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The Journey of Grouplove Guitarist Andrew Wessen

The Journey of Grouplove Guitarist Andrew Wessen

October 14, 2016

Andrew Wessen is a punk rock surfer kid from the beach culture of Los Angeles. He has since become the guitarist of the alternative rock band Grouplove. Wessen grew up in a quiet house – but his interest...

Uljmuren, left, and Nature of Tengger Cavalry perform at Bar Metro in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct.5, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Meet Tengger Cavalry, a Chinese-Mongolian folk Metal band

October 6, 2016

Chinese-Mongolian folk metal band Tengger Cavalry took the stage Wednesday night. Their unique style set them apart immediately. Salt Lake locals Vicious Souls were the first opening act for Tengger...

Ghost at the Complex: Satanic Psychedelic Metal

October 3, 2016

It goes without saying, but Ghost is one of the most grimly original bands to turn the heavy metal scene on its ear in the 2010s. Coming out of Sweden, a country with its own extensive collection of metal...

Art From the Attic: "Alexander's Ragtime Band"

Art From the Attic: “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”

October 3, 2016

The year 1911 gave life to the first Homecoming weekend in college history. That same year, Irving Berlin’s first international chart-topper, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” Irving Berlin is considered...

Atmosphere Brings Fishing Blues to The Complex

Atmosphere Brings Fishing Blues to The Complex

By Lauren Gutierrez September 27, 2016

The rapper Slug from the hip hop duo Atmosphere is clever, passionate and very facetious. Slug began rapping around 1989 and playing gigs at local Minnesota venues in the early 90s. “I needed to fit...

Tegan and Sara performing live in Salt Lake City at In The Venue on Thursday, September 22, 2016

Tegan and Sara Deliver Upbeat Show at In The Venue

By Lauren Gutierrez September 26, 2016

The English electropop singer Shura was the opening act before the familiar and melodic keys to the song “Back in Your Head” began Tegan and Sara’s show on Thursday, Sept. 22 at The Venue. Working...

Photo credit: Cara Macdonald

Carnegie Hall Pianist Turned U Professor Shares His Talents

By Alexis Cortez September 25, 2016

Every passionate music lover knows of the prestigious concert venue Carnegie Hall, but may not always get to attend a performance there. Luckily, performers will sometimes grace the stages of other venues...

Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre Company L-R: Seth Pike, Paul-Jordan Jansen, Ruthie Stephens, Lenny Daniel, Bryant Martin, Dan Sharkey, Cory Reed Stephens, Bailee Johnson and Anne Tolpegin

Steering the 2016-2017 Season With The Last Ship

By Alexis Cortez September 21, 2016

"The Last Ship", a new musical written by English vocal artist Sting, has docked at Pioneer Memorial Theatre. After a short-lived run on Broadway, this run marks its regional premiere in Salt Lake City. Centered...

Garbage singer Shirley Manson performs at The Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Sept. 17, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Garbage Takes Center Stage at The Complex

By Lauren Gutierrez September 19, 2016

Friday night at The Complex’ Rockwell room, lights lit up the stage’s back wall, decorated with leopards and pink velvet with the band's name — Garbage — prominently displayed in large letters. Cigarettes...

Jeremih performing at the University of Utah 2016 Redfest at the Student Union building plaza on Friday, September 16, 2016

Redfest, Well-Balanced and Entertaining

September 19, 2016

As the summer days are winding down, campus activities are only ramping up. The Associated Students of the University of Utah contributed to the fall festivities with their annual Redfest. This year’s...