Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
MG: Tell me about the history of Exsanguination. Will: Exsanguination started with the idea me and Chris had in fall 2005 to put together a metal band, we met some guys that were into metal and starting jamming with them. One was Gary…
2007, Equal Vision Records Dear and the Headlights had some apparent trouble marketing Small Steps, Heavy Hooves , or, at least, such is what the Equal Vision Records press release makes claim of. If the story is indeed the case, it's hard…
2007, Self-released The latest from indie folk musician Drew Danburry was recorded at two live performances in France, one at Buveur de Lune in Paris and the other at a home in Annecy. It's of note that the crowd is clearly audible — the…
2007, Self-released The debut release from Great Glass Elevator, a four song EP from this Orange County five piece currently on their first tour, sets the band's style up for examination with some success. With some obvious influences —…
2007, Deaf, Dumb & Blind Recordings Foreign Islands opens Restart Now! , their first full length release, with thick synths and clammering guitars that collide to create a solid, unwavering musical boundary reminiscent of post-punk and new…
Your sound manages to encompass a number of styles. What are your major influences, and how do you manage to combine them? We have a lot of of influences, mainly swedish melodic death metal, experimental rock, post metal/post hardcore,…
2006, Columbia Records The latest from the award-winning John Mayer, Continuum , is a soulful combination of blues and pop music forms; his blending of skillful blues-style guitar melodies and his signature voice work towards what is…
2006, Grey Dawn Records The latest from Jon Crocker, Death , starts with "State Route 17," a showcase of Jon's passionate songwriting. Having played the whole of the instrumentation (as well as having issued all the album's vocals,) it is…