Episode #512: Tomper

With this crew, “a vibe quickly becomes a song,” and they’re only picking up speed — Modern Speed, you might even say. … read more The post Episode #515: Modern Speed first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

If Violet Beauregarde had picked up a guitar instead of turning into a blueberry, she might’ve ended up in Vylette Beauregarde. This SLC band is making loud, femme-fronted alt-rock with a kickass yet laid-back ’90s grunge streak, and we are here for it! When it comes to describing their sound, the closest they’ve heard is The post Episode #514: Vylette Beauregarde first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Meet Lesser Moose, the Salt Lake City jam band taking you on the scenic route through outer space. Born out of a community music night, a mom and son’s inside joke about a taxidermied, so-called “least weasel,” and a beloved dog named Moose, this eclectic group of musicians and friends blends psych-rock, jazz fusion and The post Episode #513: Lesser Moose first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Welcome to the wedding reception playlist of your dreams, except it’s all one band’s music, and that band is Tomper. “Wedding reception” music is what SLC-based musical married duo Tom and Piper Petersen try to embody, says Tom. Of the underground pop genre, their sound is a bit “janky” and a little “jazz,” and sort The post Episode #512: Tomper first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Trauma Blonde is like "Motörhead with Mia on vocals. Who's Mia? You're about to find out!" Their motto is "Shit really fucking sucks. Let's let our hair down." … read more The post Episode #511: Trauma Blonde first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Musician Peter Holslin is getting analog when it comes to making music. Under the moniker of Bruisecaster, Holslin creates an atmospheric sound of synthwave. … read more The post Episode #510: Peter Holslin first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Dylan Almond and Jill Whit are the electro-pop duo, Brutalust. Inspired by local bands Musor and Fiig, they make "happy music for sad people." … read more The post Episode #509: Brutalust first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Matthew Driggs McMurray is a composer, musician, sound designer and ringleader of his own experimental electronic record label, Escapa, and his project, Motia. … read more The post Episode #508: Matthew Driggs McMurray first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

After seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, Jeffrey Howrey started playing guitar. He has compiled all of his stories in his new book, DIY Rockstar. … read more The post Episode #507: Jeffrey Howrey first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Men in the Kitchen are an "experimental pop" duo, each bringing different themes to their lyrics that complement each other perfectly. … read more The post Episode #506: Men in the Kitchen first appeared on SLUG Magazine.