Music Archives - Pinksterday

Face to Face – Reactionary

Dec 6, 2017 | Music, Song of the Day, Video

There’s no doubt that their 1996 self-titled album is Face to Face’s definitive release. But Reactionary is a close second. Much like its predecessors, the album filled with track after of track of winners.

GRMLN – Night Racer

Dec 2, 2017 | Music, Song of the Day

After the sonic detour of its EP Discovery — where the band decided to channel the Strokes (which actually worked just fine) — GRMLN is back to its old self. That means rattling off perfectly crafted power pop. Enter Night Racer.

Looking for ‘Indie Electronica Dreamy Trip Pop?’ Tarot Death Card Has You Covered

Dec 1, 2017 | Music, Utah Bands

Tarot Death Card delivers haunting vocals, detuned synthesizers, psychedelic swirls and lyrics filled with death, destruction and revenge.

Japandroids – North East South West

Sep 13, 2017 | Music, Song of the Day

In recent years, the Japandroids have morphed from noise rock into the Bruce Springsteen. But it works okay on their new tune North East South West.

Cinders Killing Crowds with Kindness

Jul 25, 2017 | Music, Utah Bands

The world is filled with sad songs, angry songs and heartbreak songs. So Salt Lake City six-piece band Cinders decided to tap into another emotion on their debut album: joy.

Who’s Better: Vengaboys or Ace of Base?

Jul 9, 2017 | Music

For the last little while I’ve been wrestling with what most would consider the toughest question of all time: Who’s better — the Vengaboys or Ace of Base? I think I’ve found my answer.

The Solarists: Following in the Footsteps of Neon Trees and Imagine Dragons

Jun 19, 2017 | Interviews, Music

Over the past few years, Provo has been churning out great bands, and The Solarists are determined to keep the streak going.
Much like Neon Trees and Imagine Dragons, The Solarists have a knack for mixing weighty composition with danceable hooks.

Oli K Making Waves on Both Sides of the Pond

Mar 20, 2017 | Interviews, Music, Utah Bands

There’s plenty to like about Provo band Oli K — the laid-back singer/songwriter vibe, the understated danceability, the heart-on-sleeve lyrics. But the biggest draw is the frontman’s voice.

Westing Gets Angry on New EP

Mar 6, 2017 | Interviews, Music, Utah Bands

Things are about to get loud. After a handful of lo-fi releases, Westing — led by Salt Lake City native Matt Mascarenas — is set to put out its most aggressive recording to date. The group’s new EP, “I Haven’t Been Feeling Myself,” is a tightly wound bundle of post-hardcore.

White Sea “Stay Young, Get Stoned”

Jul 24, 2015 | Music, Song of the Day

“Stay young, get stoned.” It’s the kind of chorus Katy Perry would write,...

My Favorite Song About Robots Taking Over

Jun 4, 2015 | Music, Video

Surprisingly, my favorite song about robots taking over is not The Streets’ The Robots are Taking Over. (That’s my second favorite.) The top spot is reserved for Citizens of Tomorrow by Tokyo Police Club.

The 10 Best Lyrics from In Utero

Oct 7, 2013 | Music

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Nirvana released In Utero, one of my favorite albums of all time. I can still remember riding my bike to the record store to buy it and then anxiously putting it into my boombox. I sat on my bedroom floor and listened, with the cassette sleeve in my hand, so I could follow on along with the lyrics.

Best Moment: Bad Religion True North

Sep 20, 2013 | Music, Reviews

True North is basically on par with the so-so Dissent of Man and New Maps of Hell. It lags far behind the excellent The Process of Belief (an album that is as good as anything in Bad Religion’s entire catalog). In other words, it’s good but not great.

May I Recommend: GRMLN

Sep 20, 2013 | Music, Song of the Day

Even though it’s 2013, I spend a lot of time time thinking about 1992. Specifically about how much I love the 1992 album It’s a Shame About Ray by the Lemonheads.