Music
Bury My Heart in a Record Sleeve
2008 marked Randy’s Records of Salt Lake City’s 30th Anniversary. This is quite a feat considering that every record store that was open in 1978 is now closed or no longer sells records. Randy’s is a monument to the preservation of vinyl and the warm sound that jumps out of the grooves. A sound that is still superior to any version digitalia has yet offered up. … read more
Talking Thrash with Destruction
t’s violent, angry, noisy and may sound like a complete racket, but most importantly, it’s some of the fastest shit ever laid to record. That’s right, it’s thrash metal! This year, Destruction celebrated their 25th anniversary as a band. The trio also released their newest record, D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., last fall and will be embarking on a US headlining tour soon. … read more
Sense and the Captain of Sensibility: The Latest Chapter in...
The Damned is one of the many bands that pioneered the punk rock movement. The English band formed in 1976 and are still actively touring and recording today. Innumerable underground rock and roll bands count The Damned among their main influences, and for good reason: They have remained true to punk rock ideals without sacrificing creativity or originality. … read more
The Worded Aeon Has Awakened: An Introduction to Black Seas...
Sometimes, an interview completely takes on a life of its own, and it becomes difficult to submit to the reader in a standard “question-and-answer” format, or even as a standalone narrative piece. Such is the case with ex-Salt Lake City resident Jhon Longshaw and his excellent black noise vehicle, Black Seas of Infinity.
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Localized: Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and...
The first Localized of 2009 brings three groups whose visual aesthetics are as important as their music. Strap on your dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to be entertained by Xkot Toxsik’s Art Faux Variety Show, Digital Lov and opener DJ Justin Strange. As always, Localized is held the second Friday of the month (Jan. 9) at the Urban Lounge and $5 gets you in. … read more
Chris Murray: Unstrictly Rude
For the past twenty years, Chris Murray has been a unique, driving force in the worldwide ska scene. … read more
This Ain’t Royal Crown Revival!
Jazz is not safe music. Sex, drugs and experimentation, that’s what jazz is all about, and few modern artists get that. … read more
Tour Taught Me a Lesson: A New Perspective of Europe
We didn’t sleep the night before we left or during the flight. 60 hours of consciousness interrupted with three different drunk spells puts humans in the worst condition. … read more
Subrosa’s Fun Lil’ List of European Tour Tips
Once I asked another band where they went to make their stickers, but they wouldn’t tell me, citing their need to keep their connections secret so other bands wouldn’t have the same advantage. From that moment on, I made a vow to share every single thing I ever learned that would help another band. … read more
Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam –...
The right equipment is vital, all band members agreed. Massive cabinets are not empty show, Wim insisted. “They’re essential for the proper tone.” … read more
Starkweather: Sheer Stubbornness and Musical Brutality Visit Salt Lake for...
Sustaining for an astounding 18 years, Philadelphia’s Starkweather has been a cornerstone of modern hardcore since their pioneering sounds in 1989 to their most recent release, 2005’s Croatoan. … read more
