Sunday, May 31, 2009
PSP GO LEAKED
The Sony PSP Go will be official at the E3(from June 2-4) 2009 press event, now before the E3, some photos and info
have Leaked out from PlayStation Forums. It will ship this Fall. No price info yet, some leaked specs at below.
- 3.8-inch display
- 43 percent lighter than the PSP-3000
- 16GB of Flash storage
- Bluetooth built-in
- No UMD drive (download from PlayStation Network(games movie and TV) )
- Memory Stick Micro slot
- Integration with PlayStation 3 (works the same as the PSP-3000 does)
- 43 percent lighter than the PSP-3000
- 16GB of Flash storage
- Bluetooth built-in
- No UMD drive (download from PlayStation Network(games movie and TV) )
- Memory Stick Micro slot
- Integration with PlayStation 3 (works the same as the PSP-3000 does)
SALT LAKE'S LITTLE "r" REPUBLICAN
Salt Lake Tribune -- Salt Lake County Councilman Max Burdick better hope that his Republican colleagues don't see this.
The first-year councilman -- who distinguished himself less than two months after taking office as the only Republican to support health-care benefits for the same-sex partners of county employees -- made an unexpected appearance this month in the state's leading gay and lesbian magazine.
Q Salt Lake captured Burdick in a photo booth during the magazine's recent FABBY Awards bash -- which honors people and organizations that support the gay community -- pulling faces with Democratic Sen. Scott McCoy.
The councilman, who never imagined that the photos would be circulated outside the booth, soon found his face in a double-page spread in Q Salt Lake 's May 14 edition.
"Some partygoers thought being behind the curtain meant no one would see," the magazine's caption reads.
The photo strip could provide the councilman's GOP colleagues with yet another reason to complain that Burdick, whom Democrats once described as a little "r" Republican, leans too far to the left.
On the bright side, Burdick hasn't earned the recognition that he, jokingly, told The Salt Lake Tribune he most fears: "Man of the Year" from gay-rights group Equality Utah.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
LOSER OF THE DAY: RICK KOERBER
Salt Lake Tribune -- Rick Koerber picked three words to describe himself on his blog:
Capitalist, Mormon, Dad -- in that order. It was both his philosophy and his cover.
Koerber's hyper-economic, hyper-religious version of conservatism helped him cozy up to state politicians while, investigators say, he duped scores of investors.
He is accused of running a $50 million Ponzi scheme, convincing his Utah County neighbors to take out second mortgages on their homes and invest the proceeds with him -- so-called "equity milling." Many of those who did are out their life savings or facing foreclosure.
NINTENDO DEVOLUTION
"A paper city designed to be able to play as a build-it-yourself board game. it comes complete with a plexi-glass container along with the blueprints to the pieces so that the user can cut them out and assemble them. the rules of the game can also be located on the back of the 'controllers'."
Super Mario World Board Game was designed by Ashley Buerkett.
Super Mario World Board Game was designed by Ashley Buerkett.
Friday, May 29, 2009
ELEMENT POSTS MAKE IT COUNT TRAILER
"MAKE IT COUNT" - official trailer from ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS on Vimeo.
On August 1st, 2009, Element will release MAKE IT COUNT - The Element Story.
Make It Count showcases Element’s defining moments and will delve into it’s compelling story. From it’s humble beginnings, to a forward thinking global brand.
The full length film will release for free on the Element site.
MOSH SAFETY? NO, NO, NO, MOSHE SAFDIE
Salt Lake Tribune -- Moshe Safdie may get another chance to put his design stamp on downtown Salt Lake City.The famed architect, whose vision led to the capital's striking Main Library, is among two development groups that have petitioned to build the $81.5 million Broadway-class theater pitched by Mayor Ralph Becker for 135 S. Main.
The Safdie team bid includes Salt Lake City library architectural firm VCBO and contractor Okland Construction along with developers Swisher, Garfield, Traub and Hamilton Partners, which is building a new office tower at 222 S. Main.
The other party to respond to the city's theater request is Hines Interests, said D.J. Baxter, executive director of the city's Redevelopment Agency. According to its Web site, Hines is an international real estate firm with a presence in more than 100 cities. Hines also owns the Kearns Building on Main Street.
"To have that caliber speaks very well of Salt Lake City," said City Councilman Eric Jergensen. "I'm excited. You've got nationally known developers with financial firepower as well as a group of local architects that have shown their design finesse with the library."
GIT YER INSTANT HIPSTER STACHE TODAY
...without the hassles of waiting for that itchy hipster beard to grow in before trimming it down.
Coming Soon: Pabst Blue Ribbon Connector Ring!!!
WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE COVERS BAD RELIGION
"One of my favorite Bad Religion songs, written by Mr. Brett. I accidentally left a verse out of the song because in the liner notes of the tape copy I own of "Recipe for Hate," a verse is missing. My apologies to Brett Gurewitz.""Don't Pray On Me" performed by WEW.
SPECTOR GETS 19 TO LIFE
Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer Phil Spector has been sentenced to 19 years-to-life in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
REVIVER HITTING THE WEST COAST
June 5 Rays Golden Lion Richland, Washington
Jun 6 The Cretin Hop Spokane, Washington
Jun 7 House Show!! Olympia, Washington
Jun 10 The Viaduct Tacoma, Washington
Jun 11 The Boneyard Portland, Oregon
Jun 12 The MLK Center Redding, California
Jun 13 Submission Gallery [Balazo] San Francisco, California
Jun 14 Pizza & Beer Modesto, California
Jun 15 The CYC Fresno, California
Jun 16 The Panic Room Los Angeles, California
Jun 17 Vics Warehouse Murrieta, California
Jun 18 The Living Room w/ The Effort Tucson, Arizona
Jun 20 New Song Undergrond w/ Crooked Ways, Maker Salt Lake City, Utah
June 9th-20th is with CROOKED WAYS.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BLACK N BLUE BOWL SATURDAY
EARTH CRISIS
CROWN OF THORNZ
INDECISION
KILLING TIME
SPECIAL GUEST!!!
CRO-MAGS
MURPHYS LAW
TERROR ZONE
STIGMATA
MURPHYS LAW
URBAN WASTE
SUB-ZERO-FINAL SHOW EVER!
WALL OF JERICHO
SECOND TO NONE
DISCIPLINE
SON OF SKAM
MONGOLOIDS
BACKTRACK
RVCA RELEASES SKATE TEAM PROMO
RVCA Skate Promo Montage from RVCA on Vimeo.
* Fun Fact: This company once stole the logo for Old New Records to print on a t-shirt. Ask Trevor for the details... it's a good one.
OBITUARY GUITARIST RELEASES SOLO TRACKS
Guitarist Ralph Santolla (DEICIDE, SEBASTIAN BACH, ICED EARTH, DEATH), currently of Obituary, has new demos of the songs "Aida's Song" and "Witchery" on his MySpace page. Both songs are expected on Santolla's next guitar album. More information will be made available soon.
Santolla joined OBITUARY in June 2007 as the replacement for Allen West.
SALT LAKE CITY MEET CITY DOGS
CITY DOGS IS A 100% VEGETARIAN STREET VENDING CART. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 300 SOUTH 200 EAST IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. WE HAVE A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS FOOD! SOME OF OUR MENU ITEMS INCLUDE: THE ORIGINAL CHICAGO STYLE DOG, ITALIAN SAUSAGE DOG, MICRO BREWED BEER BRAT DOG, VEGAN CHILI CHEESE DOGS, VEGGIE TACOS, BBQ RIB SANDWICHES, VEGAN POTATO SALAD AND MORE! WE ALSO HAVE VEGENAISE, SAUERKRAUT, SOUR SUPREME, TOFUTTI CREAM CHEESE, VEGAN CHEESE, AND ALL THE FIXINGS. WASH IT ALL DOWN WITH A SODA. WE HAVE YUMMY COOKIES TOO!
CITY DOGS
CITY DOGS
ACCIDENTE - MAY 30th
Accidente: Spastic Hardcore Punk Rock'n'Roll from members of Form of Rocket
Check them out May 30th at Burt's Lounge. Sorry kids... 21+
SLUG MAG ANNOUNCES SUMMER OF DEATH
Online registration is open for Kickflip the Economy on Saturday, June 20th, 2009.
The registration fee is $7. To register online, check out the Summer Of Death Webpage
The registration fee is $7. To register online, check out the Summer Of Death Webpage
VANS TO RELEASE 80s COLLECTION
Japanese retailer Beauty & Youth will be collaborating with Vans Shoes for a special 80s pack of their timeless Era model. The shoes are seen in three different colorways utilizing classic materials in a vintage arrangement, which includes the classic sneaker boxes as well. The lineup will see a release tomorrow May 29th at Beauty & Youth retail outlets throughout Japan as well as United Arrows locations.
FUCKED UP SINGER TO APPEAR ON FOX NEWS
Toronto's Fucked Up lead vocalist Pink Eyes - aka Damian Abraham - has been asked to appear more regularly on Fox New's Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld. Abraham will be playing the role of a general leftist pundit, after declining to be a "gender expert."
Abraham previously made two appearances on the show after Gutfeld stated on air thatThe Chemistry of Common Life was his favourite album of 2008. Gutfeld also gained some infamy for mocking the Canadian military but later apologized.
Abraham previously made two appearances on the show after Gutfeld stated on air thatThe Chemistry of Common Life was his favourite album of 2008. Gutfeld also gained some infamy for mocking the Canadian military but later apologized.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
GREAT SALT LAKE TOXINS (SORRY, NOT A NEW LOCAL BAND)
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE -- Utah says it's alright for selenium to kill up to one out of 10 birds on the Great Salt Lake. But a federal agency says that a state regulation based on that view is illegal under an international treaty.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service warns of the potential violation in a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
More here.
UC IRVINE STUDENTS SEEK FUN IN PROVO, LIVE TO WRITE ABOUT IT
NEW UNIVERSITY -- If you thought Irvine was boring, try setting foot in Provo. Don’t get me wrong, Provo has its own culture, one that revolves around morals and religious beliefs. However as an outsider, it is very difficult to say the city is exciting.
Almost everything closes at 8 p.m. on the weekdays, and ironically enough, even earlier on weekends. We didn’t cross any coffee shops in Provo, and only one bar was open past 1 a.m. And let me tell you, that bar was weird.
More here.
CIV RELEASES DISCOGRAPHY
Civ are streaming their compilation/discography. The record is titled Solid Bond: The Complete Discography and the album was released on May 19, 2009.Check it out here.
POW NEEDS BASS PLAYER
The southern Utah hardcore band is looking for someone to fill out the lower register. Get in touch in you live down around St. George/Cedar City and have your own equipment. Here.
WIZARD FEST THIS WEEKEND!
SLUG -- You’ve probably never heard of Tommy Dolph’s Wizard Fest. He probably likes it better that way. If this outdoor music fest blew up like others it would lose its charm. Wizard Fest is in its fourth year and if you’re web-savvy, love local music and are comfortable with driving towards the middle of nowhere––you might find yourself at one hell of a party.
This year’s live-music line up includes Dos Hombres Van A Morir, Sunday School, Ben Thunderblood, Antelope Island, Reciprocal Redux and Dolph’s own band After the Party. Dolph’s party will also feature the trickery of magician Matt Bruce, an art show and a “local history mystery” museum to give partygoers a bit of background on the location.
The fun goes down on Saturday, May 30.
DIRECTIONS TO WIZARDFEST 2009 AT LOCOMOTIVE SPRINGS
You can access Locomotive Springs from northbound I-15 by taking the Corinne exit and traveling west on Hwy 83 towards Thiokol, then west at Lampo junction (Promontory), past the Golden Spike National Monument, Howell Valley junction (end of paved road) and staying on the county gravel road traveling west for about 25 miles. Signs are present to help direct you on the county road.
You can access Locomotive Springs from northbound I-15 by taking the Corinne exit and traveling west on Hwy 83 towards Thiokol, then west at Lampo junction (Promontory), past the Golden Spike National Monument, Howell Valley junction (end of paved road) and staying on the county gravel road traveling west for about 25 miles. Signs are present to help direct you on the county road.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
TWO DAYS, TWO SHOWS
Both of these shows are at the Taylorsville House listed on the Gravemaker flyer.
THIS AMERICAN LIFE FEATURES SNITCH
Episode 281: Turncoat
A well-known activist—an anarchic, revolutionary activist—is accused of spying on other activists for the FBI. The strangest thing about the rumor is, it's true. How Brandon Darby transformed from cop-hater to federal witness. Plus, a story by Etgar Keret, about a boy who betrays his people with a pair of shoes.
JUDGE DOCUMENTARY
From Joseph Patt:
This is a rough cut of a short documentary that Porcell, Sam Siegler I were doing together. This is not final. The audio is NOT mixed and the graphics were never finalized. Unfortunately I had a hard drive crash and lost all the elements which stopped us from wrapping this project up and making it complete. This version is close to final and all I had left over.
I hate showing incomplete work so please don't JUDGE it too harshly (pun intended), I just want to show what it was going to be to anyone that may have heard about this and wondered why it never came out while also find a bit of closure in it for myself.
Also it needs to be noted that this is owned by Revelation Records
10 FOR $10 HARDCORE TOUR
IndieMerchStore.com is bringing back the hardcore matinee! Amid economy woes, rising show costs and the dilution of hardcore packages, they will present the 10 For $10 summer tour. Ten quality bands for ten dollars, headlined by Poison The Well, who will be performing on every date, and on separate legs of the tour headline spots from Madball, Bane, and Vision Of Disorder. Also appearing will be established bands with rabid followings such as Terror, Death Before Dishonor, War Of Ages, Crime In Stereo, Trapped Under Ice, The Mongoloids, The Ghost Inside, This Is Hell and Vision.No Salt Lake City date
7/9 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
7/10 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
7/11 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
7/12 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
7/13 Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
7/14 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
7/15 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
7/16 New Orleans, LA @ The Hanger
7/17 Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
7/18 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/19 Dallas, TX @ The Max
7/21 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
7/22 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
7/23 San Francisco, CA @ The Grand Ballroom
7/24 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
7/25 Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
7/26 Seattle, WA @ King Cat Theater
7/28 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
7/29 Calgary, AB @ Warehouse
7/31 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/1 Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theater
8/2 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
8/4 Chicago, IL @ Metro
8/5 Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
8/7 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
8/8 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/9 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
8/10 Montreal, QC @ Fou Founes
8/11 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
8/12 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
8/13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
8/14 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
7/10 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
7/11 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
7/12 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
7/13 Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
7/14 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
7/15 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
7/16 New Orleans, LA @ The Hanger
7/17 Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
7/18 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/19 Dallas, TX @ The Max
7/21 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
7/22 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
7/23 San Francisco, CA @ The Grand Ballroom
7/24 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
7/25 Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
7/26 Seattle, WA @ King Cat Theater
7/28 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
7/29 Calgary, AB @ Warehouse
7/31 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/1 Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theater
8/2 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
8/4 Chicago, IL @ Metro
8/5 Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
8/7 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
8/8 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/9 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
8/10 Montreal, QC @ Fou Founes
8/11 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
8/12 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
8/13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
8/14 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
NEW LAW DESIGNATES GANG-FREE ZONES
Salt Lake Tribune -- A new law enabling cities to designate gang-free zones --- giving police the authority to disperse suspected gang members loitering in certain locations -- took effect this month.
But few cities are jumping to use it.
Sponsored by Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden, the legislation passed after weeks of debate over whether it would foster racial profiling or infringe upon constitutional rights. Under the new law, loitering gang members can be charged with a Class B misdemeanor if they don't leave a gang-free zone. Offenders can be subject to a $100 fine.
But few cities are jumping to use it.
Sponsored by Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden, the legislation passed after weeks of debate over whether it would foster racial profiling or infringe upon constitutional rights. Under the new law, loitering gang members can be charged with a Class B misdemeanor if they don't leave a gang-free zone. Offenders can be subject to a $100 fine.
STEVE CABELLERO CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH VANS
Legendary skater Steve Caballero had a special celebration to officially mark the twentieth anniversary of his relationship with Vans. The event featured a replica birthday cake of his iconic Vans Half-Cab model as well as a huge commemorative plaque featuring a bronzed sneaker.
THE HUNDREDS TO RELEASE HARDCORE TRIBUTE
California clothing line/online magazine, The Hundreds, has posted a sneak preview of its upcoming Tribute to Hardcore t-shirt series. The company collaborated with artists, designers and musicians from Johnny Cupcakes and Benny Gold to Chain of Strength and CIV. Designs will be released at both Hundreds locations (LA and SF) on Thursday, May 28th.
CAVE IN ANNOUNCES REUNION
Boston metal-hardcore-then-prog-hardcore-then-prog-rock band Cave In has announced a reunion with its line-up from the Jupiter-era. They have begun work on a new album titled "Planets of Old," to be released through Hydra Head records this July.
More info here.
KEITH CAPUTO WRAPS NEW VIDEO
Life of Agony frontman Keith Caputo has completed work on a video for the song "Bleed For Something Beautiful" with director William Rot. Caputo says, "We recorded the video in Malibu and in Silverlake, California with Julie Becker, the brilliant and infamous tattoo artist.""Bleed For Something Beautiful" comes off Caputo's latest solo album "A Fondness For Hometown Scars," which was released in Europe in April 2008 via Suburban Records. The CD was produced by Martyn Lenoble (JANE'S ADDICTION, DAVE GAHAN, PORNO FOR PYROS, THE CULT).
Check our the video for Caputo's song, "Crawling," from the same album:
GCACAST 04 COMING SOON
At this very moment, our 4th podcast is being transported on my iMAC across the Mid-West by a trusty UPS delivery person. It should be arriving tomorrow so the GCAcast will be up very soon. Stay tuned!
Monday, May 25, 2009
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE BURBS
"The thermostat on a home furnace, is that supposed to go up to five thousand degrees, you think?"
"That's no ordinary furnace."
How did you spend your weekend?
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