Review: Zone Tripper – Voyager

Review: Zone Tripper – Voyager
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Zone Tripper’s new ep, Voyager took me back in time when the popularity of synth pop had just begun. Voyager is fun but beautiful—the almost arcade-like tracks had my mind wandering to the days when I filled the hours playing classics like Pac-Man and Tetris. … read more

Reviews: Boys Noize – Go Hard EP

Reviews: Boys Noize – Go Hard EP
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My favorite track, “Go Hard,” uses a sample off of Kreayshawn’s “Go Hard (La,La,La)” track from her Somethin’ Bout Kreay album. … read more

Review: Various Artists – Kitsuné Maison Compilation 15

Review: Various Artists – Kitsuné Maison Compilation 15
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Kitsuné Maison Compilation 15 has nu-dance vibe with a splash of disco that made my imagination dance. One of the tracks that instantly made it on my repeat playlist was “Chateau Marmont” by Krystal Klear—it made me think of the movie Clueless and the California sun. … read more

Review: Pompeya – Tropical

Review: Pompeya – Tropical
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Tropical, by Russian quartet Pompeya, has a variety of funky tracks and smooth, uptempo ballads. Pompeya’s melodic and up-tempo feel on Tropical made me feel like I was a distressed character from a movie running on the beach—in slow motion, of course. … read more

Review: Infected Mushroom – Friends on Mushrooms Vol. 1
Review: Dirtyphonics – Irreverence

Review: Dirtyphonics – Irreverence
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Dirtyphonics are a French EDM quartet who have been bursting onto the scene since the major success of their hit single, “French Fuck.” These four guys (Charly, Pho, Thomas and Pitchin) pull influence from metal bands, and it’s obvious when listening to their debut album. … read more

Review: Daft Punk – Random Access Memories

Review: Daft Punk – Random Access Memories
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Right from the beginning of Random Access Memories, the tone is set through the first track, “Give Life Back to Music.” … read more

Local Reviews: Nonnon

Local Reviews: Nonnon
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Salt Lake-based producer Nonnon’s new album, El Socialismo, is a hidden gem that needs to be heard by the world of glitch. With its complicated drum patterns and intricate use of samples, the whole album is glitch holiness!  … read more

Local Reviews: Scenic Byway

Local Reviews: Scenic Byway
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Local rap band Scenic Byway have been taking Salt Lake by storm  with their cool raps, sweet sounds and appealing messages. The track “Surprise Surprise” is the perfect song for anyone who has ever found themselves stressing out more than necessary. … read more

Local Reviews: Nick Foster

Local Reviews: Nick Foster
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When I played the first track from Nick Foster’s Total Data, it seemed erratic, busy and slightly irritating—“Just Pick Yes” made me want to just say no. It has a mix of samples put together without fluidity that made me feel like my ears were being drilled by infomercials. I decided to give the album a second chance and listen to it with a completely open mind, so I smoked a doobie and pressed play. … read more