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Local Review: The Creature From Jekyll Island – Self-Titled

Posted on June 4, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

TCFJI conquer and conjure a hell of a lot of musical goodness on their debut record. It’s highly difficult to properly describe and entirely critique what this SLC steampunk/industrial rock band does. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Local Review: The Circulars – Ornamental

Posted on September 3, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Circulars’ year-long presence as a four-piece in the Salt Lake music scene was the sort of magical run that will be remembered by wide-eyed youths long after our time has passed. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Local Review: The Cotton Ponies – Fancy as Fuck

Posted on December 4, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Cotton Ponies = The Coathangers + Hi-Standard x Joan Jet … read more

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Local Review: Storms – Critter

Posted on January 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

STORMS = Motörhead + Pink Floyd + Mudvayne … read more

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Local Review: Tavaputs – Their Secret Names

Posted on March 5, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Tavaputs =
 The Decemberists + Neil Young … read more

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Local Review: Students of Expression – The Astronomer EP

Posted on May 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Students of Expression = Brook Pridemore + (acoustic) Saves The Day … read more

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Local Review: Strong Words – There Is A River, There Is A Choice

Posted on June 4, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Strong Words = Pedro The Lion + Tegan & Sara … read more

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Local Review: Suburban Birds – Self-Titled

Posted on July 30, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Angela
Suburban Birds – Self-Titled

Suburban Birds = Radiohead + Tame Impala + Smash Mouth … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Suburban Birds

Local Review: Tavaputs – Unresting Event

Posted on July 30, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Angela

Tavaputs = The Smiths + Chelsea Wolfe … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Tavaputs

Local Review: Talia Keys – Fool’s Gold

Posted on October 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Angela

Talia Keys = Tower of Power x Jimi Hendrix / Radiohead … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Local Review, Self-Released, Talia Keys

Local Review: T.E.V. – Études

Posted on February 4, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
T.E.V. – Études

Études, with its minimalistic black cassette and yellow and green tracer-covered linear notes, gives a fairly unassuming first impression. Yet, upon further inspection, one will find that, first impressions aside, Études is a mystic and entirely varied listening experience. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: New Visions in Electronic Music, T.E.V.

Local Review: Stretch – Euphoricolor

Posted on March 3, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Angela
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Stretch = Slug + Nujabes + Flying Lotus
… read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Stretch
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