Show Reviews
The Shortest Girl At The Tallest Man On Earth
Kristian Matsson goes by The Tallest Man on Earth and has released four full-length albums and two EPs. Mattson is a folk genius, with acoustic sets that attract people from every direction. … read more
The Tallest Man On Earth @ Park City Live 08.25
The Tallest Man on Earth may not truly be exceptional in height, but his sound came as though it was projected from the highest altitude on the planet. His first performance in Park City was a refreshing experience, as he described his love for the mountains, the people and everything Utah. Fans got to enjoy
Slipknot @ USANA 08.21 with Lamb of God, Bullet For...
It seems like only yesterday I was a wee lass of 20-something, deep in the throes of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, stoked on what was supposed to be a massive tour date featuring Slipknot, Lamb of God and Shadows Fall. One of the Slipknot dudes got sick and had to cancel the
Tinariwen @ Urban 08.13 with JJUUJJUU
If I had to sum Tinariwen up from witnessing their performance, I would have to say theirs is a sound that describes and complements the word “beauty” perfectly. … read more
Richard Thompson @ State Room 08.13 with Morgan Snow
From his folk rock work in the 1960s with the Fairport Convention to his dozens of acoustic and electric solo records in the years since, Richard Thompson has been a driving force in guitar-based rock for his entire career. … read more
Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ Urban 07.29 with Vinyl Williams
Everything was just as it should be as I sat twiddling my thumbs inside the Urban Lounge. Then, life changed in an instant as Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s lead singer, Ruban Nielson, tapped me on the shoulder, and asked if I could join the band on stage when the time came. SYKE. It was just
Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 07.28 with CHAPPO
Yukon Blonde started the night off in a big way—a healthy five-piece group with five vocal mics. … read more
Spyhop Heatwave
Spyhop’s Musicology program hosted its annual Spyhop Heatwave at Red Butte Garden on July 29 to celebrate the graduation of bands Pelicant’s and Arcane. This free, all-ages show included a taco cart and free ice cream with a DJ livening up the preshow scene. Spyhop offers Salt Lake’s youth a variety of media-based instruction in
Frnkiero AndThe Cellabration @ The Loading Dock 07.22 with Homeless...
It’s 8:03 p.m. on a Wednesday night, I am standing in an alley outside of Frank Iero’s tour bus waiting for a brief interview with the man himself—a man who I first saw play with My Chemical Romance back when I was in 8th grade, a man who would shortly take the stage of The
Magic Sword @ Super Top Secret with Street Fever, Quilts,...
Lynden Williams is the man behind Neighborhood Brains, as well as a new music project known as 1991. Williams’ latest music showcase, Neighborhood Brains and Squarewave Sound present Magic Sword at Super Top Secret, was a night full of “firsts.” The showcase marked the first time 1991 had played live, the first time STS (which