Foxygen @ The State Room 04.05

Foxygen. Photo: Cara Robbins

Foxygen rose to fame in part due to their incredibly witty and raucous album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic, and in part because of their explosive, theatrical, at times completely fucked-up, dramatic live performances. Thus, I was somewhat anxious and feverishly excited to have the opportunity to see them live here in Salt Lake in support of their most recent release, Hang. … read more

Binge-Worthy Journalism: Serial Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder @ Eccles Center 04.01

Photo: Robert Torres

At their Binge-Worthy Journalism talk in Park City’s Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, Koenig noted, “We thought it would be great if we could get 300,000 downloads.” They may have undersold themselves slightly, as they reached that number about three days after release. … read more

Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders

Jude Wanders. Photo: ThatGuyGil

One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more

Ballet for the People: Municipal Ballet Co. Teams Up with Conquer Monster

(L–R) Metatransit dancers Tristana Yegge, Amy Falls, Nora Price, Hannah Bowcutt and Laura Skold. Photos: @clancycoop

Sarah Longoria, Director of the Municipal Ballet Company, says, “We want to present ballet in a way that we believe people would enjoy.” The company’s upcoming show Metatransit—in collaboration with Conquer Monster—directly reflects this ideal. Catch the futuristic collaboration on April 7 and 8 at Urban Lounge. … read more

Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store

Photo: Chris Kiernan

Lavender Vinyl houses an eclectic and well-rounded mix of vinyl records in many different genres, and has already made an impact on Ogden’s music scene despite having only been in business for less than a year. For owners Hallows and Lundell, the name Lavender Vinyl draws a parallel between the serenity that comes with music and the calming effect of lavender. … read more