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: churning butter – churning butter

Local Review: churning butter – churning butter
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I can call the churning butter EP high-quality in terms of its technical aspects alone, and at times it can feel like a cosplay of a real trap/drill album. … read more

Local Review: The Brobecks – Understanding The Brobecks

Local Review: The Brobecks – Understanding The Brobecks
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All that being said, do yourself a favor and take yourself on a trip down memory lane with Understanding the Brobecks. … read more

Local Review: Olympic Deth – Nevada Homeslice

Local Review: Olympic Deth – Nevada Homeslice
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For the Olympic Deth day-ones, Nevada Homeslice is a more ambitious release than the band’s 2022 EP, which is more straight forward with its garage-punk sound. … read more

Local Review: SoulFang – Passions, Potions, Wicked Lullabies

Local Review: SoulFang – Passions, Potions, Wicked Lullabies
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Who says that sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll can’t be as tender as a sultry caress? Not SoulFang that’s for sure. … read more

Local Review: Sunny Day Soap Opera – Me & The Mountain

Local Review: Sunny Day Soap Opera – Me & The...
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Sunny Day Soap Opera’s newest release is swelling, orchestral, full-bodied and builds a feeling of melancholic rage. … read more

Local Review: Zodiac Killer – Bonded by Morbid Brutality

Local Review: Zodiac Killer – Bonded by Morbid Brutality
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All in all, Bonded By Morbid Brutality stands up to, and even higher than, Zodiac Killer’s other releases. … read more

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