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 – May 2009
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
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
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
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...
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 –...
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...
There isn’t much of a better way to start preparing for the holidays like a visceral, extreme metal show. … read more
Localized: Knoitalls, The Bad Apples and Kinnetik – October 2008
In a small space (close to 9th and 9th) in Salt Lake City sits Bad Apples headquarters and home of Penalty Box Records. … read more
Localized: Reviver, Pilot This Plane Down and Nine Worlds –...
Get your black t-shirt ready, August 8th’s Localized is going to be a plague-driven experimental metal fest. Reviver will open and Pilot This Plane Down and Nine Worlds will make sure that no ones leaves without transcending space or time. … read more
Localized: Massacre at the Wake, Separation of Self and ViniA...
SLUG Localized presents Massacre at the Wake, Separation of Self and openers ViniA at the Urban Lounge. … read more