Music
Retox @ Bar Deluxe with Whores., Baby Gurl and Exes...
On Thursday, March 5, touring acts Retox and Whores. met with local bands Baby Gurl and Exes for a kickass hardcore show at Bar Deluxe in downtown SLC. … read more
Artist(s) of the Fevered Soul: Tomas Lindberg of At The...
At The Gates released At War With Reality on Oct. 28 of last year, their first album since the legendary Slaughter Of The Soul hit shelves in 1995. “It felt absolutely brilliant to be back in the studio together,” Lindberg says.
The Utah Symphony and the Godfather of Metal
There are quite a few similarities in the performance and music of classical pieces and heavy metal: the drama, complex songwriting, wide range of instrument use and epic subject matter, to name a few. Surprisingly, even the live classical scene itself has, at times, resembled the familiar passion of a metal show.
Combat Rock: Dengue Fever and a Resurgence of Repressed Rock...
Dengue Fever’s sound is a sonic masala of influences including surf, Afrobeat, hip-hop, punk, and, the Rosetta Stone to their sound, Cambodian pop. On their latest, self-released album, The Deepest Lake, Dengue Fever were in total control of the entire experience, from the music to the packaging.
The Quest for Water: A Conversation with YOB’s Mike Scheidt
Seven records into their career, YOB are becoming elder statesmen in the republic of doom. Their stature derives from their output of consistently wrought-iron albums, but also from discernable wisdom and humility.
Localized: RS2090
Shrouded in layers of intricate mystery, Sean Ivins (RS2090) is unquestionably an enigma. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him one evening, but the more I focused on him, the harder he deflected my questioning and turned everything back to focus on the music. … read more
Localized: Mooninite
This month’s Localized is going to be an auditory treat. Starting off the night, Blade will open with some killer ambient improv soundscapes. Expect to get groovy with the chiptune, foot-working sounds of RS2090. The night will end in a crescendo of intricate loops and craftily selected samples by master of sound Mooninite. Stop by Urban Lounge March 13 at 10 p.m. for just $5, sponsored by Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC.
Review: Boduf Songs – Stench of Exist
Boduf Songs = Jessica Bailiff x Benoît Piolard + Orcas … read more
Review: Axis: Sova – Early Surf
Axis: Sova = Purling Hiss / Crash Normal … read more
Review: Acid King – Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere
Acid King = Ramesses + Church of Doom … read more
Local Review: The Hung Ups – Lovesick
The Hung Ups = NOFX + The Queers + Chixdiggit … read more
Review: Wake Up Lucid – Gone With The Night
Wake Up Lucid = The No Tomorrow Boys + Nikki Sudden … read more
