For 16 years, modern8—a small collection of brand-scape architects—have been bent on pondering the deeper meanings of their community. It is their mission to market a more attachment-informed process. … read more
Modern 8: Emotive by Design
OK, So This is Pop Perfection: Poptone @ The Depot 06.23
The night is filled with Tones on Tail tracks, five of which I’ve never had the opportunity to hear live. Maybe I’m more hungry for the songs that I haven’t seen live in 15 years, but I think a large part of what makes tonight work better than the 2002 tour show the presence of Haskins and Dompe. This is Poptone storming the stage. … read more
Just Our Type: Actual Source’s Contemporary Design + Multi-Format Publishing
Just over two years ago, graphic designers Davis Ngarupe and JP Haynie presented their design-geared exhibition, Actual Source, at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
Ryan Adams @ Eccles Theater 06.18 with Karen Elson
Once the set was clear of musicians, more smoke was added in the form of burning sage, a further attempt to ritually clear the area of any other entities before the lights dimmed. Adams came on board, along with his new band, opening up the music hall by instantly filling it with “Let It Ride.” … read more
Creature Feature: M*SC
Carley’s recent performances as the reidentified M*SC have been fun, music-oriented performances where he’s even begun producing and DJing his own sets. … read more
Jet Rock n’ Roll: Blast Off With Guitar Wolf
“‘Jet’ is the word I like best in this universe. The explosive music with the thundering noise—like a jet engine—is what we want to play.” … read more
A Few Words with ‘Fro
Seldom do we see a true emcee spawn out of an online rap challenge, but that’s exactly happened when then 16-year-old A-F-R-O won the Definition of a Rap Flow contest and blew up on the internet. … read more
Intelligent Designers & Fabrication Evolved: Project Sunday
Building upon their not-so-humble beginning of creating gorgeous tables, consoles and other home furnishings built for life, Project Sunday has graduated into working with clients to realize their specific dream alongside the immaculate taste, advice and direction of the Project Sunday team. … read more
Persistence of Audio: Skullcandy’s Process
The core ideals of Skullcandy speak to their heavy consumer focus and passion to create a connection between their users and the music they listen to. … read more
Localized: Harold Henry
Harold Henry are a “whiskey-drenched folk” trio brought together by musical serendipity, playing evocative, dynamic, emotionally and whiskey-driven folk music. … read more
Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
Art Revival: Pierpont Gallery Stroll
Tucked behind the iconic Crane building right in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Pierpont Avenue is a thriving public block with a colorful and historic past. During the next monthly Pierpont Gallery Stroll, visit Erica Smith’s collaborative jewelry space and Eric Waddington’s new Fringe Gallery. … read more
