For 40 years now, the literary press Fiction Collective has been the ardent antennae of innovative American writing. Entirely not-for-profit, author-run, untethered to government funding, dedicated to constantly updating the possibilities of what can happen between two covers and to keeping its titles in print, FC2 is a bastion for wild literary innovation. … read more
In the wake of the grand jury’s decision, the raw anger felt on account of this injustice has exploded back into the streets, and not just in Ferguson, but all over the United States. It is keenly felt in Utah, for a number of Utahns have also been on the receiving end of police violence. … read more
Lilith describes her/his performance style as gory and raw. “I enjoy that my art makes people talk,” she/he says, likening her performance to political theater. One visceral example was when she smashed a model LDS Temple on stage at Metro Bar, which elicited strong responses—both complimentary and derogatory—from onlookers. … read more
Korey and Dyana don’t seem to follow any particular school of thought regarding the aesthetic they look for in clothing, though it is by no means random. They feel that being comfortable with yourself and how you are is important. … read more
The older gentleman next to me told me he still wears his high school class ring because he never knows if he’ll need to pawn it for money or use it in a fight (which his scarred up hand implied happened quite frequently). … read more
Venturing into a night characterized by the allure of downtown’s illuminating lights, I glide past the sprinkling of hip, art types who are coming out of the shadows for gallery stroll. My journey takes a sharp turn up the most-visited alleyway in Salt Lake City. … read more
Upon entering the shop, it is clear that the party has started, as Diabolical Records is a scene epic carnage, comprising a light display and the remnants of a piñata. The latter’s confetti guts and fake money innards are strewn all over the room. … read more
After 18 months of crisscrossing the country, Desert Noises returned to Provo’s Velour Live Music Gallery (a venue they last appeared at almost a year ago) on Friday, for a two-night engagement to record a new live album. … read more
Samardzic says, “We love to help release other artists’ music that other labels might not want to pick up for some reason—like, let´s say from a commercial perspective, plus other things.” … read more
The decision by a Staten Island, N.Y. grand jury to not indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo on his use of a chokehold that resulted in the death of Eric Garner has furthered the raw outrage that is already greatly felt across the nation. … read more
Monday night, Spoon played to a completely packed room at the Depot with openers A Giant Dog, and it was awesome. … read more
Tonight’s opening for the Trent Call: Processed exhibit at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) promises to draw in the everyday consumer for a hyper-realistic approach to examining the fast food industry. … read more
