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Local Review: The Plastic Cherries – The Plastic Cherries On The Moon

Posted on March 20, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by interncalendar
The album cover for Plastic Cherries on the Moon.

With their glitzy space opera of a second album, The Plastic Cherries set you spinning in Major Tom’s tin can and show you a phenomenal time while doing it. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Joe Maddock, Natalie Hamilton, Shelby Maddock, The Plastic Cherries

Local Artist: Andre Jefferson

Posted on November 1, 1994 (March 13, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Andre Jefferson playing guitar enthusiastically.

His early influences were Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix. He also has a thing for Lightnin’ Hopkins, but I had to drag it out of him. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: guitar, Jimi Hendrix, Music, University of Utah

Interview: Prong

Posted on November 1, 1994 (March 11, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Guitarist wearing a striped shirt.

I think we get a crossover crowd: a lot of metal kids, kids into hardcore and people into alternative music, so it’s a good mixture. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: Alternative, band, interview, Prong

Releasing and Promoting Your Own Record: October 1994

Posted on October 1, 1994 (March 11, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Releasing and promoting your own record with vinyls behind the words.

It’s the best and easiest way to get press, do small tours, get more gigs and be noticed by record companies. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: #recordreviews, promoting, record, releasingyourownrecord

“You Can’t Really Plan for Getting an Oscar”: A Chat with Hubbel Palmer

Posted on March 8, 2024 (March 13, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Animated photo of a man sitting at a table with waiters standing around him.

Reflecting on his upbringing in the Salt Lake Metropolitan area and how it’s affected him as a writer, Palmer laughs, “It’s funny, no matter where you grew up, it kind of marks you in a way. … read more

Posted in: Film, Film InterviewsTagged: Chris Bowman, David Lynch, Hubbel Palmer, Ninety-Five Senses, Oscar's, Tim Blake Nelson

Local Review: The Godfrey Daniels – An Evening with the Godfrey Daniels

Posted on March 6, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Album art courtesy of The Godfrey Daniels

An Evening with The Godfrey Daniels is every bit an exuberant menagerie. This is a debut album that, like a horse, was born ready to run. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Dirk Jeffrey Lamb, Libby Leonard, Molly Mars, The Godfrey Daniels

Film Review: Orion and the Dark

Posted on March 8, 2024 (March 20, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Dark talks to Orion

Ultimately, Orion and the Dark is a fine movie with some great moments but suffers from playing it too safe—ironic for a story about facing your fears. … read more

Posted in: Film, Film ReviewsTagged: Charlie Kaufman, DreamWorks, Netflix, orion and the dark, sean charmatz

Local Review: Minute After 8 – Right on Time

Posted on March 13, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Dreamy is the name for this album, though don’t mistake that for subdued. Each lyricist brings his A-game, but the surrounding tracks feel cozy and smooth. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: C. Valenta, hip-hop, Jus T, madebyok!, Minute After 8, Moe Deezy, Tanner Nicholson

Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding

Posted on March 5, 2024 (March 6, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
One woman sitting on top of a vehicle while the other stands leaning against it.

Love Lies Bleeding is too interesting to dismiss and too maddeningly uneven—and at times, quite unpleasant—to fully embrace. … read more

Posted in: Film, Film ReviewsTagged: Ed Harris, Katy O'Brian, Kristen Stewart, Love Lies Bleeding

Film Review: Spaceman

Posted on March 6, 2024 (March 6, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Adam Sandler as an astronaut is in a spaceship.

The prospect of sharing this lonely journey with an interesting character on a mission into the unknown is tantalizing for cerebral science fiction fans. … read more

Posted in: Film, Film ReviewsTagged: Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Netflix, Spaceman

“Shorter Skirts, More Blasphemy”: An Interview with Twin Temple

Posted on March 5, 2024 (March 1, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Twin Temple wear matching pink outfits.

Twin Temple ensures that returning witnesses to their magic can prepare themselves for “more pink, more rhinestones, shorter skirts [and] more blasphemy.” … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Twin Temple

Coloring Cats & Dogs: The Tattoo Artistry of Bryan Vigil

Posted on March 6, 2024 (March 6, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Bryan Vigil sits at his workstation.

Vigil has found a way to connect on a deep level with each piece and person he tattoos, as well as their furry friend. … read more

Posted in: ArtsTagged: Art Feature, Bryan Vigil, Misery & Company Tattoo Collective, Pet issue, Pet Portraits, Tattoo, Watercolor
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