November reviews of releases from artists like Chthonic and more throughout the month.
National Music Reviews November 2018
The Blessings of Greg Kyte and Comedy Church
Lord, give us this day our daily Greg—Greg Kyte, that is, and his one-of-a-kind Comedy Church. Recently Kyte, local comedy powerhouse, has become a breed of comedy pastor, priest, bishop and cult-leader wrapped into one with his new show running every other Sunday at Keys on Main. … read more
The Fall of Gondolin
Like Galadriel’s final surrender to the mortality of Middle-earth, The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien, published Aug. 30, 2018, is the final entry in Christopher Tolkien’s long career of publishing his father’s previous drafts and essays. … read more
Damned, If You Do: An interview with The Damned’s Captain Sensible
When it comes to legendary punk rock bands, there’s all the Hot Topic t-shirt names we all know. But when we’re talking about a band that was original and underived, The Damned are truly deserving of legendary status. They never sounded like anyone else. … read more
Basement @ Kilby Court 10.08 w/ Elder Brother, Pllush, Sunsleeper
October 8 was a brisk night, perfect for hoodies, beanies and jackets: the dress-code of the evening, no doubt. When I walked into Kilby Court, I was overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia (a feeling that would frequent throughout the show), as I anticipated seeing Basement live for the first time. … read more
Review: Zombie Thoughts
Zombie Thoughts is. Put on by Plan-B Production Company, Jennifer A. Kokai co-authored Zombie Thoughts with her then, nine (now 11) year-old son, Oliver Kokai-Means. It’s an interactive play for children about helping characters in a video game. … read more
The Goldblood Collective: DIY Advocates and Screen-Printing Wizards Putting SLC on the Map
On a dingy block on South State Street, nestled between two nondescript businesses, sits Goldblood Collective, the multi-faceted business and love child of three local kids with ideas, drive and a passion for music and clothing. … read more
SLUG Style: Chelsi Hunsaker
Chelsi Hunsaker is a finder, stylist and mother. She is also the owner of Scoutt Shop and co-owner of Atelier, a boutique on Pierpont Avenue. … read more
Tales, Dreams and a Place to Put Them: Utah’s First 24-Hour Comic Creation Event
It’s funny how the creation of unreal things can become some of the realest things we know. Dreams and stories tucked in the back of your head become a reality of sorts when shared with those around you. Some realities become t-shirts and movie franchises. … read more
Content Shifter: Rocktober Goes to 11!
After Zeptember comes Rocktober—not, repeat, not, Trucktober or any other “-tober” extrapolation. Those are consume/market-mind-control operations perpetuated by the Deep State government (aka the alien lizard people who run the planet). If you listened to my short-wave radio show, you’d know this already. … read more
Star Chaser: The Church return to Salt Lake City to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Seminal Album Starfish
Having just kicked off the month-long tour with an appearance at the Taste Good Festival in Long Beach, California, Steve Kilbey, singer-songwriter and bass guitarist for The Church, took a few moments to reflect and look forward. … read more
Jill Went Up the Hill to Draw Nature
Jill De Haan continues to notice new things about herself, the world and how to keep up in an industry where “social media has changed everything,” she says. “Back in the day, something would stay in style for 10 years. Now, it’s close to a month, so you to have to evolve quickly these days.” … read more
