many different genres, from math metal to garage rock to electronica to gritty blues. Both discs are loosely separated for listening flow: The first disc contains harder rock music and the second disc generally catalogues the softer and more eclectic side of Salt Lake music. Death By Salt III Death by Salt III, released December 21, 2007, features 10 Utah bands on the first ever local compilation offered on vinyl, and the first in a series of genre-specific DBS releases from SLUG Magazine. Limited to only 1,000 records, DBS III features rock music from the Salt Lake music scene. DBS III was beautifully designed by Paul Butterfield and Dave Styer, revolves around the theme of early Mormon resistance and rebellion against the federal government during Utah's nascent statehood. It celebrates the early courage of Utah's leaders, touching on the irony of their non-conformity 100 years before Utah became one of the most conservative states in the nation. Included is a newsprint zine containing full interviews and photos with each of the 10 Salt Lake bands featured on DBS III. A downloadable version of the music is included with every vinyl purchase. "Death By Salt IV" "Death by Salt IV", released Friday, July 18, 2008, features 13 Utah bands and is the second in a series of genre-specific DBS releases from SLUG Magazine. Limited to only 200 CDs, DBS IV features noise, avant garde and experimental beat music from the Salt Lake music scene. The CD jackets of DBS IV were skillfully crafted by Cien Watson and Jen Sorensen of The Rookery and were screen-printed and sewn by hand. A silver gelatin photograph of each artist lines the inside of the gatefold. Each track on the album is self-produced and exclusive to the compilation, ranging from extreme black noise to ambient to post-industrial. The Utah music scene is unusual due to its geographical isolation and outlaw/religious heritage. Largely cut off from the outside world and influenced most strongly by each other, local musicians spawn unique musical creations saturated with sincerity. The majority of Salt Lake musicians eschew ulterior motives; they make music in order to express themselves and to create an alternate world to the conservative culture that surrounds them. Track Listing: 1. AODL - Stroke It Flakey 2. Night Terror - Kill The Neighbors 3. NJ Foster - Huffstuffn'guff 4. Pussycat Galataca - Owsley Soaked Headband 5. Nolens Volens -