Some books are read critically and then people write words about them. … read more
Localized: Danger Hailstorm, The Deathless Pros and Uncle Sam – December 2008
The right equipment is vital, all band members agreed. Massive cabinets are not empty show, Wim insisted. “They’re essential for the proper tone.” … read more
Subrosa’s Fun Lil’ List of European Tour Tips
Once I asked another band where they went to make their stickers, but they wouldn’t tell me, citing their need to keep their connections secret so other bands wouldn’t have the same advantage. From that moment on, I made a vow to share every single thing I ever learned that would help another band. … read more
Tour Taught Me a Lesson: A New Perspective of Europe
We didn’t sleep the night before we left or during the flight. 60 hours of consciousness interrupted with three different drunk spells puts humans in the worst condition. … read more
This Ain’t Royal Crown Revival!
Jazz is not safe music. Sex, drugs and experimentation, that’s what jazz is all about, and few modern artists get that. … read more
Never Mind The Service: Dinner at Shanghai Cafe
Tucked away in an aging stripmall right off hooker alley on the northeast corner of 1300 south and State Shanghai Cafe simultaneously offers some of the worst service in town and some the most addictive vegetarian food I’ve ever eaten. … read more
Chris Murray: Unstrictly Rude
For the past twenty years, Chris Murray has been a unique, driving force in the worldwide ska scene. … read more
Bucolic Slur of Lilacs: Dame Darcy
When I was 10 years old and living in Idaho Falls, I had this ridiculous three-wheeled bicycle that my dad welded together so I could pedal my little siblings around the neighborhood. … read more
Ian G. & Self Expression Movement
SEM (Self Expression Music) is the name of a hip-hop crew. Maybe you’ve already heard of these local emcees, maybe you haven’t. … read more
Princess Kennedy: Gettin’ Gay Married
The Mormon church, no matter how disgusting, hateful and influential they were, should not be the only ones targeted. A poll in California showed that the largest supporters for Prop 8 were people over 65, Asians and African Americans … read more
Fashion Renegade: The Fabulous Life of Jared Gold
Perhaps you’ve heard about his jeweled cockroaches and about the Black Chandelier boutique. Or maybe you’ve heard talk about that one runway show that floored the fashionistas in the old Grand Hall Train Station for his Caspian runway Collection. Regardless, you’ve definitely heard about him: fashion designer Jared Gold. … read more
Mike Brown: Stupid Stupid Bernard
Disclaimer: The following story is all true. The author, however, regardless of how much he likes to drink himself, does not condone the actions of Bernard. … read more
