Year: 2016
Local Review: 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
Local Review: J.M.P. – Bad Habits
J.M.P. = Atmosphere + People Under the Stairs … read more
Local Review: Josh & Ian – Mystery Adventure Island
Josh & Ian = Thee Oh Sees + The Eyes
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Local Review: Joshy Soul – Vintage Dreamin’
Joshy Soul = Otis Redding + Mayer Hawthorn + Andrea Day
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Local Review: Jack Wilkinson – Wilkinson
Jack Wilkinson = Justin Townes Earl + Joshua James + Alberta Cross
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Local Review: Joey Brandin – Dim Lit Room
Joey Brandin = Beirut x Bob Dylan x Devendra Banhart
Local Review: Johnny Betts – There Are No “A” Sides
Johnny Betts unfolds stories like sermons (with the preaching sucked out), using figures from Christian mythology in his lyrics. “There Are No ‘A’ Sides” contains love, loss, God and stories from the good book. Homegrown and emerging, Betts is a soon-to-be favorite. … read more
Local Review: J Knote – Self-titled
J Knote = Living Legends + Atmosphere … read more
Local Review: Jay Citrus – So Vivid
Jay Citrus = Kid Cudi x Isaiah Rashad … read more
Local Review: Jaron Yancey – Dead Angels Flower Child
Jaron Yancey = Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + Grateful Dead … read more