As a Japanese-Venezuelan solo singer and producer, Marina Marqueza strives to represent intersectionality through their music.

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By Naomi Clegg [Posted August 1, 2019]

Marina Marqueza has used music as a way both to explore their own vulnerability, struggles and successes as a queer artist of color. … read more

Anthony Peña leads June Pastel to create a unified eclectic sound though a group of musicians that come from a range different genres.

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By Naomi Clegg [Posted August 1, 2019]

This new phase of music-writing for Anthony Peña’s June Pastel project is easily summed up in four words: “Being honest is easier.” … read more

(L–R) Aaron Michael Hendrix, Paul Zuniga and Bennett Geilmann enjoy making noise and sharing noise.

Localized: Doctor Barber

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted July 3, 2019]

Doctor Barber describe themselves as “story-telling rock n roll.” The lyrics and instrumentation are integral and technical. … read more

(L–R) Peter LaBarge, Sir Quincy of the Highland, Paul Zuniga, Benton Wood and Cole Eisenhour come from Ogden to show Utah and beyond their “damn good pop.”

Localized: The Ugly Boys

By Bianca Velasquez [Posted July 3, 2019]

Pride is a common theme for the Ugly Boys—taking pride in what they create and putting the sweat into their music are their driving forces. … read more

Localized: Liar’s Tongue

By Zaina Abujebarah [Posted June 6, 2019]

With Liar’s Tongue, there’s something for all heavy-music fans, as they grow and diversify the local hardcore landscape with their developing sound. … read more

Localized: Absent

By Zaina Abujebarah [Posted June 6, 2019]

The goal with Absent is changing the mold. Because each member has different musical tastes, the band comes together and thrives off of the variety. … read more

(L-R) SUNDAii, Mycon and Imij of Freemind Movement work off each other to create their own spin on traditional hip-hop. Photo by Jessica Bundy

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By Connor Brady [Posted October 4, 2018]

Salt Lake City hip-hop group Freemind Movement stay true to their name with their brand of conscious and insightful bars over a more traditional styles of production and instrumentation. … read more

Alyxandri Jupiter composes each element of her songs, and channels her spirituality while doing so. Photo by Jessica Bundy

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By Connor Brady [Posted October 4, 2018]

Out of all of the artists I’ve talked to over the years, none have been more ingrained in their particular style of music like Alyxandri Jupiter. Her space-themed blend of electronica and hip-hop sparked at the time she was born. … read more

(L–R) David Payne, Halee Jean and Michael Nebeker meld contemporary and classical influences to form experimental compositions steeped in improvisation and vulnerability. Photo: John Barkiple

Localized: Hoofless

By Connor Lockie [Posted May 3, 2018]

From the start, this idea that music is just as much about human relationships as it is about the music has dominated Hoofless’ approach. … read more

(L–R) As Sympathy Pain, Skyler Hitchcox and Casey Hansen craft cohesive, ambient atmospheres that embrace the honest yet open-ended in their collaborative approach. Photo: LmSorenson.net

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By Connor Lockie [Posted May 3, 2018]

Where your average release will plod along in a pleasing, sedative atmosphere, Sympathy Pain’s music feels much more focused on disturbing and overtaking the listener than it is settling them. … read more