Authors: Julia Sachs
Review: Lee Corey Oswald/Three Man Cannon – Self-Titled
The sound was very punk influenced, but captured more of a laidback, slower tempo and softer melody. The other side, Lee Corey Oswald, was a little bit more garage-band angst with less of the laidback feel. … read more
Review: Laboratory 5 – Awake In The Dark
This is the kind of music you listen to when you’re partying until the sun comes up. Not just that—it’s the kind of music you hear at some illegal desert rave that lasts until the cops come. … read more
Review: Julianna Barwick – Nepenthe
Although some of the tracks on the album, such as “Pyrrhic” and “Adventurer of the Family,” create sort of a sad vibe, the album as a whole was super relaxing and pleasant to the ears. … read more
Review: James Younger – Feelin American
Manchester native James Younger crafted his debut album after hitchhiking across America––how Jack Kerouac of him––and writing 11 pop rock songs about his experiences on the road. … read more
Review: Iamamiwhoami – Bounty
With their dreamy vocals and experimental pop sound, Iamamiwhoami deliver an album that will please many different types of music lovers. … read more
Local Review: UTA Trax / Burnin’ – Self-Titled
UTA Trax / Burnin’ = Gesaffelstein + Flume … read more
Local Review: Skellum – Boxelders
Skellum Boxelders Self-Released Street: 05.28 Skellum = Infected Mushroom + Beats Antique Although a few of the songs on the album sound as if Zelda magically appeared in a rave, it is very well made and has a smooth, experimental electronic sound. The details in songs like “Covert Operations” and “Moments” make the album
Local Review: Sparx – Ignition LP
Despite being personally convinced that most people try to make electronic music just to be able to say they do—if I hear “Hi, I’m a DJ” one more time I may scream—there are exceptions when someone can legitimately produce something worth listening to a few times, which is the case here. … read more
Local Review: RS2090 – Thank You
RS2090 = XXYYXX + Rampue … read more
Local Review: Scatterbrain – Insufficient Soul
Ah, the “#sadboy makes feels music” trend has officially hit Salt Lake. Scatterbrain’s Insufficient Soul showcases this personal brand well, with depressing track titles like “we’re worried about you but we still don’t care” and well-produced down-tempo trap-like piano and snare beats. … read more