October reviews of local artists including Glume, Pine and more as the month goes on. … read more
National Music Reviews October 2018
October reviews of releases from artists like Behemoth and more throughout the month. … read more
Roc or Die: An Interview with the Body Roc Crew
They go by the Body Roc Crew and members, Ali Acuna and B-Boy Alien have attended (and won) battles in Las Vegas and Florida, respectively: Ali with the RedBull BC One and B Boy Alien with the Break the Chainz Volume Five. It’s the epitome of putting on for the city—and they do it with little fanfare. … read more
Rodrigo y Gabriela @ Red Butte Garden 09.16 w/ Robert Ellis
This dynamic duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela is a force of nature that combines traditional Spanish guitar with pulse-pounding instrumentals inspired by an affection towards heavy metal. … read more
Billy Idol @ Red Butte Garden 09.17 w/ White Reaper
On Sept. 17 the Red Butte Gardens Amphitheater closed out its summer concert series with a sold-out performance from Billy Idol. … read more
SLUG Style: Jessica Davies
Jessica Davies is a baker, vegan and the self-described “boss bitch.” Davies is the owner of Passion Flour, a patisserie which specializes in vegan french pastries and custom cakes. … read more
Review: Mopey Wrecks
Mopey Wrecks (A Performative Analysis of Sibling Interdependency and the Increasing Unlikelihood of Returning to Moscow) is an intricate weaving of feelings between characters who can’t help but both bring each other up and tear another down. … read more
Victims of Life: An Interview with Vamachara
After performing at This is Hardcore 2018 and catching the attention of hardcore kids everywhere, the up-and-coming Vamachara are keeping themselves busy by hitting the road with Judiciary and Creeping Death. … read more
Midge Ure @ Commonwealth Room 09.05 with Paul Young
For years, I’ve wanted to see Midge Ure. His 1988 release, Answers to Nothing, had played a major role in my early forays into music. I wore out my Band Aid VHS release watching videos by Bananarama, Culture Club, The Boomtown Rats and Ultravox, Ure’s former band. … read more
In Memoriam: Anthony Bourdain
I’m not sure if a word exists to describe the combination of anger, shock and genuine sadness I felt when I heard that Anthony Bourdain had taken his own life. To say that it was a surprise or a tragedy does not give it enough weight. It was heartbreaking and unexpected. … read more
Smashing Pumpkins @ Vivint Smart Home Arena 09.04 with Metric
In the early to mid-90s, Smashing Pumpkins were a bridge that connected the classic sounds of ‘80s alternative radio and the post-Nirvana breakthrough that would define what alternative radio would become. For some, Smashing Pumpkins were the strangest band they listened to. … read more
Localized: Thalia Condo
Thalia Condo believes that music can help those seeking something to believe in, those seeking a source of hope. It is that approach and perspective on life and her particular craft that has gotten Condo where she is today. … read more
