Local Review: Red Sleeves – OK

Local Review: Red Sleeves – OK
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Red Sleeves = Metro Station + twenty øne piløts + OneRepublic … read more

Local Review: DJ BASK – x files

Local Review: DJ BASK – x files
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DJ BASK = DJ Paul (Three 6 Mafia) + DJ Smokey + DJ Screw … read more

Local Review: Johnny Betts – There Are No “A” Sides

Local Review: Johnny Betts – There Are No “A” Sides
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Johnny Betts unfolds stories like sermons (with the preaching sucked out), using figures from Christian mythology in his lyrics. “There Are No ‘A’ Sides” contains love, loss, God and stories from the good book. Homegrown and emerging, Betts is a soon-to-be favorite. … read more

Local Review: Soft Touch – Self-titled

Local Review: Soft Touch – Self-titled
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Soft Touch’s newest, self-titled album is much more accessible and danceable than their last album, “Touch.” With newer, dancier vibes, “Soft-Touch” is an album you’ll want queued up for your fall music playlist. … read more

Local Review: Erasole James – Into the Muh

Local Review: Erasole James – Into the Muh
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Erasole James is an up-and-coming-rapper in SLC. Recently, he opened for August’s SLUG Localized and is becoming very active in the SLC rap scene. Using strong lyrics, varied meter and complicated rhyme schemes, James is a rap artist to be reckoned with! … read more

Local Review: Meldrum House – Prototype

Local Review: Meldrum House – Prototype
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With an intro sounding like it would break out into “Hotel California,” it was surprising when heavy guitar and bass burst into the mix and everything turned metal. Combining influences of ska, metal and punk with style, Meldrum House is a band that excels at the headbanging genre with a counterpoint of soft vocals. … read more