Daughters of Mudson @ Rose Wagner Black Box 06.14

Posted on June 17, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Daughters of Mudson is the culminating performance hosted by Ashley Anderson Dances to encourage both emerging and established choreographers to produce work in Salt Lake City. Her umbrella organization, loveDANCEmore, hosts the Mudson works-in-progress series at the Masonic Temple throughout the year. These five Mudson pieces were selected by New York–based choreographer and loveDANCEmore board President Ishmael Houston-Jones for this curation. … read more

Anime Salt Lake: Day One

Posted on June 17, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I left the viewing room and went to the ladies room. If there was one thing I missed the most from last year, it was sitting in the ladies room listening to two teen girls talking about boys and anime things all in one go. Alas, the room was quiet and empty. This day officially sucked. … read more

The Menzingers @ Kilby Court 06.14 with Lemuria, PUP, Cayetana

Posted on June 17, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Keeping an even mix of new songs like “Rodent,” “Transient Love,” and “Where Heartache Exists,” and older songs such as “Casey,” “I Was Born,” and “Deep Sleep,” the crowd never got restless. … read more

Movie Review: Jersey Boys

Posted on June 20, 2014 (August 10, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Clint Eastwood - Jersey Boys movie poster

Television shows have been tuned into movies, movies have been made into Broadway shows and Broadway shows have been reimagined as movies. It’s a vicious cycle of unoriginality, and director Clint Eastwood (a.k.a. Dirty Harry), has found himself smack-dab in the middle of the clichéd chaos. … read more

Reggae Thursdays @ The Woodshed 06.12-06.13 with Tribe of I, Sarah B Band, Patwa, The Green Leafs and The Rocksteadys

Posted on June 23, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Not to be deterred by the foreboding clouds hanging over Salt Lake City, I arrive at the Woodshed to observe the beginning of this summer’s Reggae Thursdays. Inside the atmosphere is joyful—everyone seems to know each other. Although I arrive early, the already present (and filing in) audience represents a somewhat diverse crowd. … read more

King Khan and The Shrines @ Urban Lounge 06.22 with Red Mass, Mr. Elevator and The Brain Hotel

Posted on June 24, 2014 (May 18, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Arriving early to the sound of James Brown playing over the speakers, I grab a beer and prepare for the church of soul to begin. Tonight’s preacher of the rock n’ roll gospel is the King Bama Lama Khan Emperor of RnB, aka King Khan and the Shrines. … read more

Derby Bout Recap: Rollin’ Rebellion Beats the Daughters of Anarchy @ The Hive 06.21

Posted on June 24, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

On Saturday, June 21, skaters clad in black or purple rolled up on the Hive’s track for what would surely be an exciting bout between two teams of Utah County’s Happy Valley Derby Darlins (HVDD). The Daughters of Anarchy are known as “the lawless ladies of HVDD” while the Rollin’ Rebellion skaters are famous for “wreaking havoc on the track.” Sound like a good slice of roller derby? You can bet your skates on it. … read more

SLUG Style: Annalisa Milo, Graphic Design @ Discrete Clothing

Posted on June 24, 2014 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

“People should always dress for themselves and not someone else.” She uses her style to challenge gender roles and break stereotypes. “I don’t believe that there is a specific type of clothing for a certain gender—I’m going to wear whatever I want.” … read more

EMA opens the Satellites for SLC: An Interview with Erika M. Anderson

Posted on June 24, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Despite the themes of disassociation and anxiety that she explores on her recent album The Future’s Void, Erika M. Anderson—otherwise known as EMA—is looking forward to connecting with her fans in Salt Lake. Before kicking off her tour, Anderson took some time during a rainy Portland afternoon to chat with us about virtual reality, H.P. Lovecraft, and the all-seeing eye of social media. … read more

Psychostick @ Urban Lounge 06.18 with Dog Fashion Disco, The Bunny The Bear

Posted on June 24, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Psychostick is a heavy metal band out of Chicago, via Tempe, AZ. That doesn’t sound too strange, right? Well what sets them apart is they are a comedy heavy metal band, or, as they brand themselves, humourcore. Think System of a Down meets Insane Clown Posse meets Weird Al. Your first thoughts reading that probably closely mirror mine, “What the fuck?” … read more

The Moth & the Flame @ Velour Live Art Gallery 06.21 with Sun House

Posted on June 24, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

“Ten years ago I was sitting exactly where you are,” said Brandon Robbins, in front of the loyal and enthusiastic crowd at the Velour Live Art Gallery. “Ten years ago I came to visit my brother here in Provo and I was so impressed with this place that I went back to Washington, packed up, and moved here to start a band.” The band he was speaking of was The Moth & the Flame, a dark brooding collaboration of rock soul that finds its way into your chest and haunts it like a song you can’t get out of your head. … read more

Allah-Las @ Urban Lounge 06.19 with Pest Rulz, Super 78

Posted on June 24, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Allah-Las’s presence on stage invokes unanimous cheers from the assembled onlookers. They produce an aura that is calm and cool, giving their demeanor a sort of relaxed but charismatic feel. Their style incorporates a very vintage sound with clear influences of ‘60s rock n’ roll combined with the strong elements of psych-garage rock. … read more