Issues: Exclusive
Nova Chamber Series Preview: Andrew Norman and Beethoven 11.13
The Nova Chamber Music Concert Series continues this Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m. in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall, which is on the north side of President’s Circle on the University of Utah campus. … read more
On Tender Hooks
We hear Ozzy Osbourne wailing in the background as Damien rises into the air, hanging several feet above the ground from the hooks in his back. Then the film fades to black—at least for me, because I passed out cold. I came to as the end credits rolled—apparently I had slumped over onto the audience member to my left and had missed the end of the film. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Opeth interview
It’s Viking weather, darkhearts, and this week, Napalm Flesh entices the winter gloom of Sweden as we chat with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of the incomparable Opeth about witches, Mellotrons, and “where the fucking metal is” on their newest release, Heritage. And what blog would be complete without some delicious web-exclusive reviews and a live show calendar? Join us… … read more
About The Pink Sky
The story is undoubtedly a unique one, as is the execution. Filmed in black and white and completely void of a musical soundtrack, About The PInk Sky might seem to deceive with its title, but upon completion of the film, I found that it was a conscientious and poetic decision. … read more
Puscifer, Carina Round @ Capitol Theatre 11.09
Not everyone at the Capitol Theater for Puscifer’s SLC stop was scruffy, pierced and topped with a beanie. Sure, there were those, but despite Maynard James Keenan’s understandable appeal to the working class dirtbag in us all, the crowd was diverse, including gents in suits and several older couples. … read more
Sundance New Frontier Opening @ UMOCA 01.24
Most of the exhibits were interactive and allowed participants to influence the outcome of a particular piece or to be lead in the direction of an artist’s ideas and motives. Check out the photo gallery. … read more
Appleseed Cast, Kathryn Calder, Hospital Ships @ Urban 11.09
The five-piece Kansas outfit known as Appleseed Cast came back to Utah to grace us with their presence for the second time this year on November 8. Instead of playing to an all-ages assortment at Kilby Court, they sought refuge from the impending frigid weather with a loose crowd of twenty-somethings at Urban Lounge. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Horrendous Interview
This week we have an interview with Pennsylvania death metal newcomers Horrendous. The band’s debut album The Chills is a must-hear for any death metal fan old or new. Also on tap are reviews of new albums form Aborted, Lacuna Coil, Lamb of God and Young And In the Way. And as usual, we have weekly event rundown as well as a couple upcoming show announcements. … read more
Gardens, Max Pain and the Groovies, Dark Seas @ The...
Setting a steady, driving beat for the rocked-out audience, Gardens taps into something classic about rock and roll that doesn’t need intensity or psychedelic fuzz to communicate itself. … read more
Deer Tick, Guards, The Trappers @ Urban 11.09
On November 9, hundreds of Deer Tick fans packed into the Urban Lounge for a sold out show with Guards and Salt Lake City’s own The Trappers opening. … read more