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PAX South 2015
When they announced PAX South at last year’s PAX East, I was determined to get my ass to Texas—I wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity to attend an inaugural PAX. It was, what my sister and I nicknamed, “Chibi PAX,” but it was still a great experience. … read more
King Tuff @ Kilby Court 01.28 with Breakers, Rich Girls
My journey to Kilby Court, from the heart of downtown SLC, is inspired by a certain persistence in the face of the bone-chilling cold. This trip is done on foot as some right bleeding bastard decided to remove the wheels off of my bike sometime prior to tonight’s gig. … read more
Scott Kelly and the Road Home @ Heart of Gold...
Heart of Gold Tattoo stretched its welcoming arms around me the moment I walked through the door. The tattoo-shop-turned-acoustic-music-venue smelled sterile, as tattoo shops do, and the walls were covered in black-framed hand drawn pieces, primarily beautiful traditional-style tattoo designs. … read more
The Relationship @ Urban Lounge 01.25 with Desert Noises, Nix...
On Sunday, January 25th, 2015 Urban Lounge in downtown Salt Lake City hosted The Relationship (ft. Brian Bell of Weezer) and opening act Desert Noises. The night was supplimented by Nix Beat, who provided a star-studded, glam rock DJ set. … read more
Aesop Rock at Urban Lounge 01.19 with Rob Sonic, DJ...
The crowd as a whole looked more like they were there to see Local Natives, and not the indie rap giants that are Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic, but maybe that’s just the direction of style that rap nerds are headed towards … read more
Cruel Hand @ Kilby Court 01.13 with Angel Du$t, The...
Portland’s Cruel Hand moshed their way through SLC on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Joining them in the pit were Angel Du$t and The Beautiful Ones, bringing their hardcore energy to Kilby Court. … read more
Zola Jesus @ Urban Lounge 01.12 with Deradoorian
Zola Jesus’ Nika Danilova played at Urban Lounge on January 12, 2015 in support of her latest album, Taiga. … read more
Localized: Merchant Royal, Big Wild Wings and Night Wings @...
On the smoggy night of Jan. 10, three of Salt Lake’s innovative female-fronted bands took the stage at Urban Lounge for an evening of ethereal melody and groovy rock. Sponsored by: Uinta Brewing Company, 90.9fm KRCL, and Spilt Ink. … read more
Diabolical Records Presents: BANDEMONIUM!
On Dec. 12, 2014, over 70 individuals—from different spectrums of the SLC/Utah music scene—signed up to be randomly selected to play in bands for Diabolical Record’s BANDEMONIUM. These new groups would be given two weeks to practice and strut their stuff for 10–15 minute sets of improvisation, music or whatever. … read more
Billy Idol @ The Complex with Bleachers & Priory 12.15.14
On Monday, December 15th, 2014 Billy Idol came to Salt Lake City and played a sold out show at The Complex with supporting bands Bleachers & Priory. … read more