Elaine Sayer walks me through the foundational tenets of The Dayroom. She handles beverages and curation while Milo Carrier does food, and Emily Gassmann owns and operates the building. … read more
The Dayroom
Metallica @ Vivint Smart Home Arena 11.30 w/ Jim Breuer
Seeing Metallica and all of their glory in my hometown was overwhelmingly fun. It was a thrill from start to finish, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. … read more
Localized: The Wake of An Arsonist
The Wake of An Arsonist are coming up as one of Salt Lake City’s heaviest and most pulverizing bands this side of the millennium. … read more
Postcards From London by Lynn Kilpatrick
These micro-essays are part of a longer series, “Postcards from London,” which Lynn Kilpatrick wrote after taking students on a Study Abroad class to London where she stayed at a hostel on Cromwell Road in Kensington. … read more
Snap, Crackle, Popping at Fireside on Regent
Well done, Fireside. You have paired yourself nicely with bringing big city, Broadway-style show dining to life in Salt Lake City in a low-key yet sophisticated atmosphere. … read more
Heavy Lifting: Works by Molly Morin
Molly Morin’s works are grounded in the sport and spirit of weightlifting but suspended in the relevance of humans maneuvering through their internalized circuitry. … read more
Moving Past Metaphor: LITerally Podcast
In the years since LITerally’s first episode, Johnstun’s goal of breaching the isolating nature of literature publication has blossomed in unprecedented ways. … read more
All Worlds Must Collide: Reflections with Ronan Harris of VNV Nation
On Dec. 5 The Metro Music Hall is going to be filled with the amazing sounds of VNV Nation. VNV Nation creator, Ronan Harris discusses the powerful messages and music styles that dominate his work. … read more
Pale Waves @ In The Venue 11.28.18 w/ The Candescents & Kailee Morgue
Fans of teenage nostalgia with a few sharp edges will enjoy the sounds of Pale Waves, as displayed with “Eighteen” and “New Years Eve,” all of which were played to perfection live. Mid-set, the anthemic “Drive” was a delight to hear—being arguably the grandest track of their debut album. … read more
Julien Baker @ The Depot 11.20 W/ Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus
When I first heard Julien Baker, I was immediately taken aback by her honest songwriting and a set of pipes that seem to open her up—baring her soul. Her introspective lyrics coupled with a soft delivery lulls one’s defenses away. She is absolutely amazing. … read more
Localized: Hemwick
Because Utah has such a robust heavy-music scene, Hemwick wanted to do something special within their songwriting processes to stand out among the rest. “There are no tricks and gizmos,” Baird says. “It’s pure passion.” … read more
What the Tuck?: Tucker White of Chthonic Releases a Book!
The aim for Tucker White is not to become the traditional sense of a “writer,” but to sit down and unveil the story hidden in the nooks and crannies of his subconscious by writing through improvisation. … read more
