Review: Fallujah – The Flesh Prevails

Review: Fallujah – The Flesh Prevails
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This Bay Area band has buzz going in the modern metal world. After seeing a multitude of positive reviews about this new album, I had to check it out and chime in. … read more

Localized: Deathblow

Localized: Deathblow
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On September 12, at 9 p.m. sharp, Urban Lounge will host a night of metal might where hot-rockin’ thrashers Deathblow and symphonic steel forgers Sonic Prophecy will be inducted into the SLUG Localized hall of fame, and Mister Richter will open. The show is made possible by sponsors Fat Tire, Spilt Ink SLC and KRCL 90.9FM, and by readers not unlike yourself. … read more

September 2014 Local Music Reviews

September 2014 Local Music Reviews

Local reviews for Baby Ghosts, The Circulars, Color Animal, Hectic Hobo, Jay William Henderson, Juana Ghani, Larusso, Mechant Royal, Monkey Rum, P.K. Workman, Pillow Dragon, Sights, Tupelo Moan and Twilight Transmissions. … read more

September 2014 National Music Reviews

September 2014 National Music Reviews

National reviews for Bulbul, Cex, Father Murphy, The Goddamn Gallows, Kodomo, King Tuff, Low Leaf, Old Man Markley, Pallbearer, Terrestrials, Wo Fat, Young Widows and more! … read more

Review: Evil United – Honored by Fire

Review: Evil United – Honored by Fire
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Mired in their own mimetic banality, Evil United stand out only in their unusual brand of terribleness. … read more

Review: Disturbance Project – Grita Mientras Puedas

Review: Disturbance Project – Grita Mientras Puedas
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Disturbance Project turned up both the volume and grind knobs (the latter of which goes far past the 11th mark) and Grita Mientras Puedas was brought to life. … read more

Review: Cocksure – TVMALSV

Review: Cocksure – TVMALSV
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It is almost as if they grabbed some unreleased music and mixed it with today’s technology, making a very nostalgic yet aggressive and stimulating release. … read more

Review: Cex – Shamaneater

Review: Cex – Shamaneater
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Rjyan Kidwell has created the ultimate antiquated soundtrack. Not that the music itself is outdated, but the project’s concept embodies the modernization fad that our generation suffers from. … read more

Review: Low Leaf – AKASHAALAY

Review: Low Leaf – AKASHAALAY
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I’m pretty awestruck with this release, which begins with instrumentation that combines electronic compositions layered with organic melodies played through the harp, guitar and piano, creating a transcendental experience upon listening. … read more

Review: Lower – Seek Warmer Climes

Review: Lower – Seek Warmer Climes
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This Danish post-punk quartet has been critically aligned with other Scandinavian bands, most notably Iceage, but this unit seems to have a flair for a theatricality some of the others lack, due to singer Adrian Toubro’s vocal flourishes. … read more