Music
Review: Bakers Dozen/Kombatants – European Invasion
Here are two European punk bands, firmly rooted in the Oi! traditions of writing solid (if not a teensy bit derivative) songs about braces, boots, beers, birds and (foot)ball. … read more
Review: Bad Religion – Christmas Songs
Although I can’t say exactly what I was expecting from this record, I have to say, other than its oddball appeal, the jovial seasonal tunes didn’t really scratch the itch I got when I first heard about this project. … read more
Review: Alison Moyet – Live At Bush Hall & Changeling...
A simple, clean take of “When I Was Your Girl” reminds us what a dynamic live singer Moyet is, while a gorgeously delicate reading of “Filigree”—sans backing vocals—is not to be missed. … read more
Local Review: Ulteriors – Self-Titled
With subjects ranging from politics, religion, war and corporate control, Ulteriors have taken heed to the classic punk rock sound, both lyrically and musically as they so proclaim. … read more
Local Review: The Pigeons – Self-Titled
The Pigeons present a raw, rough sound with pure punk elements, and this recording has a gritty realness to it that suggests it was recorded live. … read more
Local Review: Nostalgia – Self-Titled
It’s not often that a baritone voice sticking to a few sustained notes hooks me. It’s more rare when the band comes from Utah County.
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Local Review: Michael Biggs – Gold
Salt Lake’s dark side is finally coming out of the woodwork. … read more
Local Review – Max Pain and The Groovies – Self-Titled
Max Pain and the Groovies certainly have an affinity for the Texas psych scene, and this EP sounds more focused than anything I’ve heard from them before. … read more
Local Review: The Glass Gentlemen – Self-Titled
In some ways, The Glass Gentlemen share a lot in common with the psychodrama of early Cursive recordings. … read more
Local Review: FORMAL – Self-Titled
FORMAL seems to have ’90s indie punk running through their veins, but that doesn’t stop them from being unpredictable. … read more
Local Review: The Dog – Slow and Sweet
Slow and Sweet is a mix of everything from a little grunge to some bubblegum pop and vocals that sound like a gritty Marc Bolan. … read more
Local Review: Cubworld – Life Is Music
Cubworld (aka Jake Kongaika) brings us a part acoustic, part party-groove album with Life is Music. … read more
