Upon entering the Urban Lounge this fine Tuesday evening, I am struck by how deserted the venue is—minus some 12 or so heads hanging out in their respective groups. It does seem that the popularity of pop-punk may not be so popular tonight. … read more
New Nintendo 3DS: Is It Really New?
With Nintendo’s previous marketing flop—like the confusion with the Wii U—is it understandable that one might look at this “New 3DS” as just another version of the Nintendo 3DS. … read more
Escaping SXSW: This Will Destroy You
Ambient post rock act This Will Destroy You play music to calm you down and help you contemplate the deepest parts of your soul. They fill their songs with layers of emotion without lyrics and can touch your soul without saying a word. … read more
Review: Indiebox – Risk of Rain
The Indiebox has arrived in style and sophistication. Similar to other subscription boxes like Loot Crate and Arcade Block, Indiebox launched their first gift last May to great success and positive feedback. … read more
Fucking Mondays: The Gaslight Anthem @ The Depot 03.23 with Northcote, Sammy Kay
Mondays aren’t supposed to be awesome. Mondays are supposed to be weird little bitches you spend the whole day trying to get away from. However, Brian Fallon, the lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem, decided to embrace the oddness of the evening and put on a really unique and casual performance. … read more
loveDANCEmore @ Memorial House 03.22
loveDANCEmore, a series of community events showcasing the dances and dancers of Salt Lake City, staged a one-day performance at the Memorial House. … read more
Wasatch Roller Derby Double Header
Over the weekend, Wasatch Roller Derby (WRD) hosted a double header on their home track, located at the Derby Depot (1415 South 300 West). … read more
Jackson Banks: Keeping It Weird
Jackson Banks, the rising star of Utah comedy, is having a pretty awesome month. He just turned the big 2-4, has appeared on numerous comedy stages throughout the state, and walked away with a coveted X96 Radio From Hell Film Festival award. … read more
Chatbooks: Binding Technology and Memory
Chatbooks is a Provo-based app that takes pride in two things: creating an incredibly simple user experience and providing that service at an unbelievable price. … read more
Hurray For The Riff Raff @ The State Room 03.26 with Adia Victoria
The night began with Adia Victoria taking the stage with her backing band—composed of guitarist/home-town hero Mason Hickman, bassist Jason Harris and drummer Tiffany Minton—and immediately played a set that will forever be etched into my memory. … read more
Grabbing the Kat by the Tail: Koffin Kats Interview
Anyone who’s seen the Koffin Kats live will tell you that they are fueled by sweat and blood and that they put everything they can of themselves on stage. It’s intense, it’s keyed up to 11 and they have no other setting than balls to the wall. … read more
Closing the Sale with Swell Merchants
When Nico told me he was a rapper, I asked him for some music. Honestly, I didn’t expect a whole lot—you never know—but the moment I threw Swell Merchants into my car stereo, I knew it was something special. … read more
