Local Reviews:  Shady Chapel

Local Reviews: Shady Chapel
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Shady Chapel is led by Jordan Clark. Jordan is not only a talented songwriter and vocalist, but he also plays the guitar, harmonica and organ. The result is a country-folk-pop self-titled EP that would make the Band of Annuals proud. … read more

Local Reviews: Sarge

Local Reviews: Sarge
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This is not great.  It’s not awful either, it’s just very generic hardcore punk, tinged with a bit of metal.  It’s very loud and angry, but a few songs into it I still found myself yawning. … read more

Local Reviews: Oliver Lemmon

Local Reviews: Oliver Lemmon
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Barring the fact that perplexion is not a real word, the rest of the title of this release bodes well for Lemmon, because I’m sure he thought this shit was solid gold when he made it—and sometimes confidence is key. I tried some fragrant local kush strains and thought, “Hey, maybe this guy is on to something.” Maybe he really is. … read more

Local Reviews: Oh, Be Clever

Local Reviews: Oh, Be Clever
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I’m pretty sure vocalist Brittney is actually Vanessa Carlton trying to make a comeback, and that’s okay. I admit I enjoy a mainstream pop song from time to time. “I’m Not Welcome Here and You’re a Mess” is pure catchy pop at it’s best—it‘s a shame it clocks in at just over two minutes. … read more

Local Reviews: Means Nothing

Local Reviews: Means Nothing
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1) Music production software has become too easily accessable by regular Joes. 2) Utah will never emerge from the lesser-known Western states as a music powerhouse with music like this. 3) The bands in the above equation are not meant as praise. … read more

Local Review: Drew Danburry – Goodnight Gary

Local Review: Drew Danburry – Goodnight Gary
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Drew Danburry is one musician I have always been fond of. His music is carefree, fun and over the years, though he releases new albums, he holds a lot of the same pleasantry. … read more

Local Reviews: The Continentals

Local Reviews: The Continentals
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Rhino is a well-constructed album full of elegance that shouldn’t go unnoticed. The swirling synth and dreamy delay guitars create an idea of fading nights meant only for wishing for more time. … read more

Local Reviews: Chelsea Grin

Local Reviews: Chelsea Grin
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Desolation of Eden is a glimpse into Chelsea Grin’s morbid, non-stop nightmare––a familiar, recurring nightmare that fans of chug-chug, double-kick-drum metal have been having for over 20 years now.  Fortunately for Chelsea Grin, this demographic does not embrace change. … read more

Local Reviews: Carlos Cornia

Local Reviews: Carlos Cornia
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Carlos Cornia are a group of guys who are clearly fans of kicking back, smoking a “cigarette” and playing their music—reggae-influenced rock.  The songs manage to convey a chiller vibe while not losing their individuality or tune, like so much similar stuff out there.  … read more

Local Reviews: Blitzkrieg Witchcraft

Local Reviews: Blitzkrieg Witchcraft
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Rouse yourselves from your drug naps and step out of the cold filth and squalor of your squats, all you crusty D-beat kids. Raise your hands in praise because Blitzkrieg Witchcraft just put out the noisiest, shittiest demo ever. Most of it is just freeform chaos influenced by some powerviolence and a lot of thrashy spike and stud garbage. … read more