Music
Local Review: Abiogene – Self-Titled
Add this group to the growing roster of prog-djent outfits who are really making the subgenre something to behold. … read more
November 2013 Local Music Reviews
November 2013 Local Music Reviews … read more
Local Review: Vincent Draper and the Dirty Thirty – SAM
I’d like to propose that the Vincent Draper sound become the official sound of Utah. It’s deeply rooted in folk traditions, but somehow manages to be fresh and original—it’s definitely earthy in its tone, and while you can hear influences from all over, it stands on its own. … read more
Local Review: Starbass – Self-Titled
Steve Comeau, a community-involved Canadian transplant, launches us to Starbass with a great collection of futuristic, danceable dubstep tracks. … read more
Local Review: Pink Lightning – The Unbeatable Sound of Plastic
The Unbeatable Sound of Plastic, the second full-length record from Salt Lake’s Pink Lightning, straddles the line that separates gritty blues and ‘70s rock, and fucking breaks everything in between. … read more
Local Review: Parlor Hawk – Self-Titled
For their second album, Provo’s Parlor Hawk looked to make a slight departure from the sound of Hoarse & Roaming—their 2010 Northplatte Records release that seemed heavily influenced by producer Joshua James—and dabble a bit more in the rock side of their indie rock/folk genre. … read more
Local Review: The Moths – Self-Titled
The Moths are a Salt Lake band that merges the collective talents of Michael Sasich, Josh Dickson, Eli Morrison and Greg Midgely—and holy hell is it good. … read more
Local Review: Moonlets & Ben Q Best – Moonlets/Ben Q...
Moonlet’s half of the split is my favorite, though I recommend listening to Moonlets/Ben Q Best as a whole. … read more
Local Review: Mideau – Self-Titled
Rising like something out of a dream, Mideau combine soft vocals with ethereal symphonic elements and mythical-sounding synthesizers to create a whimsical swirl of some of the dreamiest electro-pop you’ve ever heard. … read more
Local Review: Light/Black – Self-Titled
This self-released and self-titled album is absolutely mesmerizing, and from the second the first track begins, it’s nearly impossible to turn the album off. … read more
Local Review: Lake Island – Outermost
If I can say one thing about Lake Island, it’s that they have great potential. … read more
Local Review: L’Anarchiste – The Traveler
This fascinating EP was made with a purpose, and L’Anarchiste should feel good about their direction. Its purpose is to connect their first album with their forthcoming LP, Giant, by introducing fans to a newer sound. … read more
