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![Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never Give Up](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gary-Dranow-1024x1024.webp)
Local Review: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never...
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Declatel.webp)
Local Review: Declatel – Where the Pieces Came From
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/426-Ed-LMSR-1024x683.webp)
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2024
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Anais-Chantal.jpg)
Local Review: Anaïs Chantal – Recipe
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kal-Mara-1024x1024.webp)
Local Review: Kal Mara – CATALYST
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mariel-Croft.webp)
Local Review: Mariel Croft – Trying My Very Best
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/434380749_934668411992692_747781-1024x1024.jpeg)
Local Review: Ex.Five.Two – Plastic Island
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shimmer-EP-1024x1024.jpg)
Local Review: Daytime Lover – Shimmer
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/425-Ed-LMSR-Composite-1024x683.webp)
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2024
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](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/a3591093300_16.webp)
Local Review: fuckskin – you can find it
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