I picture this band being a group of gangly, quiet 17-year-olds. Their five song acoustic EP evokes youthful and tender feelings, while at the same time feels a bit underdeveloped. … read more
Local Reviews: Levi James Lebo
It’s always a pleasant surprise to see a musician step out of their comfort zone and take a risk with something new, even if it’s just for themselves. That very scenario made Autography a heartwarming listen, as the usually heavy and screeching guitarist Levi James Lebo (of White Hot Ferrari fame) took to the keys and recorded this full-length album of ambient piano and chamber music. … read more
Review: Criminal Minds: Season 10
Criminal Minds: Season 10 CBS/ ABC Studios/ Paramount Street: 08.25 I have always been a fan of crime drama, psychological thrillers, and suspense. However, I had never actually watched Criminal Minds until I picked up the latest DVD box set for this latest season to have aired, season 10. I actually wonder why I haven’t
Review: Portlandia: Season Five
Portlandia: Season Five IFC and Video Service Corp Street: 08.25 Fans of Portlandia rejoice! The latest season of the hilarious, Lorne Michaels–produced sketch show has a little (or a lot) of something for everyone to get excited about. These half-hour, PG-13 friendly episodes feature SNL’s Fred Armisen and the wonderfully talented Carrie Brownstein. Season 5
Local Reviews: Nevertanezra
Local doom metal band Nevertanezra is proof that the scene is far from dead. They’ve dropped their new album, NTNR, on the valley, and like a delicious bag of Satan-flavored potato chips, you can’t stop at just one spin of this record. … read more
Local Reviews: Nick Neihart
Local folkie Nick Neihart hits a range of acoustic touchstones, employing his falsetto artfully on “Free as a Chain,” but also sounding just at home in the rougher, rootsy “Somewhat of a Loser.” … read more
Review: Gryphon Knight Epic
Gryphon Knight Epic is a medieval themed side scrolling shooter done in a pixellated art style. … read more
Basilisk: Just Another Boring Ninja Anime
Basilisk could have been a pretty interesting series, but instead it’s hampered by a terrible script and recycled ideas. … read more
Local Reviews: Nonnon
Salt Lake-based producer Nonnon’s new album, El Socialismo, is a hidden gem that needs to be heard by the world of glitch. With its complicated drum patterns and intricate use of samples, the whole album is glitch holiness! … read more
Review: Armello
Capitalizing on the success of franchises like Mario Party, Magic: The Gathering, and Hearthstone, developers are trying their hand at adapting a number of different types of tabletop board game play into a digital arena. … read more
Review: Funko Pocket Pop! Keychains
These Pocket Pop! Keychains are everything you love about the Funko figurines but miniature and travel-sized. … read more
Laura Burhenn: Lovers Know Extended Interview
In the big wild world of modern music—so presently overcrowded with equal parts would-be artists and sub-genres—it is often the truly talented that get buried and overlooked. … read more
