Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality

Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality
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SLUG chatted with Empathy Test frontman Isaac Howlett about global differences in concert culture, the future of AI in the music industry and the best science fiction cult classics. … read more

From Doom Metal to Gothic Folk: An Interview with The Keening

From Doom Metal to Gothic Folk: An Interview with The...
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The Keening—the solo project of Rebecca Vernon, former vocalist for now-defunct local band SubRosa—released their debut album Little Bird on Oct. 6, full of murder ballads and folksy tones. … read more

The Aces Talk Queer Coming-of-Age in Suburban Utah

The Aces Talk Queer Coming-of-Age in Suburban Utah
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Ahead of their upcoming show at The Complex on Oct. 21, the all-girls, Orem-native band The Aces chatted with SLUG about their newest album, unpacking trauma and fan support. … read more

Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats

Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats
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The Howlin’ Tomcats, made up of SLC blues veterans, invite audience members to play with them at weekly blues jams and gigs all over the valley. … read more

Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire

Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire
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Megan Blue and the Bonfire‘s eclectic sound involves blues, soul, country, rock and anything else they decide works in their mixed-genre recipe. … read more

Localized: Body Horror

Localized: Body Horror
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Body Horror is blessed with a formidable combo of something important to say and the musical chops to make you sit your ass down and listen. … read more

Localized: Cassette Drift

Localized: Cassette Drift
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The resemblances between Cassette Drift and bands such as Depeche Mode and New Order are obvious, but to call the band an ‘80s throwback would be reductive. … read more

Music on the Mountain: Second Annual Park City Song Summit

Music on the Mountain: Second Annual Park City Song Summit
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The second annual Park City Song Summit is back Sept. 7–9, and this time it’s found a brand new home at the Canyons Village Resort. … read more

Tessa Violet On Becoming A Bad Bitch And Empowering Others

Tessa Violet On Becoming A Bad Bitch And Empowering Others
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Tessa Violet’s new album MY GOD! follows the arduous journey of Violet finding herself after the brutal, emotional vacancy that occurs after heartbreak. … read more

Crucialfest 12: An Interview with Mizmor and Døne

Crucialfest 12: An Interview with Mizmor and Døne
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For local metalheads, the Crucialfest 12 is the perfect place to expand your music palette and connect with musicians of all hardcore genres. … read more