Local Review: Bird Watcher – The Luna Sessions - SLUG Magazine

Local Review: Bird Watcher – The Luna Sessions

Posted on July 29, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

In the ghetto, a “Bird Watcher” means something totally different than this sonically adventurous, emotionally distraught collection of songs from these shape-shifting Ogden musicians. I would know because Cincinnati has ghettos. … read more

Local Review: Batty Blue – Ekphrasis

Posted on July 2, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Batty Blue Ekphrasis Self-Released Street: 01.17 Batty Blue = Amelie soundtrack + Laura Marling There’s an oversaturation of folk bands in Provo, but this album is charming and off-beat enough from the typically clean-cut music of Happy Valley to stand alone. It rubs into you nicely— like a good sweater from the D.I. Soft accordion is

Local Review: Beachmen – Everybody’s Pink Inside

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

Beachmen = Pinback + Beach Fossils + Cloud Nothings … read more

Local Review: Berlin Breaks – Empty Spaces

Posted on December 3, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Angela

Berlin Breaks = Trapt + Tool … read more

Local Review: Band of Annuals – Live Warehouse EP

Posted on December 21, 2015 (January 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Band of Annuals Live Warehouse EP Self Released Street: 11.01 BOA = Neil Young + Emmylou Harris + that dreaded country twang It’s rare these days that a record can actually exude warmth. Live Warehouse EP does exactly that. From the first song, “Thought I’d Have Learned,” to the final “Blood on my Shirt,” these seven

Local Review: BassMint Pros – BMP Pirate Radio Take-Over Show

Posted on February 4, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Angela

Let me start by saying that BMP Pirate Radio Take-Over Show is something you definitely can’t just listen to as background music. Immediately, the stage is set with a smooth jazz DJ being assailed mid-sentence by Bass Mint Pros, who shout “It’s BMP, mofo!” before all chaos ensues. … read more