Authors: JR Ruppel
Tattoos: November 1994
Now check the adult section of any shop and if you can wade through the tits and ass magazines you will see ten regular magazines all dedicated to tattooing. … read more
Sabbathon ’93
A lot of people came out and stayed all day to see all 12 bands. If you missed this one, you’re bummin’ and you ought to get off your ass next year. … read more
Prodigal of Smiles: August 1993
I’m sitting here at my computer with that stupid look on my face staring at the computer screen. I haven’t been able to get a hold of Prodigal Of Smiles. … read more
Cover Story: A.U.
It’s about time … I finally had an interview and got some information that helped me put together a story about a band. … read more
Stoneface: February 1993
Even though he and the rest of the band didn’t have a lot to say about their music or almost anything for that matter, I got a feeling from their attitudes about their music. … read more
Salt Lake Indies
All the news about record releases from R.U. dead, Semaphore, Siren Song and Flatline Records.
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Feature Band: Iceburn
I have been keeping an eye on the straight edge scene. I knew that it would not last, in Salt Lake however, things have a way of popping up a bit late and never leaving. … read more
May 1991 Feature Band: Swim Herschel Swim
I didn’t hear about Swim Herschel Swim until the hate mail started flowing in from Provo about this “over rated, over liked” band. … read more
February’s Cover Band: Road Frisbee
Live and recorded they can be interesting; however, while live you can experience the energy which can’t quite be captured on tape. … read more
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September Feature Band: Strangers
One minute Strangers’ music will sound like the 70s hard-driving rock n’ roll, and then will move to a number which could have been influenced by The English Beat. This diversity keeps their music interesting. … read more