Music
Local Band: Nine Spine Stickleback
In the September issue of this here rag, I did a CD review of Prospector, by the local band Nine Spine Stickleback. At that time, I had very little information on them. Well, since that time, I’ve had the opportunity to meet the band and see them play live. After hearing the CD, I was
The Stiff Sheet: May 1995
SLUG Writers review national albums from the likes of Johnette Napolitano, Holly Vincent, Innocence Mission and The Leaving Trains among others. … read more
Vowel Movement: An all too brief talk with Johnette Napolitano
The reason for the quote, besides its deep meaning to the lyrics, is that Johnette Napolitano has tied two ends of time nicely, and is stringing up for more. … read more
Local Artist: Andre Jefferson
His early influences were Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix. He also has a thing for Lightnin’ Hopkins, but I had to drag it out of him. … read more
Record And Tape Reviews: August 1991
The Pixies continue to move forward in their musical legacy, improving on their former style and adding new brilliance to their recording career. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1991
I know, you’re all getting sick of me touting Jello’s virtues. Tough shit, since this is one you cannot miss! … read more
Feature Band: Iceburn
I have been keeping an eye on the straight edge scene. I knew that it would not last, in Salt Lake however, things have a way of popping up a bit late and never leaving. … read more
Notes From the Industrial Underground: July 1991
So turn on the disco ball, and put on your favorite spandex outfit and work it! … read more
Record Reviews: June 1991
Dinosaur JR – Green Mind The first I heard of Dinosaur JR was their cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven.” I thought Robert Smith had redone the song, making up for the mistake he’d done that first time. I was dead wrong. Now the band has left SST for a “major” and had a
Movie and Video: Rubin and Ed
Rubin is a shut-in, with a fondness for Mahler and rubber squeeze toys. He also possesses a pair of ninja platform shoes which are lethal at thirty paces. … read more
Notes From The Industrial Underground: The Thrill Kill Kult
This is where true industrial music originated. Pick this up or die! … read more
Concert Review: Throwing Muses at U of U Mayfest
If you missed Throwing Muses, you lost out. Make an opportunity to see them live. … read more