticks. … read more

Localized – May 2009

Localized – May 2009
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This month SLUG’s Localized presents Palace of Buddies, Birthquake and openers The Buttery Muffins at Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes
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Locals The Tiney Lights,  Blue Sunshine Soul and The Naked Eyes have been recording and writing (respectively) in their basements for the last few years.
Come see what we’ve unearthed for April’s Localized at the Urban Lounge. … read more

Localized: Azon, The Willkills, Digna y Rebelde

Localized: Azon, The Willkills, Digna y Rebelde
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March’s Localized features the musical stylings of the speedy and heavy Azon, the reggae- infused Willkills and hardcore openers Digna y Rebelde. … read more

Localized: The Silver Desert, Cub Country, Bluebird Radio

Localized: The Silver Desert, Cub Country, Bluebird Radio
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February’s Localized features original and heartfelt music from The Silver Desert, Cub Country and Bluebird Radio that will get you ready and rearing for Valentines Day. … read more

Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and DJ Justin Strange – January 2009

Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and...
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The first Localized of 2009 brings three groups whose visual aesthetics are as important as their music. Strap on your dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to be entertained by Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and opener DJ Justin Strange. As always, Localized is held the second Friday of the month (Jan. 9) at the Urban Lounge and $5 gets you in. … read more

Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam – December 2008

Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam –...
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The right equipment is vital, all band members agreed. Massive cabinets are not empty show, Wim insisted. “They’re essential for the proper tone.” … read more

Localized: Cave of Roses, Through the Eyes of Carrion and A Horrible Night to Have A Curse – November 2008

Localized: Cave of Roses, Through the Eyes of Carrion and...
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There isn’t much of a better way to start preparing for the holidays like a visceral, extreme metal show. … read more