The Oregonian

The Oregonian
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“The Oregonian” might be the creepiest film I have ever seen. This is probably because Reeder doesn’t employ any of the usual techniques director’s use when attempting to create a disturbing film.  … read more

The Octopus Project with Birthquake

The Octopus Project with Birthquake
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 Nothing is more refreshing than attending a show where the crowd is totally absorbed in what’s happening on stage. On the final night of February Birthquake and The Octopus Project delivered captivating and joy-inducing performances at The Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City.

 
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Pitchfork Showcase at Emo’s

Pitchfork Showcase at Emo’s
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Tuesday night at SXSW kicked off with a bang at the Pitchfork showcase at Emo’s with performances from No Joy, Weekend, Beach Fossils and Gold Panda. … read more

Vans Showcase at Emo’s

Vans Showcase at Emo’s
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On Wednesday night Vans hosted a showcase at Emo’s that featured appearances by hardcore legends like Keith Morris’ OFF! and Bad Brains, as well as more contemporary groups fueled by that same energy like Trash Talk and Black Lips.

 
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The Growlers at SXSW

The Growlers at SXSW
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On Wednesday, March 16 I had the chance to check out The Growlers, not once, but twice in one day. I first heard about this group in early Sept. a few days before they were set to play a show in Salt Lake City at Urban Lounge.  … read more

Starfucker at Peckerheads

Starfucker at Peckerheads
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Nothing is better than watching a band thoroughly enjoy themselves on stage. Such was the case with Starfucker when they performed a short, mid-day set in a tiny space at SXSW on Wednesday. … read more

The Kills at Emo’s

The Kills at Emo’s
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Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills played a jaw dropping set on Thursday evening at Emo’s during SXSW.  … read more

Brooklyn Vegan Day Party at Lovejoys at SXSW

Brooklyn Vegan Day Party at Lovejoys at SXSW
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 Friday afternoon at Lovejoys in Austin was the place to be for all things heavy, with sets by Maryland’s Magrudergrind and Salt Lake City’s own Gaza.
 
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Exene Cervenka at Red Eyed Fly

Exene Cervenka at Red Eyed Fly
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Forget everything you know about the female vocalist that fronted legendary punk band X. Well … almost everything.  … read more

The Orchard Showcase at Cedar Street Courtyard

The Orchard Showcase at Cedar Street Courtyard
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  On Friday evening in Austin Generationals, Charles Bradley and The Black Angels performed at Cedar Street Courtyard. The showcase would be one of the best I saw while in Austin. It’s still hard to find the words to describe how great it was … read more