Under the Rose: Thinking About Death with SubRosa

Posted on October 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Over the last five years, SubRosa has grown into one of Salt Lake City’s better-known metal bands, and with the release of More Constant Than The Gods on Profound Lore Sept. 17, the band has shown that their high profile is well-earned. This third full-length release shows a startling amount of growth in lyrical and musical quality from No Help For The Mighty Ones. Guitarist Rebecca Vernon calls it, “By far, the most grueling album I’ve ever put together.” … read more

Zine Reviews

Posted on June 5, 2013 (May 21, 2024) by Alton Barnhart

Zine reviews for Paramour Magazine, Paper Instagram and Slay Team: The Poser Wars.
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Through Smoke and Music: the Spiritual Reckoning of Dax Riggs

Posted on October 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Dax Riggs is a different breed. While his songs may have evolved through the decades, Riggs is proud of every inch of his catalogue. His most recent years have introduced fans to a raw and toned-down brand of folksy swamp-rock blues that is powerful in its minimalist and stark expressions of primeval darkness from Riggs’ deep, crooning voice. … read more

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Mallet Militia: Utah Bike Polo

Posted on April 29, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Once I learned that Utah is home to two regular bike polo clubs, Beehive Bike Polo Club (BBPC) and Ogden Bike Polo Club (OBPC), I became enthralled by YouTube videos of the sport, with bicycle riders coursing across outdoor courts, whacking balls with mallets like how hockey players whack pucks with sticks. … read more

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Princess Kennedy: Growing Up Kennedy

Posted on October 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

I’m the youngest of seven children, and Brady we’re not. I thought I’d share a little insight into a prominent Mormon family that has all the real–life problems of “less important, non-title holding members.” I’m thanking god, at this point, that none of them read my column, cuz honey, I’m about to get real on you bitches! … read more

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Beautiful Godzilla: Highway Haikus

Posted on July 1, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

For better or worse, I’ve accepted that being a human with breasts, long hair and a voluptuous backside automatically subjects me to a barrage of verbal assaults the moment I step outside. … read more

October 2013 Local Music Reviews

Posted on October 2, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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Skate Photo Feature: Oliver Buchanan

Posted on October 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

The IBM stairs are big. I have wanted to shoot with someone here for a long time, and who better to skate these stairs than Oliver? … read more

Princess Kennedy: Drag Racing

Posted on April 3, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Every Monday night, RuPaul hosts a TV show that airs on the Logo Channel, a TV network (or netwerq) that is geared toward the pink side of the cable viewer, and is all gay, all day! Trust me when I say our programs are way racier than yours, the raciest being RuPaul’s aptly named Drag Race. The reality/contest show is, for all intents and purposes, “America’s Next Top Tranny.” Past challenges include photo shoots, standup comedy and singing––and queens, you better listen to Ru’s tag line: “Don’t fuck it up!” … read more