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: 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
Localized: Somebody/Anybody
MJ “M” Grey and Kendra formed Somebody/Anybody in 2015 with the common goal of writing and creating music for … somebody and anybody. … read more
Localized: Swans of Never
The solo project Swans of Never was created by Matthew Nanes as a teenager, originally conceived out of his love for both Americana and emo music. … read more
Localized: Mowth
Mowth is a band to be reckoned with. Their fierce charisma and laid-back attitude give them a unique outlook that is unadulterated by the harsh forces of life. … read more
Localized: Milk Money
Curated by Milk Money for Milk Money, these guys don’t mind if you aren’t into their vigorously upbeat percussion, scratchy vocals, and moody melodies. … read more
Localized: Nostalgic90s
As Nostalgic90s, cousins APaullo and LaneCobain3 create music by “taking advantage of a moment in style while understanding life has no rules.” … read more
Localized: Snicks
Snicks, a local rapper who has released several projects since 2017, is the voice of his people, of those who “don’t have the opportunity to say so much.” … read more
Localized: Sequoia, Schade the Queen, Madazon Can-Can and Sarah Prollem
On June 17, SLUG Localized will be hosted by Salt Lake’s own Sequoia with performances by Schade the Queen, Madazon Can-Can and Sarah Prollem at Urban Lounge. … read more
Localized: Micon Guru
Local artist Micon Guru is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to his music style, mixing his Nigerian afrobeat roots with a modern-style execution. … read more