Music
Review: Rise Against – The Black Market
Rise Against = Strike Anywhere + Consumed + Anti-Flag … read more
Review: The Dandelion War – Opposite Shores
The Dandelion War = God Is An Astronaut / Explosions In The Sky … read more
Review: Riverboat Gamblers – Dead Roach 7
Riverboat Gamblers = The Minutemen + The Lawrence Arms … read more
Kevin Kirk Benefit Shows
Kirk is a great guy to visit and be around, and I am really glad that he is recovering well. I’m glad to have him around to be “peddlin’ evil.” I look forward to see him doing it for years to come! Hopefully, we can pay back Kevin’s generous and hospitable nature by bringing the noise and raising some money for a true SLC icon. Cheers!
Tales From The Merch Bin: Wildcat Strike’s Tips For Tours
SLC rock band Wildcat Strike have been on two tours and have played a handful of shows in neighboring states. Members Tony Lake (vocals, guitar and keyboard), Jake Rosevear (bass), Jordan Mendenhall (guitar), Will Tuddenham (keyboard, guitar) and Joe Plummer (drums) have not only managed to build a sturdy fanbase and release two albums in the last three years, but they have been able to cover all their costs and even pocket a little from their efforts.
Raise Your Magick Steel: Visigoth Return With The Revenant King
Visigoth descend from a rich legacy of incredible heavy metal music in Utah, a long history of innovation and tradition woven together into a diverse tapestry of sound.
Review: His Name Is Alive – Tecuciztecatl
His Name Is Alive = Guns N’ Roses + Dirty Projectors … read more
Review: Violent Hammer – More Victims
Violent Hammer = Archgoat + Blasphemy + Darkthrone … read more
Local Review: Jay Citrus & Esscarrgo – Alone With Two...
Jay Citrus = Cyprus Hill + Snoop Dog … read more
PAX South 2015
When they announced PAX South at last year’s PAX East, I was determined to get my ass to Texas—I wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity to attend an inaugural PAX. It was, what my sister and I nicknamed, “Chibi PAX,” but it was still a great experience. … read more
King Tuff @ Kilby Court 01.28 with Breakers, Rich Girls
My journey to Kilby Court, from the heart of downtown SLC, is inspired by a certain persistence in the face of the bone-chilling cold. This trip is done on foot as some right bleeding bastard decided to remove the wheels off of my bike sometime prior to tonight’s gig. … read more
Scott Kelly and the Road Home @ Heart of Gold...
Heart of Gold Tattoo stretched its welcoming arms around me the moment I walked through the door. The tattoo-shop-turned-acoustic-music-venue smelled sterile, as tattoo shops do, and the walls were covered in black-framed hand drawn pieces, primarily beautiful traditional-style tattoo designs. … read more