Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
Warning Green Day is an influential and largely controversial punk-influenced rock band that came out of the punk/ska scene of Berkley, Calif., in 1987. The evolution of their albums suggests a move from self-involvement, indulgence, and…
Panther Attack! @ Club Tropical (credit unknown) Panther Attack!'s full-length album, Martyr Bonus , was released in 2007. The quartet, from Seattle, Wash., is composed of a bassist, guitarist, and two drummers -- with one drummer often…
Symphony of Science, the brainchild of electronica musician John Boswell, has released the latest entry in a series of inspiring and geeky music videos: "The Poetry of Reality," the fifth video in the series, describes the simultaneous…
Lightspeed Champion is the brain child of Devonté Hynes and has been active since 2005. In 2007, he released Falling off the Lavender Bridge to critical acclaim. This record was recorded and produced in Omaha, Nebraska with the help of…
Matt Pond PA, credit: Jeremy Balderson April 6, 2010, Matt Pond PA, indie-pop all-star band from New York, NY, will be releasing their latest album The Dark Leaves on Altitude Records. Currently, their single "Starting" is available for…
Slowtrain, one of Salt Lake City's few independent record stores, is planning a customer appreciation party for March 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Not the first party of the sort they've thrown, the event includes a performance from…
Alkaline Trio On February 23rd, 2010, Alkaline Trio released their 7th studio album, This Addiction . The album opens with the explosive title track, "This Addiction." Fast paced and full of catchy guitar riffs, if the opening track is any…
The Cat From Hue, indie/psych-folk quintet from Camano Island, Washington, are an interesting listen. Clearly influenced by other indie bands from the northwest, Modest Mouse and Portugal. The Man, this young group uniquely portrays the…