Indie electro-pop is the en vogue subgenre at the moment and that is totally OK with me. The Lazy Waves’ latest EP combines a lot of the genre’s best traits, things like space-age synth sounds backing earthy lyrics and vocals, to create this solid four-track EP. … read more
Local Review: The Blind Guide – The Feast
I thought I was reviewing an ambient soundtrack before this finally picked up momentum, more than five minutes into Track 3. The first two songs consist of a spoken-word intro and a dreamy, ambient synth track. … read more
Local Review: The Creature From Jekyll Island – Self-Titled
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
Local Review: The Circulars – Ornamental
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
Local Review: The Cotton Ponies – Fancy as Fuck
The Cotton Ponies = The Coathangers + Hi-Standard x Joan Jet … read more
Local Review: Storms – Critter
STORMS = Motörhead + Pink Floyd + Mudvayne … read more
Local Review: Tavaputs – Their Secret Names
Tavaputs = The Decemberists + Neil Young … read more
Local Review: Students of Expression – The Astronomer EP
Students of Expression = Brook Pridemore + (acoustic) Saves The Day … read more
Local Review: Strong Words – There Is A River, There Is A Choice
Strong Words = Pedro The Lion + Tegan & Sara … read more
Local Review: Suburban Birds – Self-Titled
Suburban Birds = Radiohead + Tame Impala + Smash Mouth … read more
Local Review: Tavaputs – Unresting Event
Tavaputs = The Smiths + Chelsea Wolfe … read more
Local Review: Talia Keys – Fool’s Gold
Talia Keys = Tower of Power x Jimi Hendrix / Radiohead … read more