Music
Local Reviews: Malevolent MC
SpyHop is known locally as an organization for teens, and their record label is teen-run, but the debut from Malevolent MC doesn’t sound immature. There’s not, however, much malevolence to be found here. … read more
Local Reviews: Herban Empire
This is the kind of music that brightens my day. Comparing things to Sublime is shitty, I know, but here I can’t help it–the down to earth, feel-good vibe and even Andrew Cole’s vocals smack of Bradley and the crew. … read more
Local Reviews: Glade Sowards
I was at SLUG Mags’s July LOCALIZED which doubled as David Williams’ CD release show at The Urban Lounge, when it turned into “Glade’s Surprise Record Release Party.” I have to say, it plucked my heart-strings. … read more
Local Reviews: Fox Van Cleef
“Don’t laugh at me if I make a really crazy face,” is heard as you put Fox Van Cleef’s latest EP on for a spin––and we won’t––these cats are cool. Some pyschedelic guitars start in at that point and make for a very interesting intro track called “Torpedo.” … read more
Local Reviews: Feel Good Patrol
There’s something going on with Feel Good Patrol, but I’m not sure what. Well, that’s not true, it sounds like what a scene mainstay named Ryan Workman once described as “White-Boy-Frat-Funk-Rock,” with some rappin’ and scratchin’ thrown in. … read more
Local Reviews: Emme Packer
Emma Packer captivates with her interpretation of the universe through each track the illuminates her poetry. … read more
Local Reviews: Until Further Notice
Until Further Notice is the perfect band. There, I said it. If I knew nothing about music, I might mean it. The songs these guys play are retardedly sophomoric and lack any musical talent beyond beginner-level teenage rock camp. … read more
Local Reviews: Such Vengeance
If you’re a fan of modern melodic metalcore, Such Vengeance has created an album worth listening to. The five piece band from Pleasant Grove sounds like a band that could be signed with the likes of Roadrunner, Victory, or Solid State records. … read more
Local Reviews: Steady Machete – Riots
I normally find dancey indie bands really annoying, but Steady Machete is awesome. They are tight as hell and use elements in every song that keep me interested. It’s like a little bit less technical Minus the Bear. … read more
Local Reviews: Spiral Diary
Spiral Diary = Dashboard Confessional + Saves the Day + Plain White T’s … read more
Local Reviews: Little Sap Dungeon/Perception Cleanse/Perception
Little Sap Dungeon/Perception Cleanse Perception = Front Line Assembly (pre-Millenium) + Velvet Acid Christ + Bile + Hocicio … read more
Local Reviews: AM Revelator
AM Revelator = Queens of the Stone Age + Angus Khan … read more