Show Reviews
CrucialFest 5 Gallery: Area 51 – Day Two
Perfect lineup, decent sound and tons of energy made day two of CrucialFest 5 a blast. … read more
CrucialFest 5 Gallery: Area 51 – Day One
Day One of Crucialfest with photos from bands including: Baby Gurl, Throes, Eons, Settle Down, and Royal Thunder. … read more
CrucialFest 5 Recap: Area 51 – Day One
It’s finally here! My musical Christmas is here (I should have a beer advent calendar) and oh boy, was it a fun first night. In a matter of six hours, I saw eleven bands. While bouncing between the booze and sans-booze rooms at Area 51 (a venue I haven’t been to since I was 17. It hasn’t changed a bit.) I had my face melted off on multiple occasions. … read more
Death by Salt V: Koala Temple, The Nods, The Troubles...
The second of two record release parties for Death by Salt V was held at Diabolical Records on June 13. It featured music by Koala Temple, The Nods, The Troubles—all three of which have an exclusive track on the new compilation album. … read more
Alex Calder @ Kilby Court 06.15 with Lemon & Le...
If I hadn’t gone to Graywhale Entertainment to check out some new records, then I probably never would’ve known that Alex Calder was coming to Salt Lake City. But, there was his name in all of its glory on Graywhale’s whiteboard, nestled in a list chock-full of upcoming shows. … read more
Red Butte Wheels of Soul: A Spirited Performance
The sun beat down the treeless lawn of Red Butte Gardens more forcefully than the incoherent drums over the speaker. Patrons quickly ate their grapes and cheese—trying to savor the last bit of moisture left over from the tupperware. Wine and beer flowed unhindered as any possible respite from the sun was explored. … read more
Death by Salt V: Dark Seas, Breakers, Albino Father @...
The first of two record release parties for Death by Salt V was held at the Urban Lounge on June 12. It featured music by Dark Seas, Breakers and Albino Father—all three of which have an exclusive track on the new compilation album. … read more
Zombiecock @ Kilby Court 06.13 with Wolf Blitzer, Breaux, CVPITVLS
Shows where the primary musical entertainment is provided by bands that have a hardcore or punk sound tend to be some of my favorites. Although I am a fan of both musical styles, I have found in the past that the reason these types of shows hold such a special place in my heart is due to the fact that the energy and overall performances of these groups are usually at the highest levels. The Zombiecock show at Kilby Court was no exception. … read more
Quintron and Miss Pussycat @ Urban Lounge 06.03 with Nots...
Due to an overeager anxiousness for tonight’s gig—and with nowhere else to go— I arrive way too early at Urban Lounge. Inside, the venue is largely empty with the exception of Quintron and Miss Pussycat getting their various props organized onstage. … read more
Tame Impala @ The Depot 05.29 with Kuroma
I arrived at The Depot right as Kuroma, who apparently have members of MGMT’s touring band, were walking on stage and getting into their first song. These guys play a really great blend of psychedelic rock and sunny, beach-ready indie pop. After they finished their first song and I’d gotten settled on the main floor, their guitarist ran off stage and disappeared for about three minutes because he’d left his electric guitar on the service elevator on the side of the stage. … read more