Music
Twista @ the Complex with EMRSN, Devena, Bacca, Zac Ivie,...
In a blue shirt with gold details and white-and-gold Allen Iversons, Twista brought the pain “like two bad nurses” and went into the classics that … … read more
Modest Mouse @ The Complex 06.05 with Morning Teleportation
As usual, I was floored by what Modest Mouse brought to a live performance: richly layered sounds, Isaac Brock’s penetrating delivery and a crowd that is more than appreciative of all of those nuances. … read more
Review: Big Thief – Capacity
Big Thief = Cowboy Junkies + M Ward … read more
Samantha Fish at the Utah Blues Festival
The charming and ever-talented Samantha Fish, who just released her album Chills & Fever in March, will steal your heart and convert you into a blues lover after her live performance at this year’s Utah Blues Festival. … read more
Walking Contradiction: Justin Townes Earle
There’s an inherent conflict to Justin Townes Earle. He’s often touted as Americana or alt-country, but he’s able to incorporate blues and folk in a very sincere way, while still keeping himself as a through line in each song. … read more
Ogden Twilight: Wild Belle, Oh Land, RKDN @ Ogden Amphitheater...
Along with Oh Land and RKDN, Wild Belle made for a strong first show for this year’s installment of the Ogden Twilight Concert Series. … read more
Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival 2017
Punk Rock Bowling: where everyone is decked out in studs, leather and bristles. Here they come to congregate for a weekend of music-inspired debauchery. … read more
National Music Reviews June 2017
June reviews of Beach Fossils, Cemetery Urn, Kite Base and more on the way. … read more
Local Music Reviews June 2017
Utah-local reviews of Peach Dream, Joshua James, Charles Ellsworth and more. … read more
Local Review: Brad Thomason – Sakura
Brad Thomason = Mac Demarco + Lotus Plaza … read more
Local Review: Joshua James – My Spirit Sister
Joshua James = The Lumineers + Hugo … read more
Local Review: Tarot Death Card – Moon
Tarot Death Card = Portishead + Jefferson Airplane … read more
