Geek-related radio shows and podcasts have dominated the airwaves in recent years, as people come to accept that its not just part of our culture, it's taking over the culture.

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Earlier this year a promising press release was dropped on the music scene that's still got people talking about the future possibilities it could bring. Slowtrain Records' announcement that it was officially becoming a record label piqued the interest of the community from venues to radio DJ's to musicians. The idea of a store, which has helped pushed local and Indie music to the masses and earned a trusted reputation in its own right, now promoting its own choice of music for fans to collect and check out while musicians could find a new home for dedicated listeners.

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Hello to all you Jon Paxton enthusiasts. Allow me for a bit to start today's entry off with a theory I've had for a few months now. Before I dive into it, I want to make it clear, I like Jon. Jon Paxton writes for City Weekly and SLUG, you see him about at events on occasion for X96 and other promotions, big influence and personality in our scene as a whole, and I'm lucky to be able to call him a friend. ...But his hair... There's something going on there with it, and I believe I know what's up. He will quaf and primp and shape his hair, often to one side of his head as seen below, and it always changes sides and directions, there's never a set position for it. And I think I've figured it out. When its tilted to his right, he's being professional. When tilted to the left, he's looking for women. And I believe that depending on the direction its pointed at, determines how serious he is, or what kind of action he wants that night. Its like a sundial for his personality is what I'm saying. Like, a 55 degree angle, he's looking for a shy girl with a kinky side. Or say 100 degrees he's aiming for a wild child that will make out in an hour. ...That's all I got for now, I don't really have time to track and follow him every night to run tests and prove it, mainly because City Weekly won't loan me money for the equipment. So for now I guess Paxton's Angle will remain one of our urban mysteries, like Emu's Grave or Gravity Hill.

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You can already tell summer is near finished for the year simply by looking at the concert lineups. The biggest and most obvious marker coming tonight with the final Twilight Concert Series show, predicted to draw in the biggest crowd this year. But at the end of the week well see a different kind of show that's already declared an end to the season.

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Summer is running out, which means skateboards only have about eight weeks left to roll around the city, while snowboarders are chomping at the bits to get back out on the slopes once the first storms hit in October. But whichever of the two extreme sports you love to do, the local shops are working hard to get you what you need year round. And today we look at one in particular that's become a favorite for locals and a trusted name to visitors.

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Headed back out onto Gallery Stroll again this month, not a bad night to be out and about. No blistering heat, nice crowds making their way around town, and a nice mix of contemporary, experimental and even sketch works across the city. Along with some music (and aside a few galleries not participating this time around) you couldn't have asked a better summer showing. So of course we're going to off the beaten path a bit and make out way East near Foothill for a massive display, that in itself could be a Stroll of its own.

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Keeping with the comic book theme this week, a lot of people have gotten into the habit of buying complete graphic novels. If you like most readers you tend to head into your local shop and buy the latest issue every month. But for those who either can't afford the monthly upkeep or have the patience to wait, the hardbound edition is the best way to go for select readers. Compounding 6-8 issues into a single book, making it more of a complete book than a series. And its because that trend has become popular that a brand new club started up in support of it.

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The above title of today's blog isn't just a statement about the man in question, its apparently a self-appointed fact. The Pirate Club creator has been an influential force upon the local comic book scene for a few years now, being both a inspiration and a mentor to some who have been trying to produce their own title in a smaller environment under their terms. But with recent changes in his life, Derek decided to switch focus from his characters and onto himself.

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Not a ton of focus is put on it, but a number of local photographers get their start in the club circuit. Which isn't a shabby way to get in practice, find subjects, be at the center of the party and document it all as you go. Its how a number of clubs have been able to showcase their environment and do business, while those who caught the action moved onto other subjects. Then there are those who find a happy balance.

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Hello all you ten-year-reunion harassing enthusiasts. Sorry, I've been getting messages all week long from people reminding me that my high school reunion is happening in two weeks. To which I have to ask, would any of you pay $40 to waste your Friday night at a Kearns golf course (with no alcohol mind you) to listen to hundreds of people drone on about their lives and pretend to give a crap about yours in return? There's already a place for this... and its called Facebook. Let's get away from that redundant hellhole and look at something better. The latest addition to the 337 Memorial Wall.

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