July 2014 National Music Reviews

July 2014 National Music Reviews

Reviews for Austra, Blood And Sun, The Clean, Comeback Kid, Dub Thompson, Emperors Of Wyoming, The Ghost Wolves. Harmjoy, Lust For Youth, Mayhem, Nunslaughter, Papercuts, Plague Vendor, S.O.A., Sharon Van Etten, Thee Oh Sees, White Fence, White Reaper, Wovenhand, Yesway and more.  … read more

July 2014 Local Music Reviews

July 2014 Local Music Reviews

Local music reviews for Breaux, Genre Zero, Giraffula, Henry Wade, Honey Pine, Lindsay heath, OK Ikumi, Oxcross, Sam PAge, Vistaas and Visitors.   … read more

Punk’s Dead Concert Shoot With Indiegogo Fans @ The Complex 06.20 with Screeching Weasel, The Dwarves, Eight Bucks Experiment (Extreme Corporal Punishment), Ulteriors, Dog Party

Punk’s Dead Concert Shoot With Indiegogo Fans @ The Complex...
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Many have traveled from all over the states and even internationally to take part in something inspirational for punks. If anything, the showing of support proves that punk is not dead. Not even close. The camaraderie around this event is impressive to say the least. Even if this film is controversial for some, this gig helped put Salt Lake City back on the map for punk rockers. Exactly where it should and always be. … read more

Punk’s Dead? An interview with Director James Merendino and a Behind the Scenes preview of SLC Punk 2

Punk’s Dead? An interview with Director James Merendino and a...
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The cult-like following behind James Merendino’s film SLC Punk! is somewhat legendary among those who participate or are even aware of the subculture. Even during my travels, whenever I mention that I live in Salt Lake City, two things are always asked. One—Am I Mormon, and two—is SLC like the movie? Needless to say it has become a classic. … read more

Allah-Las @ Urban Lounge 06.19 with Pest Rulz, Super 78

Allah-Las @ Urban Lounge 06.19 with Pest Rulz, Super 78
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Allah-Las’s presence on stage invokes unanimous cheers from the assembled onlookers. They produce an aura that is calm and cool, giving their demeanor a sort of relaxed but charismatic feel. Their style incorporates a very vintage sound with clear influences of ‘60s rock n’ roll combined with the strong elements of psych-garage rock. … read more

The Moth & the Flame @ Velour Live Art Gallery 06.21 with Sun House

The Moth & the Flame @ Velour Live Art Gallery...
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“Ten years ago I was sitting exactly where you are,” said Brandon Robbins, in front of the loyal and enthusiastic crowd at the Velour Live Art Gallery. “Ten years ago I came to visit my brother here in Provo and I was so impressed with this place that I went back to Washington, packed up, and moved here to start a band.” The band he was speaking of was The Moth & the Flame, a dark brooding collaboration of rock soul that finds its way into your chest and haunts it like a song you can’t get out of your head. … read more

Psychostick @ Urban Lounge 06.18 with Dog Fashion Disco, The Bunny The Bear

Psychostick @ Urban Lounge 06.18 with Dog Fashion Disco, The...
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Psychostick is a heavy metal band out of Chicago, via Tempe, AZ. That doesn’t sound too strange, right? Well what sets them apart is they are a comedy heavy metal band, or, as they brand themselves, humourcore. Think System of a Down meets Insane Clown Posse meets Weird Al. Your first thoughts reading that probably closely mirror mine, “What the fuck?” … read more

EMA opens the Satellites for SLC: An Interview with Erika M. Anderson

EMA opens the Satellites for SLC: An Interview with Erika...
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Despite the themes of disassociation and anxiety that she explores on her recent album The Future’s Void, Erika M. Anderson—otherwise known as EMA—is looking forward to connecting with her fans in Salt Lake. Before kicking off her tour, Anderson took some time during a rainy Portland afternoon to chat with us about virtual reality, H.P. Lovecraft, and the all-seeing eye of social media. … read more

Localized: MONEYPENNY

Localized: MONEYPENNY
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MoneyPenny have the key ingredients to something timeless—catchy hooks, good melodies, and universal lyrics, which draw fans from all walks of life. … read more

King Khan and The Shrines @ Urban Lounge 06.22 with Red Mass, Mr. Elevator and The Brain Hotel

King Khan and The Shrines @ Urban Lounge 06.22 with...
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Arriving early to the sound of James Brown playing over the speakers, I grab a beer and prepare for the church of soul to begin. Tonight’s preacher of the rock n’ roll gospel is the King Bama Lama Khan Emperor of RnB, aka King Khan and the Shrines. … read more