Music
Our First Local Show: Utah Bands Who Made It Big...
SLUG reached out to the biggest musical groups who originally came out of Utah with a simple request: Tell us about the first local show you ever played. … read more
Black Lung Society: Ogden’s Haven for Subculture
Black Lung Society formed to curate an inclusive space for all ages to enjoy local music. … read more
Chris Nielsen and the SLC Synth Alliance
A collective of electronic artists out of the greater Salt Lake area, the Alliance is dedicated to uplifting and performing music created by digital means. … read more
Salt Lake Hardcore’s “Lowkey PR Agency”: Ill Will Zine
The @illwillzine account succinctly describes itself as something that “started out as a dumb hardcore meme account during COVID-19 and then blossomed with the Salt Lake hardcore scene.” … read more
The Best Place To Be Is Here, at Sunspell Records
Wren Kennedy and Joe Pedersen of Sunspell Records enhance the local music community with services born from an idea in 2016. … read more
WhySound: A Home for DIY Music in Logan
Since 2009, WhySound has been the center of the countercultural community in Logan. Its doors are open for any and all. … read more
Dapper at Daybreak: Records, Auctions and Community
Sherwood has spent an inordinate amount of time and effort hunting down records—even traveling the world to buy whole collections. … read more
Adam Michael Terry Is Your Neighborhood Jazz Dealer
Holding the record, looking at the art inside and placing a needle on a record are a part of the appeal, but as co-owner of FOUNTAIN Records, Adam Michael Terry puts it: “It’s just funner.” … read more
Melissa Chilinski’s Beautifully Perfect Trash Moon Collective
Chilinski is the founder of the Trash Moon Collective, a nonprofit promoting and supporting the bluegrass, old-time and roots scene in Salt Lake City.
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FIDiots Unite: A Conversation with FIDLAR
From sleeping on the floor of a party house to aspiring to work with some of the finest in entertainment, FIDLAR has managed to capture the hearts of thousands. … read more