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: Sharing
With the release of their debut EP, Good Color, Sharing play energetic, sincere and euphoric shows together, connecting with their crowds on an emotional level. … read more
Localized: Early Successional
From their first collaboration in 2017, the singer/songwriter duo Early Successional knew their partnership would entail a life of playing music together. … read more
Localized: Darling & Debonair
Darling & Debonair have found a genuine musical partnership within their collaboration since becoming an official acoustic duo in 2020. … read more
Localized: Idan Jene
Experimental pop artist and founding member of the music and art collective 7WingsMoney Idan Jene will Co-headline the first SLUG Localized showcase of 2023. … read more
Localized: Numerohuno
Combining elements of R&B, rock, pop and hip-hop into his unique sound, Numerohuno fuels his music with emotion and a self-directed spirit. … read more
SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
SLUG’s Localized Comedy Showcase has a variety of talent—those just beginning their career, those in the middle and some who have been doing this way too long. … read more
Localized: Fonteyn
Suzanne May has created sunshine-drenched, ’70s pop reminiscent of the music she grew up with, playing with her bandmates under the stage name Fonteyn. … read more
Localized: Lane And The Chain
Although discovering their signature sound has been an ever-evolving process, Lane And The Chain are solidifying their place in the local music scene. … read more
Localized: Detzany
Detzany has been burbling around the SLC pop and R&B scenes for a few years now, balancing an individual drive with an inherently collaborative spirit. … read more
Localized: Nicole McMahan
Nicole McMahan creates pop music that builds off the tried-and-true formulas of her musical inspirations, leading to electrifying production and lyricism. … read more