Music
Ought 10.22 @ Kilby Court With Baby Ghosts & Chalk
After having played internationally, including two Pitchfork Music Festivals, it was strange to see Montreal’s Ought in such a small venue as Kilby Court. … read more
Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper: Breaking The Familiar Silence
I can tell what questions Eric Earley, lead singer-songwriter of the alt-country outfit Blitzen Trapper, has been asked previously. … read more
Heavy Times with YOB, Black Cobra, Worst Friends and Huldra...
Together, YOB creates mesmerizing and evil riffs and takes the listener to the depths of the distant corners of the dark universe. … read more
Shane Kiel: A Little Further Down the Line
The journey of any musician is full of surprising twists and unexpected turns. Shane Kiel, known best in these parts as upright bass player for Mad Max and the Wild Ones, has had a fascinating expedition into life. … read more
Review: CHVRCHES – Every Open Eye
CHVRCHES Every Open Eye Glassnote / Virgin EMI Street: 09.25 CHVRCHES = [Speak & Spell–era Depeche Mode x Purity Ring x Grimes]√Tegan and Sara In an era of revision for revision’s sake, sticking to one’s guns has become something of a gamble. Such is the case with Scottish synthpop band Chvrches, who exploded onto the
Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers
Simply put, Nobunny is an act well worth the wait, but that’s how it is with groups that attain such a cult-like status. … read more
Review: DIIV with Sunflower Bean and No Joy @ Urban...
DIIV stole the show for me, but No Joy and Sunflower Bean provided fantastic support and turned me on to some good shit. … read more
Blending Aesthetics For A Dystopian Future: An Interview With Conquer...
Conquer Monster is a lo-fi, chiptune electronic group that uses old video game controllers to create music in both live and recorded settings. … read more
“I Could Feel the Magic in the Air”: Trevor Strnad...
Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder speaks out about Abysmal, their seventh full-length album, and the crazy bet he keeps losing. … read more
Local Review: Empty-Handed – Self-titled EP
Empty-Handed Self-titled EP Empty-Handed = Cat Stevens + Counting Crows This band could probably sell 3,000 copies of this EP on the U of U campus in a couple hours. “I need time to think this whole life through/I’m so sick and tired of feeling blue” warbles Empty-Handed on “This Life” while alt-countryish emo arpeggios
Angel Olsen with Lionlimb @ Urban Lounge 10.14
I remember the way Angel Olsen’s songs steeped into the air, lingering, leaving me dazed for hours. … read more
Review: Neon Indian – Vega Intl. Night School
VEGA Intl. Night School is a place where late-night parties, socializing and finding yourself in decadent places (“Smut”) can teach you how to survive not just the nightlife but life in general. … read more
