Jordan Mendenhall is definitely an instant classic. He is a multitalented person who makes his way through life doing what he does without looking for recognition or praise. As a kid, he would enter contests thinking it was a fun thing to do with his friends and he ended up becoming the Jr. World Halfpipe Champion. Since then, Jordan has put out multiple video parts that blow minds in a very unique way. … read more
The Urban Fronteirsman’s Key to the City
This rabid dog consumed by an insatiable appetite is fat. This old growling, foaming beast is dying. In painful death throes, he holds with conviction the world he has created. The gurgled mumblings of incoherencies have become utterly cruel. To let such a creature continue to live is sadistic, but is it wrong to enjoy this Black Death? It has been said, ‘every dog has his day,’ and I can assuredly say on my mother’s grave, this old pup has seen its last. … read more
Food Review: Vertical Diner – January 2011
Set in the Meat Packing District a mile or so south of downtown, the Vertical Diner is a recycled space with a comfortable retro-post-punk vibe and uncompromising vegan diner-style food. A large part of the success of this place, for me, is that it doesn’t feel preachy about its do-gooder agenda. Being vegan requires a strict set of principles, but Vertical Diner doesn’t radiate any angry or groovy moral attitude. It’s like an artsy diner from the ‘80s in a big city like Kansas City or San Francisco. … read more
Princess Kennedy: Tranadu
How does one go about defining the glory that is Xanadu? It came out when I was about 10-years-old—a time in history when roller rinks replaced discothèques and leg warmers were the height of fashion. Xanadu captured the effects of Tron, the moves of Flash Dance and completely bastardized the late ‘70s punk scene of London with a soundtrack of Olivia Newton-John, the Bee Gees and ELO—cutting-edge electronic musicians at the time. … read more
Mike Brown: Hate Mail
Hate mail. I don’t get nearly enough of it. Unless you define hate mail as mail I hate getting—like parking ticket subpoenas or credit card bills. I don’t mind junk mail, although I’m not a junkie or coupon user, junk mail makes me feel special. Like I’m somebody. Out of all the people on the planet, this huge corporation took time out of their busy schedule to bombard me with shit I’m just going to throw away. … read more
Product Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of reusable shopping bags from Xoopii, headphones from Skullcandy, a micorder from Olens Technology and some beverages from Neuro. … read more
Local CD Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of new and recent releases from The American Shakes, Bearcats, The CJB, The Direction, Idyll Rigamarole, Illegal Beagle, Mechanical Skies, Philosofist, Replica Mine, Small Town Sinners, Spoken For, Theta Naught, Tupelo Moan, YZE and the Music at Main compilation. … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2011
Community is very important to artists. It feeds their creativity, influences their subject matter and validates their work. The creative process can be daunting and lonely. Combine that with the cost of good ventilated space and you end up with a warehouse full of artists’ studios: separate spaces, but community living. One such place is Captain Captain. … read more
National CD Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of new and recent releases from Agalloch, Fujiya & Miyagi, Graf Orlock, Holy Sons, Killing the Dream, Sodom, Tennis and more. … read more
Movie Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Fighter, Little Fockers, Gulliver’s Travels, I Love You Phillip Morris, Somewhere, The Tourist, TRON: Legacy, True Grit and The Warrior’s Way. … read more
Beer Reviews – January 2011
Another year down, and the prospect of palate-pleasing beer is already rearing its foamy head. Last year saw the rise of strong beer thanks to loopholes in the shaky Utah legislature regarding the brew, and a surprising increase in the demand for craft beer. With December’s issue covering the top-rated brews of the year, this will be a peek of what’s to come and who to look out for. … read more
Book Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of new books about Joy Division, The Clash, and The Rogue’s Handbook. … read more
