Review: Complicated Animals – In This Game

Review: Complicated Animals – In This Game
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Complicated Animals = Astrud Gilberto x Rabbit Fur Coat–era Jenny Lewis   … read more

MOTUS After Dark @ The Red Door 02.28

MOTUS After Dark @ The Red Door 02.28
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If the show performed by the Musicians Of The Utah Symphony (MOTUS) at The Red Door on Feb. 28 is any indicator of how this group of a dozen or so musicians plan on bringing the music of classical composers closer towards the “mainstream,” then I think they stand a very good chance of realizing their goals. Allow me to explain.   … read more

An Observation of Earth: Interview with THEESatisfaction

An Observation of Earth: Interview with THEESatisfaction
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Seattle is fostering a new wave of progressive music, built on jazz, soul and hip-hop, led by THEESatisfaction and Shabazz Palaces. THEESatisfaction got their break when Sub Pop signed the duo after hearing their contributions to Shabazz Palace’s 2011 album, Black Up.  … read more

Utah Arts Festival Masquerade Party @ The Rail Event Center 02.21

Utah Arts Festival Masquerade Party @ The Rail Event Center...
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The Utah Arts Festival celebrates the artists who make it possible through a Masquerade Party filled with good food, good booze, and good times. All proceeds from the event go to supporting the artisitc programming of the UAF.  … read more

Chaos Raids USA Tour 2015 @ Area 51 02.17 with 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn, Wolvhammer, Die Off

Chaos Raids USA Tour 2015 @ Area 51 02.17 with...
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As I arrived at Area 51, I walked toward the stage on the second floor, where the bands would be playing. While I did, there was definitely a feeling one would get at a church congregation, however this “legion” (as 1349 calls their fans), was not there to celebrate anything remotely “holy.”  … read more

Musicians and Magicians @ 50 West Club 02.19 with Zodiac Empire, Static Waves, Wildcat Strike

Musicians and Magicians @ 50 West Club 02.19 with Zodiac...
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The event was a CD release party for Utah’s Zodiac Empire, who are now bravely making the transition from local whereabouts to the national scene. Having just recorded this first album, Population, in L.A. the band looked to celebrate their success with the ones that got them there. … read more

Dozens Massacred During Scumdogs Invasion: Local Bands Playing Hate-Filled Valentines

Dozens Massacred During Scumdogs Invasion: Local Bands Playing Hate-Filled Valentines
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Hordes of human scum gathered at the landing site of the Gwar cover band Scumdogs’ space ship, also known as Bar Deluxe. A day celebrating love and consumerism was tainted with fake blood and green semen and shall henceforth be known as the Valentine’s Day Massacre. … read more

St. Paul & The Broken Bones @ Urban Lounge 02.11 with Sean Rowe

St. Paul & The Broken Bones @ Urban Lounge 02.11...
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Tonight’s adventure into the night is inspired by a promised soul salvation that runs on sleep deprivation and a long, caffeine-induced day. Luckily for me, the gospel of St. Paul & The Broken Bones is ahead and my spirit rises to the occasion through the consumption of Este’s gorgeously greasy pizza.  … read more