Music
Timmy’s Organism Revives Detroit Rock City
The history of rock n’ roll has been subverted by the explosion of technology’s gear gadgetry. A line of demarcation needs to be drawn to show the shift from the large recording studio, enveloped by colossal boards and reel-to-reel recorders, to today’s proficient and IKEA-quaint studios with point-and-click DAWs and computer monitors. … read more
Unknown Hinson: Fear of the Unknown
To say Unknown Hinson is quite the character would be a vast understatement—he’s set on a path to reach legendary status. … read more
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