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Dead But Dreaming: Down Live Review
The air is getting chilly as autumn digs her merciless claws into our skin and begins to strangle the summer out of us. But the energy in the air is more than enough of a tradeoff, starspawns, and I was fortunate enough to siphon some of that lifeblood directly from metal god Philip Anselmo and his legendary cohorts in Down last week, and bring you a review of the event! It was truly a night to remember. We also have some exclusive reviews and event listings. … read more
X-Dance Review: Lost & Found (Surf)
Lost & Found
Corduroy Films
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 7pm
While at a flea market in California, Doug Walker stumbled upon three boxes. Contained inside were surfing negatives. … read more
Agnostic Front, Naysayer, The Mongoloids @ Burt’s 09.13
I never think it’s a good idea to have a hardcore show at a bar. It’s not some condescending “principles” thing either, because everyone should get their rocks off how they want … it just doesn’t seem like a smart business move. Hardcore is a youth-oriented genre with lots of teenage fans, and it seems silly to eliminate such a large (paying!) segment from enjoying the music. … read more
X-Dance Review: Walls of Perception
Walls of Perception
Poor Boyz Productions
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 2:30pm
Known for making cutting-edge ski films, Poor Boyz Productions teamed up with the Oxbow surf team to make this genre-hopping surf film. … read more
The Electric Daisy Carnival Experience Review
Electric Daisy Carnival Experience screening at Tower Theater brings the magic of EDC to SLC. … read more
X-Dance Review: The Freedom Chair (Ski)
The Freedom Chair
Switchback Entertainment
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 8:30pm
This short film chronicles the inspiring story of Josh Dueck, a young and well respected freeskiing coach who endured a bad accident in 2004, losing forever the use of his legs. … read more
Colour Revolt, colourmusic, The Love Capades @ Kilby 09.16
I love attending shows at Kilby, and I’m always surprised when they’re under attended. This is a totally homegrown, all-ages venue near downtown with lots of national and local talent coming through all of the time. Get the fuck off your couches and go to shows at Kilby, kids! … read more
X-Dance Review: After Dark (Ski)
After Dark
Level 1 Productions
X-Dance Screening: Saturday, Jan. 14 @ 1pm
Level 1 productions offers one of the most interesting ski films I’ve seen in years. … read more
Heart Pharmacy @ Bar Deluxe 09.17
On Sept. 17 Ali Sarijlou’s one-man show known as Heart Pharmacy stopped at Bar Deluxe. Although Sarijlou is currently based out of San Diego, he has Salt Lake City roots and a big local following of Ali and his music. … read more
X-Dance Review: Winter (Ski)
Winter
The Ski Channel
X-Dance Screening: Saturday, Jan. 14 @ 4:30pm
This genre-spanning feature-length documentary from the Ski Channel features athletes from many fields. … read more