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Metric Wants It All
On the dancefloor-ready heels of their sixth studio album, Pagans in Vegas, Metric return to The Depot on Feb. 17 as strong as ever in their 17-year career. … read more
Obituary: Violent By Nature
Over the years, Obituary stuck to their roots and let the music “flow without thinking too hard,” says Don. … read more
Localized: New Shack
Industrious and resilient, Provo-based synthpop duo New Shack have burst into a bright existence in the last year and a half. … read more
Localized: Angel Magic
Released in November 2015 on Utah’s premier electronic label, Hel Audio, Fall Through is a complete vision of Angel Magic’s elegant combo of raw, beat-driven electropop and soft, tranquil vocals. … read more
Dance Out in the Sun: Interview with Hive Riot
Comprising brother/sister-in-law duo Mindy (vocals) and Dustin Gledhill (synths), Hive Riot brings both artists’ best attributes to light. “I felt like we both had strengths we could bring to the table” says Mindy. … read more
LumberJerks: The Midwest’s Newest Garage Hoppers
The state of Illinois has had a rich history of punk/hardcore bands whose influence has stretched to even the smallest of American towns. One such micro cosm is the town of Joliet, IL which houses the band LumberJerks—a DIY, basement-conceived trio with a love of raw, loud and badass punk rock. Garnering prominence as one
The Moth & The Flame Play Velour’s 10th Anniversary
The Moth & The Flame, LA via Utah’s kindest Art Rock band took a break from their creative exuberance to indulge us with questions about their hometown. Being that it’s winter, we invite you to snuggle up, grab some hard or soft cider and spend some time with a local favorite. … read more
Localized: Herban Empire
Homegrown alt-reggae group Herban Empire have been a part of the local circuit for almost 10 years, as they are the product of good friends with a shared love for music. The interest in the same kind of bands, such as 311 and Sublime, fed into their style, and soon they were creating their own take on the genre. … read more
Temple: Thriving Communities and Industrial Safe Havens
Salt Lake City’s industrial community is alive and well. For more than a decade, Area 51 has been the lifeblood of Utah’s goth, industrial, synthpop and EBM community. On Jan. 20 at Area 51, DJ Mistress Nancy and Reverend 23 will host the two-year anniversary of Temple, a community-based get-together for the fans of industrial, electronic, goth and all that dwells in between. … read more
Localized: Tribe of I
Since forming in 2012, Tribe of I have been a group that thrives on live performances and improvisation. The positive vibes that Tribe of I emanate come from a unique mix of alternative, reggae and hip-hop. It’s a combination that has garnered the attention of the larger, national acts that Tribe of I have opened for, as well as earning them a solid and loyal fanbase within the Salt Lake reggae scene. … read more