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Consafos, Bella Lea, and The Good Life Show Review
I was having one of those days where I felt like hurting myself for no reason. I was irritable, lonely and in need of violence, whether emotional or psychological. Not that I’m usually violent or anything, but it happens, you know? Therefore, a night of mellow and/or cute bands at Kilby Court was the last thing I wanted to do, but I had agreed to review the show and I wasn’t gonna wuss out. … read more
Tea, again? A Tegan & Sarah Show Review
Perhaps it’s because I’m not gay. Or, maybe it’s because I’m a man. Whatever the reason is, I don’t understand why, or, more appropriately, how it is that so many people can adore Tegan and Sara. … read more
Review: Masdafarai ft Sirius – Forget You
Masdafarai ft Sirius “Forget You” (Robbie Rivera mixes) 1 Trax Originally produced by West London’s Masdafarai, a member of the Lazy Habits Collective, this latest release from record label 1Trax is a sure dance-floor success. Featuring vocals by Sirius, in a provocative sense: big room DJs pleasure to droppin’ this number. The highlight of
Review: Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love – Inside...
Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love “Inside my Soul” MN2S Liquid People have become established as one of the UK’s more desired productions teams by way of labels, including Africanism, Defected, Fluential and Peppermint Jam, to name a few. These heavy-hitters are back at it and they’re articulating with more precision than ever. Produced
Review: Grant Nelson – Life
Grant Nelson Life Swing City If you had a chance to check out GN live, last month @ The W Lounge (downtown SLC), then you know what he delivers as a DJ. Now you have a chance to comprehend his magic in the studio. This latest release from the man of many sides illustrates
Review: Groove Junkies ft. Indeya – Music’s Gotcha Jumpin’
Groove Junkies ft. Indeya Music’s Gotcha Jumpin’ MoreHouse Records The Los Angeles super-duo Groove Junkies, are back and more powerful then ever. This time, they rediscover the classic MoreHouse sound of soul and jazz rhythms by hitting the top with soul-funk and disco flavors, all encompassing the stirred vocals of diva Indeya (from “Oh
Review: Foetus – Not Adam
Foetus Not Adam Birdman Records Foetus is an act most rivetheads are not familiar with. Since 1981, Jim Thirwell made his mark as an early industrial pioneer working with the likes of Throbbing Gristle, Coil and Lydia Lunch. Surprises ensue when putting Foetus in for a listen. The title track of the single, “(Not
Review: Lights of Euphoria – Gegen Den Strom
Lights of Euphoria Gegen Den Strom Metropolis It’s common nowadays that if your album isn’t good enough to stand alone, you should add some remixes from artists that people like. Lights of Euphoria were smart enough to do that for the limited-edition North American release of Gegen Den Strom (Against the River). The 12 tracks
Review: Combichrist – Everybody Hates You
Combichrist Everybody Hates You Metropolis In the last year, Combichrist has released some of the best music to cross my desk in a long time. It’s lighthearted, evil, sexy, danceable and delicious. Fifteen years ago, I felt the same way about Nitzer Ebb; it got in the veins and you were hooked. “This s*it
Review: Wumpscut – Blondi
Wumpscut Blondi Metropolis Blondi was the name of Hitler’s German Shepherd. Coincidence or not, Blondi is the name of Rudy’s latest bitch. Not even a year since Bone Peeler, this six-track single, with two original tracks, previews for the latest, Evoke. It starts with military camp sirens for “Rush,” a catchy, danceable, 4/4, monotonous,