Authors: Alex Vermillion
Local Review: Batty Blue – Peeling an Orange or Flattening a...
Batty Blue = (Soley X Princess Chelsea) + Cat Power … read more
Local Review: Alyxandri Jupiter – Out of Body Experience
Alyxandri Jupiter = Cecil Otter + Glass Animals + Hiatus Kaiyote … read more
Review: Beats Antique – Shadowbox
Beats Antique fans might be surprised by the group’s ten-year anniversary album, “Shadowbox.” Comprised of a slew of genres that are different from previous albums, “Shadowbox” is an album to approach with curiosity and an open-mind. … read more
The “All-American Prophet”: Eccles Theatre Brings The Book of Mormon...
I’ve seen The Book of Mormon musical two times: the first in London, the second, Salt Lake City. Let me tell you—seeing this particular musical in Utah was 10 times better. … read more
Adding Sass to Your Art Collection: Meet Artist Heather Mahler
Heather Mahler’s work is a combination of her screenprinting BFA from Utah State University, her passionate fandom love of ’90s anime art and her personal experiences. … read more
Belly of the Whale: Getting to Know Underbelly
One thing that separates Underbelly from other design teams is their dedication to client relationships. Rather than leaving the grid and coming back with a finished product, Underbelly works with their clients from start to finish. … read more
Samantha Fish at the Utah Blues Festival
The charming and ever-talented Samantha Fish, who just released her album Chills & Fever in March, will steal your heart and convert you into a blues lover after her live performance at this year’s Utah Blues Festival. … read more
Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more
Localized: Civil Lust
Inspired by bands such as The Cure and Morrissey, Civil Lust are part of the new rise of goth in Salt Lake City, and they’ve become quite a hit in the local scene. Check them out at SLUG Localized at Urban Lounge on June 29, along with Primitive Programme. … read more
Localized: Primitive Programme
Local band Primitive Programme take listeners back to late-’70s punk music while mixing in their own futurist, minimal-pop sounds. Become a “programmer” and check out their new wave stylings at SLUG Localized on June 29 at Urban Lounge, along with new-wave locals, Civil Lust. … read more