Localized: Forest Feathers

(L–R) Brandon Kohler, Drew Harris and Camron Sackett interlace Forest Feathers’ subtle yet complex soundscapes with prog-, math- and post-rock underpinnings. Photo: Russel Daniels

Forest Feathers, a dynamic group that incorporates the dreamy space of prog-rock into the technical elements of math rock, initially started as a solo project by Camron Sackett in 2013. Sackett had no idea that the project would eventually evolve into the atmospheric sounds, sampling and shredding that currently represent the local trio. … read more

Rocking n’ Rolling On and Off the Board: TCOY Coughlin

Backside flip. Photo: Niels Jensen

TCOY Coughlin rips, both on a skateboard and on the drums. When it comes to his skating, we’re talking 50-50 front shuvits on sketchy uprails followed by equally sketchy hill bombs. And the music? Straight rock n’ roll—with a dose of psychedelia. So, if you haven’t heard his band, Max Pain and the Groovies, now’s a good time to toss on a track. … read more

No Gas for Green Goods: Try Walking to Urban Greens Market

(L–R) Real Food Rising’s Sara Simmons oversees teen employees Lilly Slack, Oliver Nsengiyumva and Oscar Arriaga at Urban Greens Market, which provides healthy food for the Glendale and Poplar Grove communities of SLC. Photo: John Barkiple

With the support of a USDA grant, SLCgreen has teamed up with The Green Urban Lunch Box, Utahns Against Hunger and Salt Lake Community Action Program’s Real Food Rising to establish Urban Greens Market, five pop-up markets that provide fresh and local produce within walking distance to community members. … read more

Garlic Planting & Growing

Illustration: Christian Broadbent // madetrue.com

Click on the image for a quick infographic on how to plant and grow your own garlic, based on resources by Marybeth Janerich (Wasatch Community Gardens) and Pete Rasmussen (Sandhill Farms). For detailed tips, tricks and how-tos on growing your own garlic (along with countless other garden goodies), visit Wasatch Community Gardens and Sandhill Farms‘ websites at

Doughnut Worry: The Big O’s Serving Up Vegan Treats

(L–R) Scrumptious gourmet vegan doughnuts are the name of the game for Big O crew Jon Bruni, Ally Curzon, Jessica Curzon and Leah Curzon. Photo: Logan Sorenson

Three months ago, a brand-new, family-run hotspot popped up on Broadway called The Big O Doughnuts. If you haven’t already heard, they’re deep-frying a creative spin on a classic favorite. In a short amount of time, this completely plant-based, locally sourced shop is making a big name for itself among vegans and non-vegans alike for its uniquely delicious vegan doughnuts, and owner Jess Curzon is eager to see where this shop takes her. … read more