Bohrman is a self-proclaimed “music nerd” and “weirdo.” Those three words in quotes could be put together to describe the Burger family. They’re a bunch of music nerd weirdos who love what they do and not much else. Burger Records is essentially a distributing company that specializes in cassette tapes, which started in 2007. “It’s taken off in a way that none of us really expected,” says Bohrman. … read more
With VII, Earley takes the listener from the open highways of American Goldwing and into the deep and dark woods of Oregon, both musically and lyrically. This is true as well considering the cover art for the album, done by Blakely Dadson, which depicts a colorful train pulling through a black forest landscape. … read more
I sat down with Hardwell just moments after his touchdown in Salt Lake from a show he played a few hours earlier in Vegas, and he introduced himself to me with a chicken wing in one hand and a bucket of KFC on the couch (I feel you, Hardwell). We sat for over half an hour and discussed everything from his music, to his relationship with Tiesto, to what he thinks about the new Kanye album. … read more
“I think I’ve been an artist since I was born,” says multi-media artist and performer Genral Jackett. “I just keep doing it [art]… it’s like an obsession almost.” … read more
Stones Throw founder, Peanut Butter Wolf, took the audience back to 1974 and beyond with some vintage soul tracks paired with live visuals from a projector of the bands’ sets. … read more
Clear reunited August 30 and 31 to celebrate fallen band mate Mick Morris, who recently died at the age of 35. Salt Lake City’s hardcore family came out en masse to show their support for this very beloved band and the late bassist. … read more
The Rose Exposed is a kickoff party of sorts, designed to celebrate the upcoming seasons of six very local and very talented groups of performing artists. With performances ranging from modern dance to miniature piano concertos, The Rose Exposed offered a little something for everyone. … read more
Joe Simeone started the Bellfuries in 1998 and began playing rockabilly that would widen the perception of what could be accomplished in the genre. The Bellfuries broke ground by incorporating ‘60s pop melodies with R&B rhythms and soul, all pulled together by great playing and Simeone’s rich vocal abilities. While investigating the many areas of their musical palates, the band solidified their lineup as a four-piece and is now ready to take on the world. … read more
Some bands become defined by tragedy. It would be easy to lump Baroness into that category, but after surviving a disastrous bus crash while touring Europe last year, the band has returned to touring, and with a vengeance. … read more
When’s the best time to party? Easy, it’s Labor Day Weekend. Throw in some cat-lickin’, moustache-ticklin’, pizza-eatin’ and you’re set. Sunday’s premiere at Spedelli’s was the epitome of good friends coming together and super-ultra-pro snowboarding at its peak––but we’ll start with the party. … read more
Under this intellectual canopy lies an exhibition of a diverse collection of prints from the postwar and contemporary moments, entitled Under Pressure: Contemporary Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, and down the hall you’ll find a gender-crushing retrospective of Martha Wilson’s career, among others. No, you aren’t reading about New York City. Rather, this is the fall lineup for Salt Lake’s own humble Utah Museum of Fine Arts. … read more
For nearly three decades, since 1985, the Guerrilla Girls have been fighting their damnedest for women of foundational caliber to be seen and heard by women in desperate need of strong, artistic role models. … read more
