Being a songwriter who not only released two separate albums in 2011, but also got them both to be ranked––by more than a few publications––as two of the best albums of year, Cass McCombs is something of a marvel who’s shown up as a sizable blip on most listeners’ radars. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Birds In Row interview
Welcome to this week’s edition of Napalm Flesh! We have an interview with French hardcore crew Birds In Row, who recently released a compilation on Vitriol Records and will be releasing a new album via Deathwish later this year. We keep the hardcore theme going with reviews of recent releases from Integrity, Loma Prieta and Unholy Majesty. And, as always, we have a rundown of this week’s metal happenings. … read more
Winter Dew Tour 2012 – Gretchen Bleiler Interview 02.10
I got a chance to catch pro-snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler (Gold Medalist, and X Games Winner), for a brief interview about her superpipe competition. … read more
Winter Dew Tour 2012 – Athlete Interviews and Recap 02.11
It’s been a fresh event here at the 2011-2012 Dew Tour. The Men’s and Women’s Snowboard superpipe event was in the final round today. As usual and expected from every snowboarding crowd, the fans were lively and happy to cheer on some of their favorite athletes. … read more
Winter Dew Tour 2012 – James Woods Interview 02.12
It’s safe to say that after watching all the homies during practice pop air off the bottom jump, I was rightfully turned on. The voice in my head kept confirming with, “This is cool. This is seriously cool.” … read more
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks w/ Nurses 02.13 @ Urban Lounge
After touring the U.K and Europe last fall, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks returned stateside, kicking off their first show of 2012. Opening for Malkmus was the Portland-trio, Nurses. I had not heard any of their music before the show, but found their unique blend of indie and pop enjoyable for the most part. … read more
Cursive, Ume, Mount Moriah @ Urban 02.14
When I heard Cursive was playing in Salt Lake on Valentine’s Day, I immediately called my boyfriend and told him we were going. How perfect would it be to stand within gazing distance of Tim Kasher, holding my lover’s hand and singing along to the melodramatic lyrics that summed up all of my deep rooted adolescent sensitivities in celebration of our romance? … read more
Napalm Flesh Local Artist Spotlight: Schrei aus Stein
Welcome to Napalm Flesh! This week we have another local artist spotlight for you, this time featuring the ambient drone and black metal stylings of Schrei aus Stein. We also have a rundown of this week’s metal happenings as well as reviews of new music from Alcest, Goatwhore and Orange Goblin. … read more
NOVA Chamber Series: Stravinsky, Bach, Mozart @ Libby Gardner 02.12
This concert started with both Stranvinsky and Bach string quartets parceled out in movements and served up like wine and cheese at a tasting. A fun and daring Nova Chamber Concert, Jason Hardink’s imaginative programing delighted a responsive crowd on a drizzly and cold afternoon. … read more
Twin Sister and Ava Luna @ Kilby 02.11
I’m one of those people who can have one song by an artist in my music library and still call myself a fan—Twin Sister being a solid example of that. Once upon a time, I came across their track, “Lady Daydream,” and was obsessed with it for approximately one day. It was with that in mind and an altogether hazy idea of what they might actually sound like live that I stumbled into this show. … read more
Dottie: The Sister Lives On!
Oh my heck, y’all! Charles Lynn Frost returned to the stage Wednesday evening to revive the role of Sister Dottie S. Dixon! … read more
The Third Crossing @ Rose Wagner 03.08-18
As the second play in a season of all female playwrights, and Plan B Theatre Company’s 62nd world premiere, The Third Crossing has plenty to bring to my feminist table. The play won the 2010 Fratti-Newman Political Play Contest, and it’s about to spur some conversation on a whole lot of social issues. … read more
