Review: Horsegirl — Phonetics On and On

Review: Horsegirl — Phonetics On and On
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honetics On And On is a skattershot, subtly noisy and playful record. It contains a breath of darkness that sometimes lurks around the edges looking in. … read more

Review: Glixen — Quiet Pleasures

Review: Glixen — Quiet Pleasures
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As young bands like Glixen keep pushing culture forward, progressing both their medium as a whole and their own personal artistry forward, we’ll be good. … read more

Is mercury In Your Orbit? We Talk Tour, Swarm The Hive Mind and New Music

Is mercury In Your Orbit? We Talk Tour, Swarm The...
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Not long after talking to Kerr and diving even deeper into her work, it becomes abundantly clear that she has a stake to claim. … read more

Review: Oklou — choke enough

Review: Oklou — choke enough
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Is this project worth checking out? Absolutely. Is it the best Oklou release? Nah. … read more

Gouge Away’s Christina Michelle on Coloring Outside the Lines 

Gouge Away’s Christina Michelle on Coloring Outside the Lines 
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I had the privilege of learning a bit more from Christina Michelle on overcoming creative pressure, remaining authentic to oneself in creating art. … read more

Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps

Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps
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In 2018, a band of many hats (or wigs) cemented the first stone in constructing the WICKED TEMPLE we know and love today. … read more

Hazlett Finds Harmony Between “Valley Low” and “Doing My Best”

Hazlett Finds Harmony Between “Valley Low” and “Doing My Best”
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While waiting to board a flight to start his North American headline tour Hazlett took the time to answer a few questions. … read more

Local Review: Gavanni — Fever Dream

Local Review: Gavanni — Fever Dream
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I now await the day when Gavanni invites another artist into his now-established sound, because I think he’ll shine even brighter for it. … read more

SLUG Mag’s Dead Venues Crossword

SLUG Mag’s Dead Venues Crossword
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Without these DIY venues, Utah wouldn’t have the punk legacy that it’s known for, and SLUG wouldn’t have had much to write about.
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Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2025
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But no man (they/them) is an island, and so I’ve called upon some of SLC’s oldheads who helped me find some of the freshest (25+ year-old) tracks from Utah’s golden era. … read more