After procuring La Luz’s It’s Alive from Albatross Recordings and Ephemera, I took it home, dropped the needle and then soon began to uncontrollably gyrate to the surf-soulful sound of the first track, “Sure is Spring.” … read more
It seems like only yesterday I was a wee lass of 20-something, deep in the throes of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, stoked on what was supposed to be a massive tour date featuring Slipknot, Lamb of God and Shadows Fall. One of the Slipknot dudes got sick and had to cancel the
“I am PLUSHY MAN.” It has a certain undeniable ring to it, an authority and bravery that is unmatched in the world of little miniature super heroes. … read more
According to the Black Cum “manifesto,” they don’t write songs, practice or do second takes—they just get fucked up, press record and play. I’ll give them props for apparently adhering to these self-imposed rules. This double-cassette release (with a nifty little patch included) is an…interesting listen, but I don’t exactly get the feeling they give too much of a fuck what some old, washed-up hack like me thinks about their releases. … read more
This was my introduction into the expertly curated, aesthetically driven label Dark Entries that exists to release synth-driven coldwave, darkwave and post-industrial synth-pop records that have been long out of print. … read more
…Is Doomed begins with an analog arpeggio and a tip of the hat toward the cavernous hollow and wash that is witch house, only to be kindly betrayed by wave of warm synths that rises from the depths in order to distance Black Wing from the kitsch occult leanings that suffocate less imaginative artists. … read more
Comfortably nestled within the Wasatch Mountains, the organization known as Alta Community Enrichment (ACE) has been dedicated to providing their community with exposure to the arts. ACE is known for using ski resorts such as Alta and Snowbird as venues for over 70 annual events, and have awarded several grants to local people and organizations
No matter how many times I’ve heard aggressive rockabilly music, whether it’s psychobilly, punkabilly, neo-rockabilly or whatever, it’s still an entertaining idea. The Bombers don’t seem afraid of going after full psycho or pulling it back to a more traditional feel. The guitar work is a heavy presence and is very well played as the drums and upright bass thump and bang out solid rhythms. … read more
Across the country, colleges are attempting to shake off a rather unpleasant part of college culture; rape culture. … read more
FYF Day Two was hotter and more crowded than ever, but the highly anticipated and top-notch Sunday lineup kept the momentum going. … read more
This Salt Lake City alt-rock quartet definitely has an affinity for Rage Against The Machine. Hitting new topics like the economy as well as the basics (corporate greed, war and government controversy), Enemy Octopus performs a tight set on the short, self-titled EP with vocals on four of the six tracks, the bookends being instrumental. … read more
With a sly and energetic style, The Plastic Furs display a musical repertoire that spans the distance between dark, sexy psychedelia and supercharged rock tunes. The band’s punchy drone sensibility meshes well with Brian Mink’s hazy guitar reverberating through their washed-out tone. … read more
