Music
Ned Clayton: Creative Music Electronics with Hex Amps
Initially, before Densley and Smith started Hex Cabs, Clayton says he worked at modifying old amps they’d find. “Gentry was always bringing me crazy, junked amps to try and make something cool out of,” he says. “We would take old Peaveys and weird amps, and gut them and rewire them for his own use. Eventually, we were like, ‘Let’s make our own amps!’”
Monument Cabs: Small Beginnings, Big Sounds
Dave Jones and Max Johnson, bandmates in Oldtimer and owners of Monument Cabs, have been friends for over 15 years. They officially started their company just five years ago, but their experience with DIY craftsmanship goes further back than even their friendship.
Transcending Stages with David Porter & Musicians of the Utah...
There is a good deal of music that tries to transcend traditional elements in order to breathe life into a genre that has become set in its ways. None do it better than MOTUS—Musicians of the Utah Symphony.
Singing Those Armageddon Blues: An Interview with Power Trip’s Riley...
It was an interview that almost didn’t happen. After not one, but two failed attempts at speaking with Power Trip frontman Riley Gale, it seemed that this piece wasn’t to be. Fortunately, a third go found SLUG and Gale on the phone discussing everything from the awesome, “WTF” lineup of Power Trip’s upcoming tour and new material to graphic novels and the militarization of police.
Review: Belle and Sebastian – Girls In Peacetime Want To...
Belle and Sebastian = (ABBA ± Saint Etienne) x Nick Drake … read more
Local Review: The Rose Phantom – Sketches: Live at Storm...
The Rose Phantom = Clan Of Xymox + Psyche + Faith & the Muse … read more
Local Review: Salazar – Saudade
Salazar = (Temper Trap + My Morning Jacket) / Wilco
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Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – I’m Well Adjusted
Valentine & The Regard = The Puzzle / The Memories … read more
Local Review: New Shack – Self-Titled
New Shack = Little Boots + Cocorosie … read more
Local Review: N0RTHRN LIGHT5 – GR33N.4UROR4.
N0RTHRN LIGHT5 = Cashmere Cat + Paper Diamond + Timbaland … read more
Local Review: Kookie Lou – Kookielou EP
Kookie Lou = (Bat For Lashes * Zooey Deschanel) / Morcheeba … read more
Local Review: DulceSky – Awake And Arise
DulceSky = Dead Can Dance / Nine Inch Nails … read more