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Live from Planet Wyndorf
Monster Magnet, in conjunction with the release of their 10th album, Last Patrol on Napalm Records, are planning their first full United States tour in a decade. SLUG got in touch with frontman Dave Wyndorf to discuss the new album, the rock n’ roll climate of America and the things that motivate him to keep playing this music now. … read more
Widowspeak: An Eerie Treat
Molly Hamilton and Rob Thomas are cinematographers of music, intentionally webbing together songs that evoke reminiscing. Inspired by the gloomy dark of the Northwest and the nostalgic imagery of the old American west, Widowspeak could be described as “cowboy grunge,” not so much literally, but in the sentiment. … read more
Yellowcard @ The Complex with Geoff Rickly 09.30
When I heard that Yellowcard would be in town, playing all the way through Ocean Avenue, I rounded up my high school besties and added it to our schedule to fit around babies, husbands, classes and full-time jobs––a lot has happened in a decade. … read more
Local Review: Vincent Draper and the Dirty Thirty – SAM
I’d like to propose that the Vincent Draper sound become the official sound of Utah. It’s deeply rooted in folk traditions, but somehow manages to be fresh and original—it’s definitely earthy in its tone, and while you can hear influences from all over, it stands on its own. … read more
Local Review: Starbass – Self-Titled
Steve Comeau, a community-involved Canadian transplant, launches us to Starbass with a great collection of futuristic, danceable dubstep tracks. … read more
Local Review: Pink Lightning – The Unbeatable Sound of Plastic
The Unbeatable Sound of Plastic, the second full-length record from Salt Lake’s Pink Lightning, straddles the line that separates gritty blues and ‘70s rock, and fucking breaks everything in between. … read more
Local Review: Parlor Hawk – Self-Titled
For their second album, Provo’s Parlor Hawk looked to make a slight departure from the sound of Hoarse & Roaming—their 2010 Northplatte Records release that seemed heavily influenced by producer Joshua James—and dabble a bit more in the rock side of their indie rock/folk genre. … read more
Local Review: The Moths – Self-Titled
The Moths are a Salt Lake band that merges the collective talents of Michael Sasich, Josh Dickson, Eli Morrison and Greg Midgely—and holy hell is it good. … read more
Local Review: Moonlets & Ben Q Best – Moonlets/Ben Q...
Moonlet’s half of the split is my favorite, though I recommend listening to Moonlets/Ben Q Best as a whole. … read more
Local Review: Mideau – Self-Titled
Rising like something out of a dream, Mideau combine soft vocals with ethereal symphonic elements and mythical-sounding synthesizers to create a whimsical swirl of some of the dreamiest electro-pop you’ve ever heard. … read more