Local Review: Chance Lewis

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Chance Lewis portrays the wisdom and wit of an experienced emcee like Astronautalis. His influences aren’t obvious, but it’s clear he’s not afraid to represent the fact that he’s a white rapper living in Provo. … read more

Local Review: Charlatan

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

There isn’t much of an excuse for slacking in production anymore, with modern technology allowing the tiniest band to put out professional-quality demos—which is why it’s extremely painful when a band doesn’t put any effort into creating a listenable recording. … read more

Local Review: Drew Danburry

Posted on March 19, 2013 (June 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Danburry has shown us that he’s still in the music game, which is great news in my book! As a long-ish-time fan of Danbury’s, my only disappointment was in the short length of the new release. … read more

Local Review: Polytype

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Polytype are aptly named, considering their heavily layered production of ambient noise. This album is hypnotic dream-pop with a moody touch. … read more

Local Review: PTO

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Pointless has possibly gotten just as many plays on my stereo as it would have on a college radio station two decades ago. Even though the album’s performers are just four local (and young) dudes, they could still easily pass as Clinton-era slackers. … read more

Graphic Sexual Horror – Review

Posted on January 19, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I Love You Phillip Morris – Review

Posted on January 19, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

One Hundred Mornings – Review

Posted on January 28, 2010 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Although the pacing is slow, this film is a thoughtful meditation on human nature and the nature of morality in the absence of society. An intelligent, well-crafted narrative. … read more

Local Review: Mike Moran

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

This album from local musician Mike Moran contains a dense amount of indie/folk instrumentation, but Moran’s great attention to detail seems to do a disservice to his songs. Along with the thin, distorted vocals, there are a lot of small accents mixed throughout each song, such as guitar noodling, which add some different flavors to the songs, but fail to catch your ears overall. … read more