Music
Local Review: Port Ross — Nighttime at Gardner Hall
With Nighttime At Gardner Hall, Port Ross gives us a record about death, loneliness, loss and being alive in a world that is a constant shipwreck. … read more
In Time: A Posthumous Retrospective on Talos
I suppose I needed my own space to be shocked and saddened before I could sit at the keys and give Eoin French the nod he deserves. So here we are. … read more
Review: Thien Dragon — CHAOS GARDEN
With low-poly graphics, dreamy pinks and purples and video game references, Thien Dragon’s world is a fun, playful adventure that lets you release your stress. … read more
Local Review: The Narcs — Local Hero
The Narcs operate much like a jam band, using a democratic approach with different members taking the lead at different times in the varying grooves they create. … read more
Top Five Noisy Albums of 2025 To Burn a Hole...
Whether you want to expand your consciousness or just drown out the world, these albums turn up the bass to get raw, experimental and just plain weird. … read more
Top Five Albums of 2025 to Immerse Yourself in Winter...
From unyielding ferocity in their riffs to cathartic, soul-haunting melodies, listening to these albums is the perfect way to wrap up your 2025. … read more
Local Review: Hurtado — Cavalier
For anyone navigating heartbreak, or the confusing, character-building chaos of your 20s, Cavalier will meet you exactly where you are. … read more
Top Five Indie-ish Albums of 2025 for the Saddest Clown...
I promise there’s at least one indie-adjacent album on this list that can meet you where you’re at and keep you company. … read more
Building a Unique Musical Identity in Salt Lake City
Seasoned Utah blues musician Michael Feldman breaks down why Salt Lake City has an abundance of musical talent, but not a unique musical identity. … read more
Skittlez: The Rapper Alter Ego from My Musical Past
Tucked in the back of my closet ready to be awakened once more, decked out in ruby crimson and charcoal, is my rapper persona Skittlez. … read more
Live From Smoking Nun: Alex Cutler’s Art of Live Recording
Owner of Smoking Nun Recordings, Alex Cutler gives bands a chance to offer their listeners an alternative experience that captures who they are. … read more
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Top Five Alt-Americana Albums of 2025 for the Lost, Wounded...
My top five albums of 2025 fall under the category of alt-Americana. These are the voices that come from the fringes and hang onto the edges of every state. … read more
