Music
▼ Music
10 Experimental Albums That Made 2017 Slightly More Bearable
I don’t need to explain to you why 2017 was a frustrating year to live through. I can, however, hope to lighten the load a little with these albums. … read more
![Angel Vivaldi, Scale the Summit, Andy James, Machines of Man @ The Metro 11.29](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC_4109.jpg)
Angel Vivaldi, Scale the Summit, Andy James, Machines of Man...
On November 29th, the Guitar Collective tour came to The Metro in Salt Lake City, UT, featuring guitar gods Angel Vivaldi, Chris Letchford (with his band Scale the Summit) and the UK’s Andy James. … read more
![Pale Waves @ Kilby Court with The Candescents 11.24](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/New-Years-Eve-1024x619.jpg)
Pale Waves @ Kilby Court with The Candescents 11.24
Pale Waves come onstage with a sophisticated air of taut professionalism. “Goth Mum” Barron-Gracie immediately serves her perplexingly dark vibes with smart, delicious bubblegum hooks. … read more
![Local Review: J-Funk – Mad Honey](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/J-Funk-Mad-Honey.jpg)
Local Review: J-Funk – Mad Honey
J-Funk = Flying Lotus + Danger Mouse + J Dilla … read more
![Review: Björk – Utopia](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/348-Ed-NMR-Björk-Utopia.jpg)
Review: Björk – Utopia
Björk = Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith + Tomutonttu … read more
![Review: Midnight – Sweet Death and Ecstasy](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Midnight-Sweet-Death-and-Ecstasy-1.jpg)
Review: Midnight – Sweet Death and Ecstasy
Midnight = (Exodus x Venom) + Bathory + early Celtic Frost … read more
![Localized: Darklord](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/348-ED-Localized-Darklord-Jessica-Bundy-1.jpg)
Localized: Darklord
SLC’s Darklord adhere to their namesake with both sound and imagery, bringing a grim wave of ambience with crawling guitar riffs that match their live, hammer-horror theatrics. … read more
![Review: Prurient – Rainbow Mirror](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Prurient.jpeg.jpg)
Review: Prurient – Rainbow Mirror
Prurient = Deathprod + Emptyset … read more
![Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – Misery Can Be Your Best Friend](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Valentine-the-Regard-Misery-Can-Be-Your-Friend-Sometimes.jpg)
Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – Misery Can Be...
Valentine & The Regard = The Cure + The Smiths + DIIV … read more
![Local Review: TelePathiQ – Transformation](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/TelePathiQ-Transformation.jpg)
Local Review: TelePathiQ – Transformation
TelePathiQ = Rival Consoles + Massive Attack + VCMG … read more