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: GLOSSA – Death is Not the End
GLOSSA’s Death is Not the End is beautifully curated for those who indulge themselves relentlessly in the unholy effects that doom and sludge can create. … read more
Local Review: The Groanies – The Groanies
The Groanies may be a small little record, landing at 11 minutes and 97 seconds, but in impact it knocks you out. … read more
Local Review: Lucy Break – aaphrodite
The overall Lucy Break on aaphrodite reminds me a bit of Charli xcx’s hyperpop albums how i’m feeling now and her most recent iconic summer album, brat. … read more
Local Review: Head Portals – A Lesson In Object Permanence
Head Portals borrows from the whirlpool of 2000s alt-rock, taking many of the sounds of the era and executing them effortlessly and with their own flair. … read more
Local Review: Hoppy – Little While
Soothing and syrupy, Hoppy on Little While is the perfect crowd-pleaser to throw on at a party or unwind with after a long day. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: October 2024
It’s SLUG’s Local Music + Graphic Design Issue, and what would that be without our Local Music Singles Roundup? … read more
Local Review: Desert Camo – Desert Camo
The prolific producer Heather Grey and the masterful lyricist Oliver the 2nd have come together to create Desert Camo–both the hip-hop duo and the debut album. … read more
Local Review: Onethium – In Agony, Aflame
Onethium has a unique, unconventional sound, feared by many but sought out by many black metal enthusiasts. … read more
Local Review: Painted Lines – Painted Lines
Painted Lines eponymous first EP serves up old-school goth atmospheres with acutely morose (if slightly sophomoric) lyricism. … read more
Local Review: Bad Luck Brigade – SOMETHING’S AT MY NECK
Coming out on Friday the 13th of September, SOMETHING AT MY NECK promises all the fate in the world. … read more