Just ask Saffron, the lead singer of the hot new techno-rock band Republica, how to have it all and still remain level-headed. … read more
Republica
Film Review: Hokum
While I was anticipating something more preceding Hokum, it has only furthered my hypothesis that studios know that they can get away with mediocre movies. … read more
Film Review: Mother Mary
“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee,” or whatever those Catholics say. With David Lowery’s feature, our dear Mother Mary is anything but full of grace. … read more
Film Review: The Wizard of the Kremlin
The most hopeful outlook I can give for The Wizard of the Kremlin is that it makes such a meager impression that it’s unlikely to be remembered. … read more
The Beauty School Industry Is in Jeopardy, and These Utah Leaders Are Asking for Help
Three beauty school owners tell me about the threat facing the beauty industry across the country: the possible end of federal financial aid for beauty schools. … read more
The Heavy-Hitting Performances of Kilby Block Party 7
Through skin-crackling heat and packed TRAX carts, Kilby Block Party brought its “show must go on” mentality and thousands of festival-goers joined in. … read more
Wasatch Mountain Film Festival Celebrates Women in Film and Adventure
MISSe-en-scène acknowledged the importance of highlighting women’s work in the industry. The festival had never dedicated a block to female filmmakers before. … read more
Where Adrenaline Meets Soul: Stories from the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival 2026
At the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival surrounded by outdoor gear, filmmakers delivered something deeper than adrenaline: connection and human nature. … read more
Wasatch Mountain Film Festival Review: Protecting Our Playground
Protecting Our Playground is a reminder that there are people out there fighting the good fight and making sure to leave more than just a carbon footprint. … read more
Written in Blood: Hard Music For a Hard World — September 1996
New York thrashers Pro-Pain have their latest album, Contents Under Pressure. These boys play with the cool self-assurance of knowing they’re damn good. … read more
CD Reviews: September 1996
Well, I guess it is now no longer a question of talent at all, but a question of fad. This is the 90s age of fads and anything people will buy is good music. … read more
The Mermen
Out of pure love of writing and performing music, The Mermen shifted the human consciousness of modern surf music and created their own niche and following. … read more
