I want to hate this record. But as a matter of fact, this is one of the best records I’ve heard this year. Excuse me while I go put it on again. … read more
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Record Reviews
I found the voice irritating and the music tepid. The strings don’t help. I’m wondering why Tammy Rogers contributed her considerable talent to this record. … read more
Indie Sleaze and Pick ‘n’ Roll Dreams: Ritt Momney’s “THE TANK”
I had an in-depth discussion about indie rock’s relationship to basketball, his song “THE TANK” and his view of the Jazz’s prospects in the coming years. … read more
Miranda MacDougall and Sean Harris Oliver on Hunting Matthew Nichols
There’s something fitting about Hunting Matthew Nichols coming from artists whose roots are so deeply embedded in the theater, like Miranda MacDougall. … read more
Record Reviews
Mark’s Keyboard Repair is Money Mark’s his solo debut record, and it’s easy to draw a line between his solo musings and the jazz and funky forays of the B-Boys. … read more
Local Review: Sutures — Around My Neck
Around My Neck is an addictive explosion of sound broken by moments of sobriety. Suture’s debut EP interrupts and introduces violent static with calm melodies. … read more
The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest 2026
As the only hand lettering conference in North America, LetterWest is both a celebration and a community event for artists working in lettering. … read more
Record Reviews
Here’s the lowdown: I got the record and the review goes like this. Good music, bad lyrics, piss fountain, blood… The record was too short to judge it well. … read more
Review: Samara Cyn — Detour
As Samara Cyn’s sophomore project, the EP Detour enraptures your mind and attention in just 19 minutes. The production is mostly done by Two Fresh and Pera. … read more
ULTRA SUNN @ Metro Music Hall 04.09.2026
I hope they take risks and add a layer of atmosphere. Either way, I expect ULTRA SUNN to keep packing the dance floor for as long as they’re wanting. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Poison Grace
Under the glow of stage lights, Poison Grace commands the room. She enchants the crowd with her creativity, precision, control and impossibly long legs. … read more
Local Review: Electric Outlaws — Brain Eating Amoeba
Electric Outlaws’ debut record Brain Eating Amoeba is “uncompromisingly” digital-sounding. Its general MIDI soundscapes sound straight out of 1998. … read more
