Saturday, January 30, 2010
GAZA HITTING THE ROAD SOON
And this must be the awesome tour they alluded to last time I saw them. Hopefully it's accurate and we get a Salt Lake date.
Congrats, guys.
Congrats, guys.
Friday, January 29, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/29/10
SLHC MUSIC ARCHIVE: SEASON OF THE SPRING
We forgot to feature a Salt Lake Hardcore release from our archive on Wednesday so we're gonna drop this in place of our One Voice column this week. And the record is... Season of the Spring's 1993, self-titled full-length.The album marked the culmination of the Bad Yodeler's 10-year run. After a number of releases under the Yodeler moniker, the band chose a new name, Season of the Spring, and recorded a full-length that epitomized the metal-meets-hardcore-meets-rock sound that it honed during the 80s. Sadly, it would be their final release. I can't speak for other Salt Lake City acts but I can vouch that this record had a major influence on my work in City to City.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
STRIKE ANYWHERE, FOUR YEAR STRONG IS A KOLLECTIVE SHOW
Bummer. I actually really wanted to see both of those bands. Good job trying to hide that by putting it at Kilby though.
Time to find something else to do that night.
Jurassic Park is playing for free at the library. Do that instead.
Time to find something else to do that night.
Jurassic Park is playing for free at the library. Do that instead.
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/28/2010
Snoop Dogg @ Harry O's
Snoop might not be the same guy he was back when Gin & Juice was all the rage, but he still puts on an entertaining show. Probably the last big show of the Sundance madness, so head on up to Park City if you want to. More Info.
Frozen @ Tower Theatre
One of the films that's been getting a lot of buzz around the festival is Frozen, the story of three friends stranded on a ski lift after the resort has closed for the evening. It's a locally-shot film and supposedly one of the better films of the festival. But, since all the tickets are sold out, it is wait list only. The good thing is that it's already been picked up, so you could just wait for it to be widely released on February 5. More Info.
JD SALINGER: 1919 - 2010
JD Salinger was another writer that was hugely influential, but in a much different way than Howard Zinn. Catcher in the Rye was his masterpiece and his only finished novel. He released numerous short stories over the years—all highly touted—but none of them ever reached the height of the story of Holden Caulfield.
Salinger lived out his remaining years in self-imposed isolation at his home in New Hampshire, but his status as one of the most influential and inspiring authors never wavered.
Time to pull out those weathered paperbacks and give them another read, and if you haven't ever read any of Salinger's work, then you've got some homework to do.
HOWARD ZINN: 1922 - 2010
Howard Zinn was a huge influence on many people throughout the world and, more specifically, a lot of people in the Salt Lake Hardcore scene.
Zinn was best known for writing The People's History of the United States, which looks at the events of American History from the present perspective. It has been adopted as required reading among some high schools and colleges throughout the United States and was most recently updated in 2003. The book is highly regarded among many involved in the punk/hardcore scene, including Propagandhi, Verse and NOFX. Even The Boss, Bruce Springsteen sites it as a personal favorite.
The book is highly recommended, so if anyone is looking for a new book to read, everyone here at GCA suggests that you head out and pick it up.
Zinn will be missed.
FREE NO SLEEP RECORDS SAMPLER
Speaking of No Sleep Records, they're offering a new sampler called No Sleep Till Death which features unreleased songs from The Wonder Years, Balance and Composure, Frontier(s) and the previously mentioned Monument To Thieves.
To get the sampler, simply visit this site:
http://www.loudbytes.com/nosleeprecords
and enter this code:
NSTILLDEATH
The sampler should start downloading immediately. Enjoy!
NEW MUSIC: MONUMENT TO THIEVES
Monument To Thieves will release their self-titled full length through No Sleep records on March 30, but to tide you over, they've put up two more tracks on their Myspace page. Head over and have a listen.
Monument To Thieves
Monument To Thieves
NEW GLASSJAW SONG
Glassjaw performed a new song titled "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" at a recent show, and someone was wise enough to put it up on YouTube.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
DISEMBODIED “Psalms of Sheol” LP, RELEASE INFO
Features a full-color gatefold with custom screen-printed plastic outer-sleeve. Available on BLACK vinyl, BROWN vinyl and ORANGE vinyl.
Specify color(s) when ordering.
Questions and PAYPAL: PDRecords@gmail.com
PRICES (includes shipping):
USA
1 LP -- $17.00
2 LP -- $30.00
3 LP -- $43.00
CANADA
1 LP -- $20.00
2 LP -- $34.00
3 LP -- $48.00
INTERNATIONAL
1 LP -- $25.00
2 LP -- $40.00
3 LP -- $55.00
FOLLOW REVIVER ON TOUR
Reviver hit the road last weekend and have been sporadically updating their tour blog.
Check back for some entertaining stories from the road.
Reviver's Blog
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/27/2010
Sundance Film Festival @ Tower Theatre, Broadway and Rose Wagner
The festival continues tonight with some great movies playing around Salt Lake City. Check out Hesher (pictured), 8: The Mormon Proposition or Holy Rollers. All have been getting a lot of buzz all week. More Info.
Last Fall @ Kilby Court
If you're sick of having to suffer through bars to see live music the past week, Kilby Court has the answer for you tonight. Last Fall, Dread The Mainstream, Planning Armageddon and End of Eternity will be playing an all ages show. More Info.
Chekov's Shorts @ City Library
Every 4th Wednesday, join us for short fiction readings. You'll hear a variety of both new and classic authors read by great local readers. Chekhov's Shorts is based on the NPR Radio program Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story. Tonight's program features book champion and Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore owner Tony Weller reading John Fante's "A Nun No More," Raymond Carver's "A Serious Talk," and from Allen Ginsberg's "Howl." More Info.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/26/2010
Sundance Film Festival @ Tower Theater, Broadway Cinemas, Park City & Ogden Theatres
Sundance is still going strong and if you haven't made it out to see any of the films, tonight is another chance. The Tuesday schedule is right here. I strongly recommend The Tillman Story if you're looking for something to see.
Del The Funky Homosapien @ Elevate
Del and members of Heiroglyphics will be at Elevate for the X Dance Action Sports Film party tonight. It's 21+ though, sorry kids. More Info.
White Denim @ Urban Lounge
They definitely fit the label of "hipster band" but White Denim is actually a pretty solid band. Early 70s style garage rock mixed with a few modern flourishes, the Austin, Texas trio has been building a solid fan base with good old rock and roll. More Info.
GRACE OF THE UNHOLY: THE BLOG
Grace of the Unholy is a new blog reporting on the works of Integrity and the rest of the enigmatic Holy Terror collective. Check it out... now.
PREVIEW THE NEW DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ALBUM
Nearly every metal website on the Internet has come to the foregone conclusion that Option Paralysis, the new album from Dillinger Escape Plan is going to the best record of 2010.
It's still a few months away from release, but these same people are already foaming at the mouth because of a few seconds from each song that leaked earlier today.
Luckily, someone put it up on YouTube to share with everyone. So you tell us - possibly the best record of 2010?
It's still a few months away from release, but these same people are already foaming at the mouth because of a few seconds from each song that leaked earlier today.
Luckily, someone put it up on YouTube to share with everyone. So you tell us - possibly the best record of 2010?
Monday, January 25, 2010
TRAPPED UNDER ICE + MILEY CYRUS = HARDCORE DANCE PARTY
Rumor has it that this is how the Bracewar show ends later tonight. Don't want to miss this, do you?
GCACAST EPISODE 12, A DECADE IN REVIEW, UP NOW.
EPISODE 12
Friday, January 22, 2010
XDELEGATEX IS SERIOUS
The band just posted a ton of new recordings! Give 'em a listen.
P.S. 1:30 to 2:45 of the song "Providence" rules hard.
P.S. 1:30 to 2:45 of the song "Providence" rules hard.
ONE VOICE: JOSHUA "SPIDEY" RATHBUN
Josh fronts modern-day Salt Lake Hardcore act Dogwelder but he's been a part of the hardcore scene for almost 20 years now. And, he's provided you with some of the hardest-to-find local records over at the Salt Lake Hardcore Blog.How were you introduced to the Salt Lake Hardcore scene?
Back in '93 I had a bunch of friends who went to shows and were starting to get into hardcore. I was kinda re-discovering punk rock and hardcore was new to me and everyone else I hung out with mostly. So one night, they convinced me to go to my first show, which was Bohemia, Lumberjack and Swim Herschal Swim and it was at Club Starrz. I think the only stuff I had heard at the time was the Salt Flats cd and maybe the Dead City By A Lake tape. I think I just liked all of it. Well, not Mayberry.
Greatest SLHC memories?
A lot of my favorite times were at DV8. As much as I hated the basement shows, there were lots of them and they were good. So many awesome bands played there. I would take a venue like that over a lot of places and I miss it a lot. It really bummed me out when it burned down as it was like a second home to me. Not just for hxc shows but I went to non-hxc shows there too. I know a lot of people feel the same way. It was kind of a hardcore landmark of Salt Lake. I felt the same way about Raunch Records. The late 90's shows at the Tower were so amazing. Every single show there was fucking rad. And to me, it was just great to be able to be in a band, Dogwelder, and play shows with the people I am friends with who are in bands. I can't say that it was great stuff but it always meant a lot to be asked to be on a show.
Favorite SLHC bands?
My favorites of Salt Lake...Probably the most talented and enjoyable would be Triphammer. Up north, like Ogden/Logan area, in the mid-90's there were a bunch of great bands, like Unbound/Veterans Grove. I liked Waterfront a lot, Lifeless too. Really liked Cool Your Jets a lot. Cherem was great. I thought Salt Lake had something really good going in the early to mid 2000's and a lot of kids were going to the shows. I think it had a lot to do with Aftermath but that's just me. They were a very fun band to see. The current bands are good, what ones I have seen. Collapse and Tamerlane are good stuff. Also, outside the hardcore scene, I like Birthquake. They are just very talented. One thing that's funny is that you have bands that later on are considered shit but back in the day everyone who went to shows liked those bands.How has the Salt Lake Hardcore scene impacted your life?
Well, I think because of hardcore I was turned on to straightedge and 16 years later. I'm still straightedge, so it's definitely had an impact. I have most all of my friends because of the hardcore scene and probably my girlfriend too. I think it is because of hardcore that I have a lot of the feelings and beliefs that I have. And Salt Lake means a lot to me. I would truly never want to move, just because of all I have here. I don't feel I need to leave to be something.
What are your thoughts on the state of the hardcore scene, and its future?
Personally, I think hardcore is in bad shape, especially in Salt Lake. There's no venue here for shows but people don't do shit to promote music. It's hard to see bands playing in town that you enjoy a lot and want to support but then you don't believe in supporting the promoter. It's self-defeating. I have a hard time with that.
And you know, it really chips at me because I look at what we have here and it's nothing. Yeah, I know, sometimes someone has a coffee shop to play in or the back room of a shop but I guess when it's not important to hold onto a decent venue, you have to take what you can get. I guess when the new crowd at shows would rather lean against a wall in the back than be up front, it might not matter if people show up or not. I've never understood that.
Mostly for me, I think it really hurts to be one of those people who never wanted to be the guy who rarely goes to shows or got old or got in a relationship, but at 33, I just don't always have the time. It's a bit too much to go to a show when you work long hours out of town or have a girlfriend who is working on a Masters and you don't see each other. It's hard to make time when you have a lot of personal projects to do, like I have had this year. I haven't been to a show in about 3 or 4 months.
And nowadays, I look at when shows are and most often than not, I have something going on. I haven't outgrown it because I love the music so much still but I just never have the time. I really hope that hardcore in Salt Lake gets a real venue and that people rally around it because growing up in this town with the music it make and the kids it had was the time of my life.
And nowadays, I look at when shows are and most often than not, I have something going on. I haven't outgrown it because I love the music so much still but I just never have the time. I really hope that hardcore in Salt Lake gets a real venue and that people rally around it because growing up in this town with the music it make and the kids it had was the time of my life.
APPARITION INK SEEKS ARTIST
Not apprentice... artist.
"If you are an artist and have your own clientele, we would love to check out your portfolio! The clientele is important to your own happiness because you will not get any walk ins.
So yeah, the address is 380 e 1700 s salt lake
phone number is 801-487-0635"
"If you are an artist and have your own clientele, we would love to check out your portfolio! The clientele is important to your own happiness because you will not get any walk ins.
So yeah, the address is 380 e 1700 s salt lake
phone number is 801-487-0635"
TREVOR DOES SUNDANCE
Follow GCA's Trevor Hale as he navigates the wilderness that is the Sundance Film Festival. Head over to his blog for the inside scoop.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/21/2010
Sundance Film Festival @ Eccles Theatre in Park City
The 10-day festival kicks off tonight with "Howl," a film about a young Allen Ginsberg, the documentary "Restrepo," about soldiers in Afghanistan and Shorts Program I, featuring the short film "I'm Here" directed by Spike Jonze. All three will be showing in Salt Lake sometime over the next week if you don't feel like driving to Park City. We'll keep you posted. More Info.
Collective Soul & The Samples @ The Rail
Along with the films showing at Sundance, Slamdance and X-Dance films rolling out this weekend it's also a big weekend for music. There's bound to be some great acts (mostly kept under wraps until the day of) a few head scratchers and then washed up 90s bands looking for a paycheck. And that's what's happening tonight at The Rail. If you want to relive some radio-friendly alt rock from the mid-90s, tonight will be your first opportunity. More Info.
Outdoor Retailer Convention @ Salt Palace
Interested in the outdoors? Been looking for that perfect new tent or sleeping bag for your camping trips this summer? Well, it's all here this weekend at the Outdoor Retailer Convention. More Info.
There's going to be a lot going on in the next couple of weeks to make up for the first half of the month. Check back and we'll keep updating.
METAL SUCKS INTERVIEWS JELLO BIAFRA
Jello Biafra, former Dead Kennedy's frontman and punk rock icon is out promoting his new band The Guantanamo School of Medicine and sat down with Metal Sucks for an interview.
They talk about everything from Down and Phil Anselmo to his label Alternative Tentacles to politics of course. It's a good interview and definitely worth checking out.
Read it here.
NEW MUSIC: DANGERS
California's Dangers have posted a song from their upcoming full-length Messy, Isn't It? online for you to listen to.
Dangers is a mix of pissed off fast hardcore, pop, metal and whatever else the band can fit in. It's good stuff. Head over to check it out.
The album will be available on February 9 through Vitriol Records
BAND OF ANNUALS
If you've been sleeping on this band for the last 5 or so years, you've made a big mistake. Something to be proud of SLC.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
BANKSY DESCENDS ON PARK CITY
*Ed. Note -- I'll be up in Park City for the next week checking out as many movies as I can pack in to a day, so hopefully I'll be able to gather some more info on this one. Sounds like it'll be great if it does indeed play.
Arrested Motion -- Some very interesting developments over in Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival is about to get underway. Apparently, about four new alleged Banksy stencils have popped up, with the one seen above being the best one so far. Adding to the intrigue are the rumors that the “Spotlight Surprise” documentary will actually be about Banksy and entitled “Exit Through The Gift Shop,” the title of a famous piece from his recent Bristol Museum show.
What will be revealed? The true identity of Mr. B? The explanation behind Mr. Brainwash who was supposedly filming a documentary on Banksy? Another hoax or joke on the audience? The possibilities are endless… although the Festival Director John Cooper does describe the documentary by saying - “Surprise is a good thing. Take a chance on this one. I confess, it’s one of my favorites this year.”
EDITED TO ADD - "Exit Through the Gift Shop" has been officially added to the schedule. Screening times are below.
January 24, 8:30 p.m. at Library Center Theatre WORLD PREMIERE
January 25, 12:15 p.m. at Egyptian Theatre
January 27, 2:15 p.m. at Racquet Club
January 29, 9:00 p.m. at Tower Theatre
January 30, 6:00 p.m. at Temple Theatre
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/20/10
Middle East Film Series: Bliss @ UMFA
When a young woman named Meryem is raped, her village custom requires that she be killed in order for the dishonour to be expunged from her family. A young man named Cemal, the son of the village leader, is given the task but at the last moment he has doubts. The pair go on the run...more info.
The Costs of Progress discussion @ Salt Lake Art Center
A community discussion inspired by the artwork and current exhibit at the Center 'Displacement: The Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art.' The program focuses on creating inspiration for community members to communicate their feelings and discuss relevant social issues. More info.
A community discussion inspired by the artwork and current exhibit at the Center 'Displacement: The Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art.' The program focuses on creating inspiration for community members to communicate their feelings and discuss relevant social issues. More info.
RAIN FEST LINE-UP TAKING SHAPE
The Northwest fest will take place May 28th, 29th, and 30th at Seattle's Viaduct. The organizers will be announcing a new set of bands each month until the fest.
Here's the first set: Backtrack, Black Breath, Dangers, Disembodied, End of a Year, Foundation, Gone but Not Forgotten, Gravemaker, Hammer Bros, Indecision, Keep It Clear, Nails, Pressure (Last Show), Punch, Rotting Out, Sabertooth Zombie, Soul Control and Xibalba.
Who's heading up?
Set It Straight covering the Flag at Rain Fest 2007:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/19/2010
Utah Utes vs. San Diego State @ Huntsman Center
The pickings are slim. More Info.
Killbot @ Kilby Court (maybe)
A bit of a change of pace at Kilby Court tonight (supposedly) with metal/hardcore band Killbot and locals Screaming Condors and Noise Attack. Kilby's website has the show listed as starting at 7 pm, but none of the band websites or ticket outlets have the show listed at all. If you feel like checking it out anyway, feel free. Not much else going on. Not Necessarily More Info.
NEW MUSIC: CRIME IN STEREO
Check out the song "Drug Wolf" from the band's forthcoming record, I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone, which is due out February 23rd on Bridge 9 Records. Listen.
FEBRUARY 6TH - A BETTER HOPE FOUNDATION IN OGDEN
Also performing will be Colorado's Bankrobber, Tijuana Bible, and Triumph.
SALT LAKE HARDCORE 101s ARE IN THE WORKS
We're currently in the process of drafting a number of new Salt Lake Hardcore 101 articles. We'll be posting these as soon as we possibly can. Articles are in the works on Victims Willing, Triphammer, Decontaminate, Waterfront, Life Sentence Records and Clear. Stay tuned.
Monday, January 18, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 12/18/10
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IAN MACKAYE TALKS SKATEBOARDING
Weiden + Kennedy -- an ad agency that focuses on unique multimedia creations -- has posted the third episode of their DIY America video series. In the Skate and Create portion of the series, they interview Minor Threat's Ian Mackaye and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore about the most punk of pasttimes, skateboarding.
Check it out.
Check it out.
ONE VOICE: AARON HUNSAKER
Better known in the hardcore scene as "Foeknawledge," Aaron Husaker's endeavors in hip-hop turned a lot of kids onto "hardcore" concepts like political awareness, animals rights, and drug-free living during the early 2000s.After a long hiatus, Foekus jumped back on the mic last October to celebrate the Eleventh Street Electric Gallery's 3rd Anniversary. But with the man's busy schedule as a full-time father, yoga instructor and counselor to SLC youth, no one's sure if it'll happen again. Cross your fingers...
How were you introduced to the Salt Lake Hardcore scene?
I met some straight edge homies around town. I had just gotten out of jail and was over using drugs and drinking. These cats were cool and liked to play c-lo. We started chillin then they started dragging me to shows. I grew up on punk rock but had no experince with the more contemporary hardcore movement. I went to one show and was hooked.
Memorable SLHC moments?
Foekus and Cherem! It all started as a joke and the shit was way fun. Watching people get really wild while I was on stage was dope.
Favorite SLHC bands?I like Reflect because they covered a 108 song. Mostly old bands though like Bad Yodelers and Season of the Spring. Cool Your Jets was pretty tight too...I don't know, lots of shit I guess.
How has the Salt Lake Hardcore scene impacted your life?
Well, I was an emcee who got into the vegan/straight edge, so I took a lot of social and political influence from hardcore that just straight up made me a better person. Plus all my best homies I ever had came out of the hardcore scene.
What are your thoughts on the state of hardcore and its future?
I don't really listen to a whole lot of new shit but if the band covers a 108 song or some shit, I will be stage dives and high fives all day. I like some of the new bands but I am more into the old sound. i have nothing to say really though, as long as people are having fun.
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/15/10
No More Homeless Pets Benefits @ Club Vegas
Eagle Twin. Bird Eater. Good cause. Good bands... what more do you need to know? More info.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/14/2010
Jazz vs. Cavaliers @ Energy Solutions Arena
King James, The Big Aristotle and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers come to town to try and continue their dominance over the hometown team. The Jazz have been playing better lately, but even that might not be enough to contain Shaq and LeBron. More Info.
Cub Country @ Urban lounge
Jeremy Chatelain's (Iceburn, Insight) alt-country project Cub Country plays tonight at the Urban Lounge with talented locals The Devil Whale and Black Hounds. More Info.
Showbusiness: The Road to Broadway @ City Library
Dori Berinstein's documentary chronicles a year in the life of four Broadway stage shows. By virtue of her unique stage door access to these shows and a host of others, Berinstein expertly conveys the creative and technical challenges of preparing a production for the twelve-block territory known as Broadway. As we follow each of these shows from inspiration to opening night, the truth of the notion that theater rests on the passion of its practitioners is borne out. Director Berinstein will be in attendance for a post-screening discussion. More Info.
GREG PUCIATO DOES NOT DO STERIODS
A few days back, MTV published an article humorously accusing ten musicians of using steriods. One of these alleged-juicers was the massively-muscled singer of Dillinger Escape Plan, Greg Puciato.The naturally-built behemoth was not happy about the accusation. He vented on his Twitter page: "Anyone that knows even the slightest bit about me knows that I would think that cheating goes against the ENTIRE POINT of doing anything." He remarked that he thought of letting the writer slide until realizing that it would go again his vow to "SCORCH POSERS AT ALL TIMES."
You can follow the "scorching" via Greg's Twitter feed, read his full response on Noisecreep and read the original article over on MTV, which includes a seemingly contrite apology from the writer..."I was attempting to poke fun at a pretty ridiculous situation, and, in turn, only created a more ridiculous one. It won't happen again. Please don't kill me."
DEP recently posted a new tune dubbed, "Farewell Mona Lisa," to YouTube. Enjoy:
DEP recently posted a new tune dubbed, "Farewell Mona Lisa," to YouTube. Enjoy:
PROPAGHANDI TO RELEASE BENEFIT EP FOR HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
Propagandhi will release a digital EP in March to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. It will feature unreleased material from the recording sessions of How to Clean Everything and Less Talk, More Rock. Talk about a great band with great intentions. Check out a recent interview with frontman Chris Hannah on the evolution of the band's politics and perspectives:
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/13/2010
Orgasm: The Strange Science of Female Pleasure @ Gore Auditorium (Westminster College)
In the shocking and hilarious documentary ORGASM INC., filmmaker Liz Canner takes a job editing erotic videos for a drug trial for a pharmaceutical company. Her employer is developing what they hope will be the first Viagra drug for women that wins FDA approval to treat a new disease: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD).
Liz gains permission to film the company for her own documentary. Initially, she plans to create a movie about science and pleasure but she soon begins to suspect that her employer, along with a cadre of other medical companies, might be trying to take advantage of women (and potentially endanger their health) in pursuit of billion dollar profits. ORGASM INC. is a powerful look inside the medical industry and the marketing campaigns that are literally and figuratively reshaping our everyday lives around health, illness, desire — and that ultimate moment: orgasm. Director Liz Canner will be on hand after the film for questions. More Info.
Ladyfingers @ Kilby Court
LADYFINGERS is the alter ego of eccentric New Jersey-born artist, Adam Weiner. His music is a spastic brew of lo-fi rock, rockabilly, punk, and cabaret stylings. More Info.
WALTER SCHREIFELS PREPS SOLO ALBUM
PunkNews -- Walter Schriefels (Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Rival Schools) will be releasing his first solo album later this year. An Open Letter To The Scene will be released stateside by Academy Fight Song, in the UK by Big Scary Monsters and in Germany by Arctic Rodeo. The ten track album will include two covers; "Don't Gotta Prove It", originally by CIV and "Society Sucker", made popular by Agnostic Front. A video has already been released for "Arthur Lee's Lullaby" which can be seen below.
NO MORE HOMELESS PETS BENEFIT - THIS FRIDAY
Don't forget to come out and support the show this friday. It's for a good cause with some great bands.
SLHC MUSIC ARCHIVE: TRIPHAMMER - S/T
Triphammer's six-track EP, released through Life Sentence Records, is one of my favorite SLC releases of all time. It's right up there with Lifeless, and maybe even a little bit higher.
The slow drone was different than the straight-forward hardcore that Lifeless and Clear had been perfecting for the better part of the late 90s, but that's what set them apart. Their live show was also something to be seen. Jared Hooper was constantly throwing up on stage and their set regularly ended with a lengthy drum solo. They were a band that was never afraid to try something a little different. It's a shame they broke up before they released anything else.
The Triphammer SLHC 101 is in the works, and will hopefully be available soon. In the meantime, download and listen.
Download
The slow drone was different than the straight-forward hardcore that Lifeless and Clear had been perfecting for the better part of the late 90s, but that's what set them apart. Their live show was also something to be seen. Jared Hooper was constantly throwing up on stage and their set regularly ended with a lengthy drum solo. They were a band that was never afraid to try something a little different. It's a shame they broke up before they released anything else.
The Triphammer SLHC 101 is in the works, and will hopefully be available soon. In the meantime, download and listen.
Download
INTO THE PIT - A MOSHUMENTARY
From the website -- "Into the Pit stage dives right into the mosh pit and documents the history and controversy of this rapidly growing sub culture."
They're looking for images and interview subjects, so if you think you've got the moves to be featured in the film, send them an e-mail.
For more info and a teaser trailer, head over to In To The Pit.
THE BANNER & THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES ANNOUNCE BREAK UP
Never been a fan of The Banner, but These Arms Are Snakes were a great band with one hell of a live show. Sad to see them go. The Banner, not so much.
You can read statements from both the bands on their websites.
These Arms Are Snakes
The Banner
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
TATTOOS LEAD TO DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
A team of scientists from Texas Tech University says that the more tattoos you have, the more likely you are to indulge in deviant behavior. Surprising, isn't it?Dscriber.com -- Results indicate that respondents with four or more tattoos, seven or more body piercings, or piercings located in their nipples or genitals, were substantively and significantly more likely to report regular marijuana use, occasional use of other illegal drugs, and a history of being arrested for a crime," according to the research. "Less pronounced, but still significant in many cases, was an increased propensity for those with higher incidence of body art to cheat on college work, binge drink, and report having had multiple sex partners in the course of their lifetime."
Scientists surveyed 1,753 students from four American colleges — two state-supported public schools and two highly selective religious institutions — finding 37 percent reported at least one piercing and 14 percent were tattooed. Four percent reported having seven or more piercings, four or more tattoos, and/or at least one piercing in their nipples or genitals. Aside from their use of the body as a canvas, the students were asked about various aspects of their behavior, including drug and alcohol use, sexual activity and whether they cheat on tests.
Read the Rest.
TONIGHT IN SLC: 01/12/2010
Hectic Hobo @ Kilby Court
In the mood for some laid back, country-tinged roots music? Head down to Kilby Court where locals Hectic Hobo, It Foot It Ears and Holy Water Buffalo will take the stage. More Info.
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band @ The State Room
Or if you're looking for something a little more upbeat you can check out the alt-country, uptempo blues hybrid Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band. More Info.
NEW MUSIC: xDELEGATEx
The full line-up has been revealed and now all the songs are complete with vocal goodness!
Head over to the Myspace page to check it out.
Looking forward to seeing this band live very, very soon.
WANT TO WIN A TRIP TO RAINFEST?
"First up for the new year, we are doing a contest! Send in your submission on why we should fly you out to RAINFEST. That’s right, we will be selecting 1 person with the best submission and they will win round-trip plane tickets out to RAINFEST. RAINFEST will also be donating a 3-day pass to the winner."
SET IT STRAIGHT REUNION - MARCH 20
Set It Straight will be reuniting to play a benefit show for a friend's recently deceased family member on March 20 in Redding, CA. There will be a CD of unreleased material (b-sides, covers, etc.) available at the show. The details are still being worked out, but here's a statement from the group's bass player, Nate that was posted on the Bridge Nine message board."Yes we are playing. Yes, that is the date. Yes, we did just break up a little over two years ago. A very close friend of everyone in the band recently had a family member pass and we were asked to play to raise some funds for their needs. It was said by this band that there would never be any reunions of any sort, but this is not for us. It is for our friend, and we are helping him and family out in their time of need. I honestly can't think of any other reason as to why would play a show as Set it Straight anymore except for this. Every band is playing for free, and the venue is not collecting. ALL MONEY GOES TO THE FAMILY.
As far as the cd goes, there will be no profit for the band, label, or venue. I was unaware that the cd will be given away, but I would strongly suggest that a donation based price be set up for raising more money for our friend. It will contain mostly live tracks from our last show, some b sides, and maybe some tracks from a Youth of Today live set we did at Gilman.
As far as Harry not being edge anymore, you'll have to take it up with him. We are all still good friends and we support him in his life decisions. It would be good for those of you that are about to pass judgement to contact him personally and find out why he made the decisions he did instead of just posting your comments on this board. He would be more than happy to explain himself to any of you. Get a hold of him via our Myspace page if you really want to take that step.
As far as bands goes, I believe the show is already booked solid. We only had a meeting about this shit a couple days ago, and nothing official has been posted yet. I didn't think word would spread this fast. Bands TBA I guess. Thanks to anyone who has expressed interest, and tell everyone you know to come out and support a family in need.
Nate"
*Edited to add more info.
Set It Straight (reunion)
The Separation
Scared To Death
Youth League 2000 (reunion.. i'm not kidding)
Hell & Reason
+more TBA.
Monday, January 11, 2010
WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS DROPS GALLOWS
Warner Brothers Records has dropped British punk band Gallows after the groups second album failed to meet sales expectations. However, upon signing, the band received a large sum of their money up front and then released an album that was far less radio-friendly than the label hoped."We are the British music industry's biggest mistake," Gallows frontman Frank Carter told me 12 months ago during an interview promoting their second album, Grey Britain. Carter was responding to a question about how a punk band reacts when they've just signed a £1m record deal with Warner Music.
Rather than popping the champagne corks though, Carter was in the kind of articulate, unflinching mood that has made him a favourite interviewee for music journalists. Signed off the back of their live reputation and scorching 2006 debut Orchestra of Wolves – a punk/hardcore hybrid recorded by their mate in a house in the home counties – Gallows hit the jackpot with a lucrative deal when few bands were getting advances. And they were smart enough to know that, in many ways, it was all downhill from there. For a group that recalled second-wave UK punk bands like Discharge, it was the most brilliantly ridiculous major-label signing of recent times. "We see other bands being told what to do by their paymasters, but we're not one of them," guitarist Laurent Barnard said during the same interview.
Read the rest.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
FOR THOSE WHO FEAR TO ROAD TRIP: THE FIFTH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT
There's a combination Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins in downtown Baltimore with high-quality coffee and a clean bathroom. It's located next to a convenience store called 7-Twelve. Ringworm never disappoints. Red lights "don't effect" Mike Askerlund but many, many things effect Mike Cheese -- mainly hang-ups in his "dope" supply and guys who are afraid of oranges. Jake would rather attend every single Jazz game, even though he hates the Jazz, than do a lot of things. The average age of the current Integrity line-up is 7 and Dwid almost didn't make it to the show because his Mom wouldn't let him borrow the minivan.
Don't ever visit Baltimore.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
FOR THOSE WHO FEAR TO ROAD TRIP: STEP FOUR
We just watched a homeless man set up an honest-to-god tent on the median of a busy downtown street. Go Baltimore.
FOR THOSE WHO FEAR TO ROAD TRIP: STEP THREE
Important road trip rule: always charge your cell phone before leaving... Especially if it's your navigator. Pulling into Baltimore my iPhone went black. We eventually managed to find the venue but realized we were still way early.
So wish us luck as we explore the beautiful city of Baltimore. Known for it's soup Jake says. And it's liquor stores apparently.
So wish us luck as we explore the beautiful city of Baltimore. Known for it's soup Jake says. And it's liquor stores apparently.
FOR THOSE WHO FEAR TO ROAD TRIP STEP TWO
Food's good. Waitin at Bliss for David. Ample coffee has been consumed. Runnin late so were skipping the train, catching a cab. In the meantime, you should google 'extreme arm wrestling.'
FOR THOSE WHO FEAR TO ROAD TRIP: STEP ONE
It's 9:37 a.m. Mike, Jake, Bill and I are rising. We've got to get to Bedford Avenue, meet David, charge up on a delicious breakfast with a couple pots of coffee at Bliss, catch the train out to JFK Airport, pick up our rental car and navigate our way out of New York City before we can kick off this road trip proper. It's three hours to Baltimore's Club Sonar where Integrity, Ringworm, Gehenna and Pulling Teeth will be playing at 7 p.m. -- Starkweather sadly canceled. Think we'll make it?
Well, you can find our right here are on GCA. So check back throughout the day to vicariously experience all the holy terror that is... FOR THOSE WHO FEAR THE ROAD TRIP!
Friday, January 8, 2010
ONE VOICE: BROOK LUND
Brook Lund fronted some of Salt Lake's favorite/most-infamous hardcore acts: Dead Last, Carcano 6.5, Aftermath of a Trainwreck/Victims and the mighty Moshalicious. He handled vocal duties for Cherem on a tour that Billy couldn't make it out on, and most recently he played bass in the band City to City. He's also the proud proprietor of downtown Salt Lake's popular Este Pizzeria.How were you introduced to the Salt Lake Hardcore scene?
I had been in to punk and HC since i was 11 or 12 from skate boarding videos, and Thrasher magazines. But I had never been to a true Hardcore show until i was probably 15 or 16. Then in the fall of 1998 Casey and Matt Whalie started bringing me around to shows on the regular. Sort of a weird time for shows in slc, great bands though. Seeing a show with Triphammer, Climb, Clear, and Lazarus Project about every other weekend.
Memorable SLHC moments?
There are so many good memories. There have been so many tours that at the time i felt like i was in sheer hell but looking back was amazing. Thinking back about any Cherem/Aftermath tour always makes me laugh.Probably my best memory though was when about 30 of us went to 2001 Hellfest in NY.
Favorite Salt Lake Hardcore band?
My most favorite band that has come from slc has to be Triphammer. I really enjoyed Climb too. I really have to give it to Reflect too. I dont think ive been as stoked on a local band since the days of Triphammer/Clear/ Climb.
How has the Salt Lake Hardcore scene impacted your life?
Just about everyone of my closest friends I have met though the HC scene. Everybody always talks about the violence of the SLCHC scene but they never talk about the true brotherhood. I truly believe if youve been shunned from this scene its something YOU did. Everybody i have met has never been anything but super sincere with me.
What are your thoughts on the state of Hardcore and its future?Ive got one more year before Im allowed to be fully jaded, but really the current state of hardcore makes me sick. The level of insincerity is overwhelming. It may have always been this way and i am just now realizing it. The biggest thing is I think everybody needs to realize this is for fun, stop taking it so fucking serious! Its not a job. Its not a way to make money, its not a way to be famous. I look around at shows and see so many kids with such serious faces. SMILE HAVE A GOOD TIME!
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