Authors: James Orme
Tiger Tiger Burning Bright: Tiger Army @ The Complex 07.08...
When I was just out of high school, Tiger Army were my band. After first hearing them, I changed the way I dressed, I started tracking down psychobilly and rockabilly records, and I certainly started thinking about music differently. So for me, going to see the band live at The Complex was like visiting with
You, Me and The Devil: The Devil Makes Three
Drawing from folk, hot jazz, all types of acoustic music and just enough edge to put punk on the list, The Devil Makes Three is a one-of-a-kind act that has been spellbinding audiences around the country. This drummer-less three-piece conjures up thoughts of Depression-era sting and jug bands, but remains relevant to the present day. I had a chance to talk to frontman Pete Bernhard about the genesis of such a band and where The Devil Makes Three fits in this contemporary music scene. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2025
But no man (they/them) is an island, and so I’ve called upon some of SLC’s oldheads who helped me find some of the freshest (25+ year-old) tracks from Utah’s golden era. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2025
No cultural references in this intro, just the music. January’s picks are notably mellow with contemporary big band, hip-hop and winding electronic tracks. … read more
Local Review: John Elwood Morgan – New Skies
The EP shows a polished mix of roots music genres that John Elwood Morgan taps into while still remaining something all his own. … read more
Local Review: Seaslak – Oh Lord, My Retinas!
Seaslak’s Oh My Retinas shakes out to be a net positive, making this is a forest for the trees situation that still allows us to enjoy ourselves. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: November 2024
Here in SLC, we’ll be focused on the right thing: sick local bands making sick music. Below are six more incredible tracks to dig into. … read more
Dapper at Daybreak: Records, Auctions and Community
Sherwood has spent an inordinate amount of time and effort hunting down records—even traveling the world to buy whole collections. … read more
Please Bear With Me: Gay Tattoos By Cory Harris
How valuable is self expression if you don’t feel allowed to be true to yourself? Cory Harris, an artist at Loyalty Tattoos, has had an incredible journey. … read more
Coloring Cats & Dogs: The Tattoo Artistry of Bryan Vigil
Vigil has found a way to connect on a deep level with each piece and person he tattoos, as well as their furry friend. … read more