Authors: Kristin Porter
Review: John Andrews – Bit By The Fang
John Andrews & The Yawns = Jackson Scott + The Babies + Mikal Cronin … read more
Review: Kathryn Calder – Self-Titled
Kathryn Calder = The New Pornographers + Maria Taylor + The Shins … read more
Review: Jackson Scott – Sunshine Redux
Jackson Scott = Syd Barrett + Ty Segall … read more
Review: Japandroids – Near to the Wild Heart of Life
Japandroids = The Thermals + Jimmy Eat World … read more
Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – Werewolves
Valentine & The Regard Werewolves FeralCatRecords Street: 12.23.14 Valentine & The Regard = Bright Eyes + The Cure Werewolves is a nostalgic trip through a series of poignant songs written in a manner that brings to mind both Conor Oberst and Pedro the Lion. Each song sweeps through straightforward guitar harmonies with an authentic sense
Local Review: The Wasatch Fault – Super Wasatch Fault
The Wasatch Fault = Modest Mouse + Doug Martsch … read more
Local Review: Starmy – Heart Beat Breaks Glass
Local outfit Starmy’s sixth release, Heart Beat Breaks Glass, opens with a steady ruckus of thick guitar harmonies layered with Mike Sartain’s tense vocal style. The opening track, “Heart Beat Breaks Glass,” is a tightly refined song that weaves cohesively around an organ solo reminiscent of Red Bennies’ 2004 album, Adult Sophisticates. … read more
Local Review: Soft Limbs – Small Village Rumors
Soft Limbs = Portugal. The Man + Joy Division
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Local Review: Small Lake City Stay – Out of the...
Small Lake City = Minus the Bear + Panic! At the Disco
Local Review: Soft Touch – Self-titled
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: Jazz Jaguars – Music to Soothe the Savage...
Jazz Jags = Coyote Hoods + Ether Orchestra … read more
Local Review: Heart Pharmacy – Xtablet
Heart Pharmacy = Minus the Bear + Bon Iver
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