Music
The Fourth of July Themed Performance of a Transcendental Clown
It’s that patriotic portion of the summer, heralding the annual celebration of our great nation’s independence. While we are all puffed up with national braggadocio deciding which aspect of American culture and history we should be most reverent of this year, a moment of geo-political reflection may be in order. … read more
Localized: SPOOKY DEVILLE
Localized is a monthly music showcase held the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge. This months Localized will be held on Friday the 13th and will feature Junta Deville, Spooky Deville and opening band Dubbed. SPOOKY DEVILLE Billy Diesel – guitar Kid Gruesome – rambles Dozer – tries to sing El Cucuy
Localized: JUNTA DEVILLE
Localized is a monthly music showcase held the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge. This months Localized will be held on Friday the 13th and will feature Junta Deville, Spooky Deville and opening band Dubbed. JUNTA DEVILLE Juanta Spock – bass, vocals Juanta Clint – keyboards Juanta Mark – guitar Junta Deville
Bigfoot – the man, the music, the legend: Jeff Guay...
When people think or talk about festivals a few things come to mind: hippies, tents, camping, excessive drinking and/or drug use, the unbearable heat and, of course, 12 hours standing up, listening to music. … read more
A Chance Meeting on a Dissecting Table: An Interview with...
2007 will see the release of a new James Chance and the Contortions record, tentatively titled Incorrigible. Named after one of the songs off the album, it’s not so much a “new record” per say, but rather a collection of miscellaneous tracks that haven’t properly seen the light of day. “Most of the songs are
Strange Books and Found Sounds: Red Light Bookstore
As Sugarhouse slowly devolves into corporate strip malls, ultimately pushing the small business owners out, many patrons of the area are already looking for an alternative free market. On March 1, 2007, Red Light Books was established in a small and uniquely artistic area near the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. While you might
Viva La Evolution: Genesis P-Orridge
Genesis P-Orridge hardly needs introducing by now, but if you’re unfamiliar, 2007 is as good a time as any to get acquainted. This year has seen the first new recording from the legendary Throbbing Gristle in 25 years, and June saw the release of the first album from the equally legendary Psychic TV in over
Local Review: Bootload of Boogie – Dig It
Bootload of Boogie Dig It Scratch It Back Records Street: 03.14 Bootload of Boogie = 311 + Wesley Willis + a Training Table jingle One thing about living in Utah is that you are among a culture that identifies with goofy, family-friendly humor. Whether it’s in a locally owned company’s television commercial, or in a
Local Review: Circus Brown – Not a Side Show
Circus Brown Not a Side Show KRCL 90.9 FM Street: 06.01 Circus Brown = A local DJ who plays local rock music on krcl Several of the bands who play on this live radio compilation sound very impressionable; they sound too much like a specific band, The Shins, Wilco and Incubus, to name a few. This
Local Review: Godstar Experience – Beware of the Eye
Godstar Experience Beware of the Eye Aethyr Phone Street: 04.20 Godstar Experience = My life with the Thrill Kill Kult + Satan + Sex Ranging at all the different points between psychedelic rock to punchy industrial beats, Godstar Experience drowns each song with sinister acid-jams reminiscent of Thrill Kill Kult, but without the sexual overtones and ridiculous
Local Review: Loom – Angler
Loom Angler Exigent Street: 06.07 Loom = At The Drive In + Cursive All five songs on this EP are solid. The coolest part about Loom is the violin that weaves in and out of the all the punchy and intricate guitar parts. The rhythm section is tight driving the songs into complex rhythmic territory.
Local Review: Prize Country – Lottery of Recognition
Prize Country Lottery of Recognition Exigent Records Street: 02.27 Prize Country = Unsane + Zeke + some Refused Formed in May of 2006, Prize Country has a way with being catchy without being infectious, fun without being a guilty pleasure and rockin’ without being masturbatory. No matter how many times I listen to this, I
