Bleachers @ In The Venue 03.06 with Joywave, Night Terrors of 1927

Bleachers @ In The Venue 03.06 with Joywave, Night Terrors...
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Not since post-dreadlocks Incubus have I seen a band come out to so many screeching fans. Arms raised and grasping for lead singer contact, the followers of Bleachers were completely exhilarated to see their band play live.  … read more

March 2015 Comic Book Reviews

March 2015 Comic Book Reviews

Comic book review for America’s Got Powers, Chastity, C.O.W.L., Criminal, Curse, Judge Dredd, The Manhattan Projects, Orphan Blade, Outcast, Possessions, Suicide Risk, Wasteland and Wayward.

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An Observation of Earth: Interview with THEESatisfaction

An Observation of Earth: Interview with THEESatisfaction
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Seattle is fostering a new wave of progressive music, built on jazz, soul and hip-hop, led by THEESatisfaction and Shabazz Palaces. THEESatisfaction got their break when Sub Pop signed the duo after hearing their contributions to Shabazz Palace’s 2011 album, Black Up.  … read more

Creature Feature: Lukas Robin Hood

Creature Feature: Lukas Robin Hood
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No, Lukas Robin Hood wasn’t named after that Robin Hood, if that’s what you’re thinking. He’s named after his grandpa, Robin Hood (brother to “Little” John and “Maid” Marian). … read more

LGBTQ: Moving Forward In Popular Culture

LGBTQ: Moving Forward In Popular Culture
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A few relevant discussions did pop up during the Q&A session, but it still felt more like an impromptu gay pride assembly rather than a pertinent discussion about homosexuality in pop culture. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Homesick

Sundance Film Review: Homesick
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Homesick is an interesting character study of Charlotte, who must work to forgive her mother and—for lack of better words—grow up by delving into this queerness. It’s an interesting, fun drama that thrives in the discomfort it engenders with Charlotte’s and Henrik’s transgressive love. … read more

Creature Feature: Derek Perry

Creature Feature: Derek Perry
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When one thinks of Salt Lake’s Bad Kids Collective, certain images come to mind—wild, frenetic performances and elaborate, often fantastic costumes. No Bad Kid embodies this lifestyle more than Derek Perry, Salt Lake resident and Club Kid extraordinaire. There’s just one thing that sets Perry apart—he’s never performed onstage. … read more

Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation

Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation
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Lilith describes her/his performance style as gory and raw. “I enjoy that my art makes people talk,” she/he says, likening her performance to political theater. One visceral example was when she smashed a model LDS Temple on stage at Metro Bar, which elicited strong responses—both complimentary and derogatory—from onlookers. … read more

Being Human is Not a Crime: Interview with Kristin Beck

Being Human is Not a Crime: Interview with Kristin Beck
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Living a life against the grain has been the norm for Kristin Beck since her teenage years. In high school, Kristin sported a mohawk and listened to punk and hardcore bands such as Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies and Circle Jerks. … read more