Category: Music
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.
Read MoreGRMLN – 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.
Read MoreLooking 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.
Read MoreJapandroids – 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.
Read MoreCinders 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.
Read MoreWho’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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWesting 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.
Read MoreWhite 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,...
Read MoreMy Favorite Song About Robots Taking Over
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBest Moment: Bad Religion True North
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.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreBalance and Composure – The Things We Think We’re Missing
Sep 17, 2013 | Music, Song of the Day
I’ve been listening to the Balance and Composure all afternoon on Spotify. My finger is getting tired of clicking “star” on every single track.
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