Music
SLUG Magazine’s collection of reviews covering the latest and greatest of Utah-based music, covering all varieties of genre, style and type.
Local Review: lucy – Now you lay, terrified
lucy’s creativity in risk-taking when it comes to genre, aesthetic and performance is that of a band years ahead in age and experience. … read more
Local Review: Sleep Cult – Speed Freak
Speed Freak is a record of sound and frenzy that explodes quickly and embers out with a total run time of 13 minutes and 19 seconds. … read more
Local Review: Nadezhda – Battery
Nadezhda vocalist Erika Ahlin’s diverse performance through the entirety of Battery really brings this album from cool to awesome. … read more
Local Review: Musor – Musor Ⅱ
Musor on Musor II doesn’t just fall into psychedelic rock, but ultimately makes the genre their own. Their unique tone and amplification make them versatile. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2024
Here in SLC, we’ll be focused on the right thing: sick local bands making sick music. Below are six more incredible tracks to dig into. … read more
Local Review: Seaslak – Oh Lord, My Retinas!
Seaslak’s Oh My Retinas shakes out to be a net positive, making this is a forest for the trees situation that still allows us to enjoy ourselves. … read more
Local Review: Recidivist – Madness Malformed
If you enjoy overwhelmingly intense slams and beautifully constructed musical composition, Recidivist’s Madness Malformed should be your next listening venture. … read more
Local Review: Chegoya – I GUESS
The Chegoya on I GUESS fuses elements of traditional jazz instrumentation alongside the electronic audio to create intricate layers of groovy beats. … read more
Local Review: Little Moon – Dear Divine
Little Moon’s Dear Divine is like a warm hug from a good friend or feeling the sunlight blush your face and like reading The Canterbury Tales for the first time. … read more
Local Review: Cher Khan – Cher Khan EP
Cher Khan’s five-track EP compiles all of the post-hardcore band’s 2024 singles into one brief yet raucous release. … read more