Killbot’s back with insatiable metal hunger in The Horror E.P. Deavy Metal eases us into the mayhem with a gorgeous classical guitar intro in “Beware the Moon,” which is riddled with howls from a werewolf and the whimpers of victims-to-be. … read more
Local Reviews: Laserfang
Laserfang opens their album the way that most bands would close a set after a multi-song encore. The first track on the album, “Master Control Program” starts with a minute-long musical instrument orgy before diving into a funky, electro-infused dance party. … read more
Local Reviews: Problem Daughter
I’m a little disappointed that it took me this long to find out about this band. Problem Daughter delivers catchy-as-hell punk rock atop major-key chord progressions with fun upbeat instrumental work. What’s interesting is that the actual words that singer Regan Ashton belts out in songs like “Good Friends” aren’t what initially seize our attention, but, rather, his timbre and comfort with his melodies—he demonstrates his vocal skills with a balance of scratchy and melodic singing. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Griffin Siebert
Griffin Siebert has a sticker out that says something along the lines of “Nobody Does It Like Griff.” Can you argue, looking at the guy’s method?! Shot while filming for BOOM. … read more
Mike Brown’s Salt Lake City Guide!
Hi, and welcome to Salt Lake City! Once you finish watching movies in Park City wearing fake animals on your head, allow me, Mike Brown, to show you around. … read more
Beer of the Month: Sir Malcom’s Stout
As we enter the month of December, you may start seeing more big, full-bodied beers that are maxed out with flavor and fat with alcohol. Sir Malcom’s Stout walks the line between two worlds: it’s a flavorful option that doesn’t have that hammering blow. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Mike Zanelli
Mike Zanelli – Crooked Grind – SLC, Utah
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Local Reviews: Stumphead
When I first looked at the album art (done in MS Paint by the looks of it) and subsequently popped in the CD, I just assumed that the band was made up of a bunch of lazy, masturbating high school sophomores. Imagine my surprise when minimal web-based research revealed that these dudes are old enough to grow facial hair and drink in bars. … read more
Local Reviews: Theta Naught
It’s Naught Christmas-time! If there is one thing to avoid like the plague this Holiday season it is overproduced, pandering Christmas albums. Luckily, for Theta Naught, Naught Christmas is none of those things. … read more
Local Reviews: Uncle Scam
There is only word I can really use to describe Uncle Scam: “Sexxxcellent.” The band, no matter how good they are, has contributed to the English language in a way where it will never be the same. “Sexxxcellent” is the title of the second track on the band’s genre-smashing, provactive full length, and I’m pretty sure the song is about singer Ischa’s sexual encounter with some unnamed grappling partner. … read more
Movie Review: Rogue One
In Rogue One, Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) is the daughter of Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), who happens to be the lead weapons developer for the Death Star. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Nic Smith
Nic Smith has grown into the feature writer that he is today, as he deftly covers music, art and culture in Salt Lake City. … read more