Music
Death Cab for Cutie @ Red Butte 08.04 with Pedro...
While PTL developed a cult following in the indie world, Death Cab rose to critical acclaim and wild, mainstream popularity. The common circle in the Venn diagram between the two is their somber content: sex might sell to some, but sad songs can be just as seductive. … read more
Now, Now @ Kilby Court 08.03 with WENS
Now, Now’s performance on Friday, August 3 had a little bit of everything: angsty, emo-pop lyrics, electronic dance beats, loud, distorted guitars, yelling, crying and laughing. It was, in every sense of the phrase, a rollercoaster of emotion for everyone—all with a tangible layer of altruism. … read more
Broken Social Scene @ Ogden Twilight 08.02 with In Tall...
As the sun faded in the night sky, Broken Social Scene joined the stage. Opening with “KC Accidental” off their album You Forgot It in People, the large band started off with a bang. … read more
Review: Francis Plagne & crys cole – Two Words
Francis Plagne & crys cole = Arthur Russell + Anne Guthrie … read more
Utah Underground Compilation Release Shows 1 & 2 @ The...
In celebration of the first Utah Underground Compilation, the featured bands have all gathered for four separate shows for its release. Spearheaded by Sean Dugger, the first two shows were a success, minus one holdout—Villain had to drop off the show on July 28 due to vocalist Trent Falcone having double-booked himself between work and the show. … read more
Utah Underground Compilation: The State’s Metal, Punk & Hardcore Exports...
“Let’s give a big shout-out to Sean Dugger! He put all this together!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this line being said in the last two Utah Underground Compilation release shows I’ve been to. I expect to hear it a million more times in the upcoming ones. … read more
Review: Cullen Omori – The Diet
Cullen Omori = DIIV + Girls + Twin Peaks … read more
Review: Still Corners – Slow Air
Still Corners = Chromatics + Blouse … read more
Local Review: The Vistanauts – Apollo Down
The Vistanauts = Julian Cope + Ziggy Stardust … read more
Local Review: Larusso – if this is the way
Larusso = Angels & Airwaves + The Used … read more