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Gene: The Soul of a Youthful Britain: November 1995
The US press has been going ga-ga over the latest British pop sensation, Gene. Gene has been getting rave reviews across the country, both for their live shows and their debut CD, Olympian on A&M Records. Oh the night of October 13th the Zephyr Club played host to the polite English lads for their Salt
Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World
Channel Zero Unsafe Metal Blade Some of the most unlikely places spawn some of the best music. The latest case being that of Belgium’s Channel Zero. The band formed in Brussels in 1990, have released two albums overseas, and have finally had the chance to bring their unique style of metal to the United States.
The Tragically Hip: November 1995
The interview with the Tragically Hip was done for one reason: to gain free access to the Page and Plant show at the Delta Center. As is more often the case than otherwise, the guest list at the Delta Center was missing a few names. The next time there is a show at the Delta
Marky Ramone: October 1995
An in-depth, exclusive 1995 interview with Marky Ramone, drummer of the Ramones. … read more
Concert Reviews: August 1995
Lady Galore brought a male blow-up doll on stage with an erect dildo. (Covered in black briefs of course, this is Utah.) – SLUG Magazine … read more
2002?
OK, OK, So I’m sure everyone knows by now. Salt Lake City is getting the 2002 Winter Games. There really isn’t much use in complaining about it, so I’m not going to. … read more
Concert Review: Hi Fi and The Roadburners
Before one can have the slightest grasp of exactly what Hi Fi and the Roadburners did at Spanky’s, a little history lesson is in order. … read more
Movie Reviews: Dragon Inn
The latest from Hong Kong action maestro Tsui Hark is a beautiful piece of cinema that melds its diverse elements into a lightning-paced costume drama as audacious as it is entertaining. … read more
Art Space: Ballet
What? Ballet dancers in cowboy boots? You’re kidding. … read more
Comic Review: March 1993
Comic books, as a legitimate art form, have been enjoying a renaissance, especially with the development of the so-called “graphic novel.” … read more
Interview: March 1993
Recently, I had a chance to interview some members of The Candy Skins by phone—drummer John Halliday, singer Nick Cope and Karl Shale, the bass player. Listening to the tape of our conversation, I realized I couldn’t tell one from the next. … read more
Concerts: March 1993
Whether due to lack of publicity, or this being an over 21 venue, or something else, the evening turned out to be rather intimate evening between Stoneface, The Decomposers and some of their friends. … read more
