Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
308 posts, November 2004 to January 2012
The Artichokes are: *Daniel Simons- Lead Guitar/Whatever he finds that he wants to play *Taylor Hodge- Bass *Emrys McMahon- Rhythm Guitar/Vox *Jay Ellis- Drums Obviously pop culture plays some influence in your music; what role would you…
When did you first start playing music? I started playing music when I was 8 or 10. That?s right, band class baby, I rocked the violin. What inspired you to take up the guitar? My daddy. He was a great musician. Do you really need a better…
Done: /Pencil Lead Syringe Chris, for MusicGeek.org (MG): when and how did you you guys form? ramon: We started in may with 3 members the original line up in Chris on geetar david on bass and steven on drums/vocals Chris:: so we started…
When and how did you meet and form? Neil: "We met in college about 7 or 8 years ago?" Jack: "?and first started working together as disc jockeys on the radio." Neil: "Not too long after that, we formed as Freak Monkey?" Jack: "?which was…
Stop, Pop, & Roll, 2005 The Great Lakes Myth Society knows how to start an album well: "The Salt Trucks" starts as a heartfelt acoustic piece but segues into a slightly dark electric piece with nary a snag along the way. Throw in excellent…
Boompa, 2005 The Ladies and Gentlemen -- or, more accurately, Tom D'Arcy, previously of The Carnations -- make a stunning debut with Small Sins . D'Arcy, the sole writer, performer, and producer of Small Sins , demonstrates a definite…
What are some of the struggles you've had in your years as a band? shit, where do i begin, we have overcome so many barricades that we decided to name the cd "a cold day in hell" after the expression "when hell freezes over." being from…
Mt. Fuji Records, 2005 Neon and Ruin opens without a real sense of urgency, much to its benefit. "Telepathic Lovesick Heart," the album's opening track, is relaxed and laid-back, setting a fairly consistent theme across the whole of the…