Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
That famed, prolific director Woody Allen — the auteur behind greats like Annie Hall , Interiors , and, of course, the subject at hand, 1979's Manhattan , the three of which were released over a three-year period from 1977 to 1979 — has…
In 2004, Neva Dinova and Bright Eyes released a collaborative EP, One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels , on Crank! Records to some genuine acclaim. Six years on, the split's garnering some newly focused attention as it's prepped for a reissue on…
The Low Anthem The Low Anthem are a American folk-rock group currently comprised of four members. With a range of interesting musical instruments and vocal harmonies, they create a comforting blanket of sound to easily float away in. The…
Do you have trouble waking up? I do. Of the many strategies I've tried for waking up at a proper time — some more successful than others — one of the most successful, aside from having cold water unexpectedly sprayed on me, has been…
Panther Attack! @ ChopSuey 4/18/07 Panther Attack! have, to my mind, set a new standard for post-indie/punk/instrumentals. They have a unique ability to create a profound soul unmatched in their genre. Their dual-drum kits, bass, and…
I Call Fives In a sea of new independent pop punk music, I Call Fives really floats above the rest. They are a refreshing take on the typical pop punk band and deliver catchy guitar hooks and anthemic lyrics. The track "My Last Mistake"…
Courtesy of Force Field PR Influential emo band Cap'n Jazz (1989–1995) has announced their first reunion show — a gig at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago on July 17 — and record label Jade Tree is prepping their 1998 anthology,…
Courtesy of Big Hassle Media Of the guitarists in the vague collection of artists rightly or wrongly dubbed "indie" that are performing interesting, engaging guitar-oriented music, Kaki King is at the very top of the pile. King may be…