Review: Mudhoney

Review: Mudhoney
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Last year I heard a tape of what is now Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney. All I had to say about that is that they suck. … read more

Review: Margin Walker by Fugazi

Review: Margin Walker by Fugazi

Fugazi has certainly done it again with their latest six-song EP, Margin Walker. I didn’t think anything could ever touch their first EP, but this one is better. … read more

Review: Psychosis by Coffin Break

Review: Psychosis by Coffin Break

Coffin Break is by far the best thing to come out of Seattle that I’ve heard. With their sound, they should have been on Sub Pop. … read more

Review: Deadly Kung Fu Action by Warlock Pinchers

Review: Deadly Kung Fu Action by Warlock Pinchers

The Curious George saga continues, this time not with George Peppard but with the Ayatollah. … read more

Verbal Assault – Twice As Nice

Verbal Assault – Twice As Nice

When flyers for the second Verbal Assault show in Salt Lake surfaced, not just a few people thought it was a joke—too good to be true. … read more

The Stench

The Stench
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After at least a case of beer and a long conversation on the social relevance of DEVO, Tom pulled out a tape. “Hey dude, check these guys out. Local boys.” … read more

Sub Pop Rock City

Sub Pop Rock City
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There’s this place known as Sub Pop Rock City where something damn exciting has been brewing lately. Read SLUG’s 1989 review of the compilation here. … read more

Slaughterchrist

Slaughterchrist
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Slaughterchrist has two vocalists, Mike Mayo (bass & vocals) and Mark Earl (guitar & vocals), who not only share the role but often sing together. … read more

Bad Brains and Leeway

Bad Brains and Leeway

Ten years after their original formation, the Bad Brains finally came through our little town for not one but two nights with fellow New Yorkers Leeway. … read more

Boxcar Kids: A blend of Salt Lake’s finest egos

Boxcar Kids: A blend of Salt Lake’s finest egos
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Boxcar Kids are most famous for their egos. After 18 months of flack about it, they finally started using it to their advantage. … read more