Local Review: The Moths – Self-Titled

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: Starbass – Self-Titled

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: Parlor Hawk – Self-Titled

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: Pink Lightning – The Unbeatable Sound of Plastic

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: Moonlets & Ben Q Best – Moonlets/Ben Q Best

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

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: L’Anarchiste – The Traveler

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

Local Review: Lake Island – Outermost

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: Light/Black – Self-Titled

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: Drew Danburry – Becoming Bastian Salazar

Local Review: Drew Danburry – Becoming Bastian Salazar

Becoming Bastian Salazar is Danburry’s tale of his transition between two personas, where one is sweet and the other a little more sour. While Danburry sticks with the basic elements of a folk style that emphasizes a guy with his guitar, he has crafted an album extravagant in its production yet homely in its lyrical themes and simple melodies. … read more