The Rock Salt

The Salt Vault

Band histories, music business guides, and deep cuts from the Salt Lake City scene. The long-form archive — where the record gets set straight.

History

Sixty years of women building the Salt Lake City music scene

From The Clingers in the 1960s to Willöh winning Battle of the Bands in 2026 — the women who built this scene deserve the record.

The five most common bad deals, the math behind each one, and when to walk away

Most bad deals don't look bad. They look exciting. They use words like "exposure" and "partnership." Here's how to spot them before you say yes.