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Massively Appealing: The Starting 5
Mass Appeal, the recording agency out of New York that started from a popular zine, is promoting a quintet of talented artists. Their stop in Salt Lake City at Metro Music Hall was the perfect opportunity for SLUG to ask the artists of Mass Appeal about their “top fives.” … read more
We are not a Band Anymore! – Dubbed Withdraws
It may have taken them years to get the album of their dreams released, but it’s the best way for Dubbed to bow out on a triumphant note. … read more
Localized: Savage Daughters
Savage Daughters’ upcoming Localized show is not only a celebration of their forthcoming album, but also of the scene that supports them at large. … read more
Localized: Sonnets
Each Sonnets song is about a specific event, person or idea in their songwriter’s head that has caused him some level of suffering. … read more
Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen
JD Allen is one of those jocks who outworks his competition. He works harder than anyone at fitness. He works harder than anyone at fatherhood. He simply works harder at his craft than anyone. … read more
Hurting and Healing: An interview with Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender...
Teri Gender Bender spoke with me on a lazy afternoon about such topics as: her band, Le Butcherettes and their phenomenal new album bi/MENTAL. … read more
Localized: Comedy Showcase
This Localized brings together a “host of hosts”: Andy Farnsworth, Hollie Jay, Joe Everard and Torris Fairley. These featured comedians each have made their mark on the Salt Lake City comedy scene by running and hosting local shows and open mics over the course of the last eight years. … read more
11 Great Experimental Albums That You Might’ve Missed in 2018
Amid the fun of year-end lists, it’s easy to get lost in the press. In an effort to give voice to some undeservedly unsung releases, this feature highlights 11 great albums from across the experimental underground. … read more
Localized: Hemwick
Because Utah has such a robust heavy-music scene, Hemwick wanted to do something special within their songwriting processes to stand out among the rest. “There are no tricks and gizmos,” Baird says. “It’s pure passion.” … read more
Localized: The Wake of An Arsonist
The Wake of An Arsonist are coming up as one of Salt Lake City’s heaviest and most pulverizing bands this side of the millennium. … read more