Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never Give Up

Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never...
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Gary Dranow’s Never Give Up is an album… that’s it. Trust me, I really wanted this to be more engaging than your run-of-the-mill Americana album. … read more

Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From

Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From
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Declatel is a solo project from Salt Lake City musician Kevin Hartley, who is the sole writer, recorder and producer for Where the Pieces Came From.  … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2024
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Another month, another six phenomenal singles from Salt Lake’s best local bands, from Elowyn’s debut ballad “The Fool” to Zodiac Killer’s “Torn In Two.” … read more

Local Review: Anaïs Chantal – Recipe

Local Review: Anaïs Chantal – Recipe
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Anaïs Chantal shows her beauty and talent in her new album Recipe and I feel excited to watch as her career continues to prosper. … read more

Local Review: Kal Mara – CATALYST

Local Review: Kal Mara – CATALYST
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There’s no excuse not to experience Salt Lake City’s latest bedroom pop release from a talented local artist Kal Mara on her album CATALYST. … read more

Local Review: Mariel Croft – Trying My Very Best

Local Review: Mariel Croft – Trying My Very Best
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Mariel Croft’s Trying My Very Best creates room for anyone to stop, acknowledge, and work with their shortcomings. Or at least think really hard about them. … read more

Local Review: Ex.Five.Two – Plastic Island

Local Review: Ex.Five.Two – Plastic Island
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Fuzzy reverb, noisy electric guitar and heavy drums combine to create the perfect blend of ‘70s and ‘90s sounds with grunge influences, reminiscent of bands like The Doors, Sound Garden and Pink Floyd. … read more

Local Review: Daytime Lover – Shimmer

Local Review: Daytime Lover – Shimmer
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Daytime Lover’s new ep Shimmer retrospects with iridescence for the cherubs, Don Quixotes and adoring idealists of the world. … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2024

Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2024
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The sun is out (occasionally) and SLUG is back at it again with May’s Local Music Singles Roundup! … read more

Local Review: fuckskin – you can find it

Local Review: fuckskin – you can find it
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fuckskin takes the genre back to its roots, pulls out its most unique traits and transforms it into a simultaneously chaotic and soothing experience. … read more