Band of Annuals Let Me Live Self-Released Street: 05.08 BOA = Hank Williams + Bob Dylan + Magnolia Electric Company When the Band of Annuals released their live disc last fall, I wrote that it was the best alt-country record to ever come out of Salt Lake. It now seems the new album sets an
Benjamin Dara Single Flame Self-Released Street: 02.18 Benjamin Dara = Dispatch + Enya + Jack Johnson Benjamin Dara’s debut release begins with a music-box-like piano riff, leading into a mystical arrangement of synth strings and distorted drums accompanying his vocals as he sings, “The moon up high, the eye in the sky, the clouds, the
Beyond the name, every aspect of Beachmen seeps through my eardrums with the pleasant sweetness of summer. … read more
During my first listen, I wrote it off as another over-synthesized pop album and wasn’t looking forward to hearing it again. However, the more I listened to the album and was able to focus on the beats of each instrument, I realized it was actually very creative and well done. … read more
Coming on the heels of a well-received 2012 collaboration, Utah County’s finest sonic pioneers and purveyors of structural, minimal, experimental music regain that same magic in their aptly titled album, 2. … read more
If I ever dedicate my life to douchebaggery and join a frat, this’ll definitely be my go-to jam for hosting Jack Mormon, butt-chugging parties. … read more
Bat Manors are the latest in the growing tradition of indie whisper-core bands from Provo with punny names who manage to transcend their silly titles with some really great songs. … read more
Though his songs are tinged with a kind of delicate earnestness, Ben Q Best excels most in his ability to craft unique melodic passages that carry the darker themes of this album. His voice warbles and wanes through layers of shoegazey post-rock and quiet piano passages. … read more
AudioTreats = Cashmere Cat + Takagi Masakatsu … read more
Baker Street Blues Band = The Doors + Grateful Dead + Muddy Waters … read more
Audio Polaroids = Nickelback + Foo Fighters … read more
Baby Gurl/Gaytheist = Queens of the Stone Age + Fucked Up + Hot Snakes … read more
