Issues: Exclusive
They Might Be Giants @ The Depot 06.08
Leading up to this concert, I heard a lot about how people either dislike or “don’t get” They Might Be Giants, which is a shame because in an era where indie rock is starting to reign supreme again, you’d think there’s be a lot more music-critic love for a band of this caliber coming through town. When it comes right down to it, TMBG know how to put on a show for the fans, not just diehards or people who barely discovered them—everyone, to the point where the audience themselves become part of the performance. So it was no surprise (and a genuine relief to a longtime SLC concert attendee) to see a room full of people excited to be at a show. … read more
Something Wicked This Way Came: The Dark Arts Festival @...
Celebrating its 12th anniversary, Utah’s Dark Arts Festival once again brought all manner of spooky, introspective and dark fun to club Area 51 last weekend. … read more
Flat Track Face Off: WRD Hot Wheleers vs. Salt Flat...
The showdown of the night was between The Hot Wheelers and Wasatches newest team, the Salt Flat Fallouts, who had won in the last game between these two teams, causing the only loss for the Hot Wheelers to date this season and it was obvious that this was going to get dirty. … read more
Cotton Jones @ George’s Living Room 06.11
Giving the Urban Lounge a little competition, venue tenant George Coleman for one night only led strangers into his humble abode. … read more
The Flobots @ Kilby 05.15
Salt Lake City was ground zero for a flobots invasion on Wednesday, May 15. Best known for “Handlebars,” the unconventional Flobots brought their brand of hip hop with a conscience to Kilby Court and a packed house. … read more
Rogue Wave @ Urban Lounge 06.12 with Koala Temple
As Rogue explained to the audience, Salt Lake City was their first stop on the tour. Their time off left their sound a bit tarnished, but they soon shook the dust off and started shining as bright as the many colorful lights around them—the overall sound improved immensely as they shuffled and grooved through the first few songs. … read more
Rooftop Concert Series @ Central Bank parking terrace 06.07
There is beauty all around. That insipid tune is ringing in my brain as I walk toward the downtown Provo parking structure that doubles as the venue for their Rooftop Concert Series. Why? Because everything about the early Summer night in Provo is so damn beautiful. The weather is a perfect 75 degrees, with a light breeze and clear skies. The sunset, with all of its oranges and purples, falling behind the downtown Marriott and into Utah Lake. The massive mountains are the stage’s backdrop. The sweet smells waft from the WaffleLuv truck. And the people … Oh God, the people of Provo. Every single one is more beautiful than the last. … read more
Pretty Sweet U.S. Tour @ Blindside and Rose Park Skate...
This year, Girl Skateboards celebrates its 20th year in business. To celebrate the newest film from Girl and Chocolate Skateboards, Pretty Sweet, a tour of the United States was put together. … read more
Luna Blanca Taqueria Soft Opening 06.15
With its quaint, simple stars-and-moon motif repeated in signage throughout the restaurant, and even cut into the artfully rusted fence that surrounds the patio seating, Luna Blanca immediately establishes its identity: playful, upbeat and mindful cuisine appropriate for families yet sophisticated enough for discerning diners. … read more
KUER’s Savory Salt Lake @ The Leonardo 06.14
For their second annual Savory Salt Lake event, the folks at KUER assembled a pantheon of talented chefs and mixologists for a celebration of local food, drink and radio. … read more