Music
Localized is a monthly showcase of local music founded by SLUG Magazine in 2001 as a way to spotlight local artists and musicians. Localized genres vary from metal to bluegrass to hip-hop and everything in between, even featuring comedy and drag performances. The event is sponsored by Riso-Geist and typically takes place at Kilby Court. Read SLUG Mag’s interviews with past and present Localized performers below!
Localized: Marqueza
Marqueza has used music as a way both to explore their own vulnerability, struggles and successes as a queer artist of color. … read more
Localized: June Pastel
This new phase of music-writing for Anthony Peña’s June Pastel project is easily summed up in four words: “Being honest is easier.” … read more
Localized: Doctor Barber
Doctor Barber describe themselves as “story-telling rock n roll.” The lyrics and instrumentation are integral and technical. … read more
Localized: The Ugly Boys
Pride is a common theme for the Ugly Boys—taking pride in what they create and putting the sweat into their music are their driving forces. … read more
Localized: Liar’s Tongue
With Liar’s Tongue, there’s something for all heavy-music fans, as they grow and diversify the local hardcore landscape with their developing sound. … read more
Localized: Absent
The goal with Absent is changing the mold. Because each member has different musical tastes, the band comes together and thrives off of the variety. … read more
Localized: Martian Cult
Vocalist Jared Asplund and bassist Elowyn LaPointe were led down a path of synth-heavy music and dystopian storytelling to form Martian Cult. … read more
Localized: Umbels
It’s rare to find band members who can be at the same speed, but it seems that everyone in Umbels enjoy the same reasons for being in the band. … read more
Localized: Malev Da Shinobi
Malev Da Shinobi is someone who carries himself humbly and with humor, a contrast to his deeper and serious delivery about the subject matter in his music. … read more
Localized: Earthworm and Clësh
Listening to their new, self-titled release, it’s easy to hear Earthworm & Clësh’s modern hip-hop influences. … read more
