SHLUG

SHLUG is a Glasgow-based noise rock outfit known for their raw, unpolished sound and chaotic live energy. Emerging from Scotland's DIY underground scene in the mid-2010s, the band carves out abrasive tunes with sludgy riffs, distorted vocals, and a darkly humorous edge, as heard in releases like *Split the Grin* and *Grated Thumbs*. Their work often feels like a controlled demolition of punk, garage, and post-hardcore influences, delivered with a scrappy intensity that’s earned them a cult following.

While details about the band’s lineup remain loosely defined (a fitting mystery for their aesthetic), SHLUG’s discography—including gnarly recent drops like *Baby Teef* and *The Scent Of Roy Keane*—showcases their commitment to keeping things gnarly, unpredictable, and defiantly uncommercial. They’ve shared stages with fellow noise-makers like The Cosmic Dead and remain a staple of Glasgow’s sweaty, small-venue circuit, where their shows feel equal parts catharsis and controlled chaos.