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Moon Taxi @ The State Room 09.26 with Tumbleweed Wanderers
American Indie Rock Band from Nashville TM, visits Salt Lake City to play at the State Room. … read more
An Afternoon Chat with Justin Townes Earle
SLUG spoke with singer/songwriter and guitarist Justin Townes Earle about his new album, the state of Utah and his up coming Salt Lake City show at The State Room this Sunday, Sept. 28. … read more
BEACHMEN with Koala Temple, High Counsel, Palace of Buddies 09.18...
The Urban Lounge has been doing this thing lately where they showcase local music to the public every week at no cost. It’s a simple “walk in and enjoy yourself” strategy to support our homegrown heroes. As a Salt Laker who doesn’t really attend farmer’s markets or other such gatherings, I try to catch as many of these as I can. Besides, organic produce doesn’t have shit on the ripeness of this lineup. … read more
Tycho @ The Depot 09.17 With Christopher Willits
Hearing Tycho live is a very different experience than hearing it in headphones or on vinyl—it has a much more intimate feel. … read more
Conor Oberst @ Red Butte Gardens 09.14 With Jonathan Wilson
It’s likely that when you think of Conor Oberst, you think of Bright Eyes. His latest album and second solo release, Upside Down Mountain, suggests that his growth as an artist is still a working priority. … read more
Code Orange, Cult Leader and Die Off @ Kilby Court...
On Sunday night, Code Orange rolled through Salt Lake City to bring their heavy, grimy take on hardcore to a great turnout at Kilby Court. … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
Huldra – Black Tides
Huldra are a favorite SLC metal band, and they’re gearing up for their release of their second full-length, Black Tides. … read more
Putting the Pieces Together with Everything Goes Cold
Utah Industrial and Area 51 had brought us The Dead Pixels tour which consisted of Everything Goes Cold and crashfaster. I knew I was in store for an evening that would take me on a journey that started with the sound of the early days of the computer through to today’s complex technological advances. … read more
Porter Robinson @ The Great Saltair 09.05 with Lemaitre, Giraffage
If I were to juxtapose the energy and emotion coming from the entire room during this show with any electronic show I’ve been to in the last year, I’d say that the majority of the fans are starting to crave a more heartfelt and artistic side of an industry almost always labeled as “party music.” Robinson showed in two short hours that you can put emotion into a rave. … read more
Arctic Monkeys @ Saltair 9.03 with Mini Mansions
English indie-rock band Arctic Monkeys visited from across the pond to play near Salt Lake City, Utah. They playe just outside the city at The Great Saltair. … read more