Year: 2013
Mojado Punk’s Not Dead: An Interview with Piñata Protest
If your ideal version of a raucous punk rock performance doesn’t involve an accordion and at least one cowboy hat, you clearly aren’t aware of Piñata Protest. … read more
A Shipping Crate Full of Record Crates at Diabolical Records
Adam Tye and Alana Boscan opened Diabolical Records this past July 5 in the new Granary Row. In a short time, they’ve already established a good following among local vinyl enthusiasts and people eager to support any shop adding to Utah’s relatively scarce options for places to buy albums. They’re dedicated to creating a homey environment for those interested in discovering new music and obscure bands, or having a good conversation about records and Tommy Lasorda. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Brandon Cocard
“When in doubt, lay it out.” Not sure how many times over the years I’ve heard this tired cliché, but it’s usually … ahem, backed up with a giant backflip. … read more
Book Reviews
Book Reviews for Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground , The Mountain: My Time on Everest, Under Your Skin. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Turning The Corner
Utah is home to some amazing contemporary art venues and artists. Take, for example, Central Utah Art Center’s (CUAC) featured artist for the month of January, Steven Stradley. … read more
Video Game Reviews
Video Game Reviews for Batman: Arkham Origins, Dead Trigger 2, EPOCH .2, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Mario Party: Island Tour, NBA 2K14, Need for Speed: Rivals, Oceanhorn, The Sims 3: Into The Future, Super Mario 3D World, XCOM: Enemy Within, Wii Fit U. … read more
Beer Reviews
For the last decade, I’ve had to listen to people along the Wasatch Front (hell, across the fucking state!) piss and moan that they couldn’t get New Belgium beers in the Beehive State. It was almost as if there was some kind of JFK conspiracy surrounding the demand. … read more
Beautiful Godzilla: Reel To Steel
For those of you who have opted for rollers this winter, I’ve compiled a list of some entertainment options that don’t include frostbite or icy asphalt scrapes. We all know the classics—American Flyers, RAD, Breaking Away, Quicksilver, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure—but I reached out to the trusty ole SaltCycle community for some of their favorites, which turned up an eclectic list of titles I’d missed. … read more
Product Reviews
Product Reviews for DPS Skis, DC Snowboard Boots, Tokyo Flash, Fretlight Guitars and Ultimate Ears. … read more
DVD Reviews
DVD Reviews of East End and Babylon, Kids Like You and Me, Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited Ninth–Eleventh, Diagnosis Murder: The Complete Series, The Mod Squad: The Complete Collection … read more
Movie Reviews
Movie Reviews of Her, The Hobbit and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. … read more
Princess Kennedy: Fame—Every Body Wants You
I have a motto: “If I don’t love me, nobody will.” Without trying to sound like a total douche, I have acquired a certain amount of notoriety. It doesn’t just come to you—you have to work for it. … read more
