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Local Review: Yaktooth

Posted on March 19, 2013 (February 2, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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There are a few key things you need to know about Yaktooth: They like to talk about North Korea and Kim Jong Il, and they like to play math rock. Yaktooth wouldn’t be out of place on Hydra Head’s roster, and their jams rock.
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Local Review: Accidente

Posted on March 19, 2013 (January 31, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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With an opening track eye-catchingly titled “Listen Bitch,” Accidente kick off their most recent endeavor with a chunky bass line as frontman Peter Mackowski emits sarcastic, guttural growls that build into a riffy number.  … read more

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Local Review: The Arcadians

Posted on March 19, 2013 (January 31, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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The Arcadians released an EP earlier this summer, this Provo-based indie band is back again with a 10-track album, No More Nightmares. Like a lot of indie bands these days, The Arcadians follow a trend of putting less focus on song melodies, keeping the spotlight on vocals, along with simple chord changes and guitar riffs. … read more

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Local Review: Book on Tape Worm

Posted on March 19, 2013 (January 31, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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Book on Tape Worm have struck a perfect balance of expressing themselves artistically and considering their audience. Their folksy aesthetic is unique because of its whimsical nature and delicate sound, which is accented nicely by cello and bells. … read more

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Local Review: Brisk1er

Posted on March 19, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Brisk1er’s second compilation album coalesces meaty funk beats with a wide variety of local rap artists. If he continues to pump out substantial mix tapes, the crossroads of the West will soon be a heavy contender in the national underground rap scene. … read more

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Local Review: The Direction

Posted on March 21, 2013 (January 31, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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Even though you might not think “gypsy anything” based on the equation of music I used above to describe The Direction’s sound, use your imagination when I say that they create a unique brand of gypsy-blues-rock that incorporates sounds from all of the above.  … read more

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Local Review: The Hang Ups

Posted on March 21, 2013 (January 31, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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I love everything about punk rock—the anger, the energy, all of it. I hope that three-piece bands like The Hung Ups are always around. The songs on this EP are so immediate and easy to get into. … read more

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A Quiet Little Marriage – Review

Posted on January 19, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: Events, Festival Coverage, Local EventsTagged: Slamdance 2009

I Am Comic – Review

Posted on January 30, 2010 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

 I Am Comic delivers big laughs and a glimpse into the world of a professional comedian … read more

Posted in: Events, Festival Coverage, Local EventsTagged: Slamdance 2010

Myspace Cafe

Posted on January 19, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: Events, Festival Coverage, Local EventsTagged: Sundance, Sundance 2009

Gallery Shorts Block 1

Posted on January 30, 2010 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Growing Season & Celestial Avenue … read more

Posted in: Events, Festival Coverage, Local EventsTagged: Slamdance 2010

Big Fan – Review

Posted on January 19, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: Events, Festival Coverage, Local EventsTagged: Sundance, Sundance 2009
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