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: Moonlets & Ben Q Best – Moonlets/Ben Q Best

Local Review: Moonlets & Ben Q Best – Moonlets/Ben Q...

Moonlet’s half of the split is my favorite, though I recommend listening to Moonlets/Ben Q Best as a whole. … read more

Local Review: Mideau – Self-Titled

Local Review: Mideau – Self-Titled

Rising like something out of a dream, Mideau combine soft vocals with ethereal symphonic elements and mythical-sounding synthesizers to create a whimsical swirl of some of the dreamiest electro-pop you’ve ever heard. … read more

Local Review: Light/Black – Self-Titled

Local Review: Light/Black – Self-Titled

This self-released and self-titled album is absolutely mesmerizing, and from the second the first track begins, it’s nearly impossible to turn the album off. … read more

Local Review: Lake Island – Outermost

Local Review: Lake Island – Outermost

If I can say one thing about Lake Island, it’s that they have great potential. … read more

Local Review: L’Anarchiste – The Traveler

Local Review: L’Anarchiste – The Traveler

This fascinating EP was made with a purpose, and L’Anarchiste should feel good about their direction. Its purpose is to connect their first album with their forthcoming LP, Giant, by introducing fans to a newer sound. … read more

Local Review: Drew Danburry – Becoming Bastian Salazar

Local Review: Drew Danburry – Becoming Bastian Salazar

Becoming Bastian Salazar is Danburry’s tale of his transition between two personas, where one is sweet and the other a little more sour. While Danburry sticks with the basic elements of a folk style that emphasizes a guy with his guitar, he has crafted an album extravagant in its production yet homely in its lyrical themes and simple melodies. … read more

Local Review: Coral Bones – Youthemism

Local Review: Coral Bones – Youthemism

Coral Bones’ sound is best described as “assorted.” The project’s Facebook page lists the genre as “whatever you want,” which really sums it all up.  … read more

Local Review: Beachmen – Self-Titled

Local Review: Beachmen – Self-Titled

Beyond the name, every aspect of Beachmen seeps through my eardrums with the pleasant sweetness of summer. … read more