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Themselves
SLUG caught up with themselves while on their European tour for an interview reflective of their eccentric style and personality. … read more
More Fog. More Lasers. More Ham. Less Sleep: New York’s...
When I hear the word “crew” used to describe a group of musicians, my first instinct is that the reason for the crew is to make up for some lacking in the crew members. For New York’s Trouble & Bass, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Each member of this party-promoting, record-producing, track-remixing bass juggernaut can stand alone, but together they represent some of the most aggressively fantastic bass-heavy dance music in the DJ world. … read more
Grudge City Activities
The Summer of 2008 was difficult on the hardcore community in Utah. There wasn’t much left of a scene that was once packed with fans, musicians, and genuine veterans of the movement. Trevor Hale (Cherem, Tamerlane), Dan Fletcher (Skeiff d’ Bargg, City to City, First Blood), and Sias Parsons all agreed on that point. The
The Rebirth of Raunch Records
Expect the vinyl-friendly store to carry many LP reissues of classic punk rock, as well as stuff you’ve never heard of inside Raunch Records. … read more
Thrice: Dustin Kensrue Interview
I’m often asked what kind of music I listen to. For the past few years, my response has simply been “Thrice.” My answer envelops a variety of genres, an evolving discography, an impressive live show and consistently high quality music. I caught up with vocalist/guitarist Dustin Kensrue while to talk about everything from their new album to the band’s future plans. … read more
Gaza: Shouting from Soapbox Tops
Gaza is not an “anti-“ band. Anti-religion or anti-Mormon, anti-meat or anti-you, Gaza is more about things than against them. … read more
Skinny Puppy visits Salt Lake City without a new album.
On the proverbial eve of Skinny Puppy’s third show in Salt Lake City since officially reforming in 2003, vocalist and mad showman Nivek Ogre (aka Kevin Ogilvie) seems to be in a fine mood…despite my interrupting a Skinny Puppy rehearsal and the fact that their current label, SPV, has filed for insolvency, essentially putting the status of the newest Skinny Puppy album in limbo. … read more
Rock n Roll Academy: Rock Out 4 Life
Playing music should be fun—it shouldn’t feel like you are doing chores or homework. At least that’s how Dave Payne and Mike Sartain feel about things. “We teach students how to enjoy music for the rest of their lives,” says Payne. At the Rock ‘n’ Roll Academy the list of rules is short. The most striking of them is “Mandatory Pleasure and Happiness.” … read more
Prize Country: Treacherous Treasures and Tour Tales
Being the “old guys” suits Prize Country. The band’s maturity shows in its tight, but raw, sound that is as brash as it is groovy. … read more
GWAR: Granny Sex, Crack & Heavy Metal
There is no correct reason to worship GWAR, there is only a wrong way and that way is not on their knees. A lot of old people like GWAR. … read more