Authors: Jennifer Nielsen
Local Review: The New Nervous – Frantic Is The New...
The New Nervous Frantic Is The New Nervous Self-Release Street: 03.24 The New Nervous = The Academy Is + Circa Survive Provo has a burgeoning music scene for all ages and of every musical genre. The New Nervous provides SLC’s southern neighbor with a good dose of aggressive (though not too angry) rock influenced by
Local Review: The Gorgeous Hussies – Self-Titled
The Gorgeous Hussies Self-Titled Self-Released Street: March 2007 The Gorgeous Hussies = Mothers of Invention + The Pres of the United States + Barenaked Ladies Remember those big guys in high school that weren’t the cool kids, but they were still friends with everyone because they were so funny and too damn happy all the
Local Review: Monorchist Keep Your Eye On the Ball
Monorchist Keep Your Eye On the Ball Self-Release Street: 2007 Monorchist = Sleater Kinney + Joan Jett Kourtney Farnsworth might be feminine, but she’s no prissy girl. Singing in a taunting tone on the best track, “Action Girl”: “She’s not like Barbie, there’s no fucking way. She’s like GI Joe! Commando style.” Lyrics in “F.K.A.”
Local Review: Debi Graham Band – Bulb Studio – Live...
Debi Graham Band Bulb Studio – Live Sessions Self-Released Street: Nov. 2006 Ani DiFranco + DiFranco, Ani + Dave Matthews Band The constant comparisons between Ani DiFranco and Debi Graham Band are understandable. The similarities are numerous: proficient female guitarists, sharp witty lyrics, funky and “fuck you” rock, talented musicians who’ve toured relentlessly for the last
Local Reviews: Saint Sebastian’s School for Wicked Girls
Who is this band? Where are they from? What wickedness could they have possibly committed sending four dudes to an all girls’ school? … read more
Local Reviews: Various Artists
Giving SLUG’s Death By Salt recordings a run for the money as “Best Local Compilation”, Slowtrain presents a well produced record of previously unreleased tunes by some of Utah’s favorite alt-country or acoustic soloists. … read more
Local Reviews: Calico
Oh Calico, how do you infatuate me? Let me recount our days. Just as your opening song begins� silently we grew stronger and my heart beat loud like the ringing of a triangle. Vibrations from your percussion and low keys transcended me into a great high. … read more
Local Reviews: Erratic Erotica
This album is like the opening of a dimly lit film reel, starring one finetuned band that could morph into two separate perfomances, much like the theatrics in Xanadu. Playing is melodically haunting vaudeville like the Dresden Dolls, yet more emotionally frantic and energetic like Gogol Bordello. … read more
Local Reviews: Jacket Weather/ The Highwire Act/ I Hear Sirens
Three different bands (no side projects of one musician) separately recorded three songs and then combined their efforts to put out a well-polished and goodlooking album. Jacket Weather is a culmination of four talented guys who listen to a lot of The Promise Ring or Stella Brass. … read more
Localized: SPOOKY DEVILLE
Localized is a monthly music showcase held the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge. This months Localized will be held on Friday the 13th and will feature Junta Deville, Spooky Deville and opening band Dubbed. SPOOKY DEVILLE Billy Diesel – guitar Kid Gruesome – rambles Dozer – tries to sing El Cucuy