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Local Review: Larusso – Life in Static

Posted on September 3, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

If you’re someone who still digs the alt-rock/emo scene, Larusso nail it. The vocals are passionate, the guitar lines have a nice tone and are well honed, and the production is truly top shelf. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Local Review: Kemp. – Empty.

Posted on October 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

“Emo raps perfected,” boasts Kemp. on “Cougar Tails.” It’s a striking moment on a record that does get, well, emotional. Still, that line works on a couple of levels—as both a raison d’être and an endearing moment of self-deprecation. … read more

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Local Review: Koala Temple – Blue Milk

Posted on November 6, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Koala Temple = Tame Impala + The Strange Boys … read more

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Local Review: Little Barefoot – A Hundred Different People

Posted on November 6, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Little Barefoot = Stars + Colour Revolt … read more

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Local Review: Kitfox – Where We Were

Posted on January 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Kitfox = Straylight Run + Gardiner Sisters
  … read more

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Local Review: Jay Citrus & Esscarrgo – Alone With Two Drinks

Posted on February 4, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Jay Citrus = Cyprus Hill + Snoop Dog … read more

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Local Review: J.P. Whipple – Moab

Posted on April 2, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

J.P. Whipple = Hectic Hobo + Tom Waits … read more

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Local Review: J.P. Whipple – Thinking of you…Staring at the Power Lines

Posted on April 2, 2015 (May 25, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Cover art for Thinking of You... Staring At Power Lines by J.P. Whipple.

J.P. Whipple = Slug Guts + Muddy Waters … read more

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Local Review: Kaleb Hanly – The Years

Posted on May 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Kaleb Hanly = Joshua James + The Decemberists + The Lumineers … read more

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Local Review: Intra-Venus & The Cosmonauts – 
Forgotten Stars


Posted on June 4, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Intra-Venus & The Cosmonauts = Love and Rockets + The Black Angels … read more

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Local Review: Just a Clone – Self-Titled

Posted on February 5, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Angela
Just a Clone – Self-Titled

Ogden’s Just a Clone just exited a time machine where they visited indie rock’s underwhelming beginnings. They took detailed notes, observed the greasy-haired, flannel-clad boys, listened intently to its slacker-like deliveries and paid attention to the era’s disdain for being liked by an adoring public. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Fullblone, Just a Clone

Local Review: Jay Citrus – Lucid Dreams

Posted on March 3, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Jay Citrus – Lucid Dreams

“I’m livin’ lucid,” croons the sleepy voice of Utah rapper Jay Citrus, who appears to be the real life version of James Franco’s character in Pineapple Express, with long hair, oversized Hawaiian shirts and a penchant for weed. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Jay Citrus, Lucid Flow Music
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