When I heard Revolting Cocks were coming to Salt Lake, my nipples got hard. Ever since seeing their video, “You Goddamned Son of a Bitch,” I have wanted to experience the Cocks live. … read more
Concert Review: Revolting Cocks & Skatenigs
September Feature Band: Strangers
One minute Strangers’ music will sound like the 70s hard-driving rock n’ roll, and then will move to a number which could have been influenced by The English Beat. This diversity keeps their music interesting. … read more
Skateboarding: Or “Play With Your Toys in The House”
Skating is as much of a sport as football, soccer or track. Goals are what skating is all about. One day, you’re learning to glue shoes, the next, you’re the president. … read more
Dear Dickheads: September 1990
Tis I—Inexplicable SLUG stool pigeon and adjective fool (Will I ever learn?) here to place highest regards on these individuals. … read more
The Metal Scene: FM Radio Burnout – Baton Rouge w/ Cirkus
July 27th saw Cirkus opening for Baton Rouge. A large crowd showed up, however we felt that evening could have been better spent at home drinking and listening to their tapes. … read more
Jojo’s Corner: September 1990
I believe the best groupies are not in Salt Lake but in Peoa. They just don’t know it because nobody played there. I think the White House should be painted purple and gold and rededicated as a “theme park” for Prince and Cher fans. I believe Professor Griff should fill the empty seat on the
She & Him Melt Away Tour – A Tribute to Brian Wilson @ Red Butte 06.14
Deschanel was stunning. Her vocals were incredible—especially considering the chilly, night air—during this She & Him tribute show to Brian Wilson at Red Butte. … read more
Interview: Makeup Designer Donald Mowat
Donald Mowat, the Oscar-nominated makeup designer on Dune, No Time To Die and Moon Knight, grew up to be the guy who makes our heroes look good. … read more
Mestiza, or Mixed: A Utah-based Story of Mixed Identity and the Artist’s Pursuit
Plan-B Theatre presents Mestiza, or Mixed, a well-woven story of intersecting personal identities and how those play out in the world. … read more
Film Review: The Lost Girls
The Lost Girls, a retelling of Peter Pan from a female perspective, is a treatise on trying to avoid growing up that merely left me trying to avoid throwing up. … read more
Film Review: Lightyear
Lightyear proves itself more of a children’s sci-fi action movie than a Toy Story prequel. The memorable cast make Lightyear an out-of-this-world summer flick. … read more
Staples, Folds and Ink: Grid Zine Fest 2022
The zine scene in Utah and surrounding states is alive and well. Folded 8.5 x 11s, colored paper, fresh prints and wet ink abounded at the 2022 Grid Zine Fest. … read more
