Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
Art by Kathie Bayne Disclaimer: Folks, if you don't know by now, your further searches into this project will show that, yes, this is my project. And I am basically using my own pull to advertise my own work. I am the editor and…
There's about as much variety in the latest song from Conor Oberst (this time, as Bright Eyes) as you could probably pack into one single four-minute outing without sounding, well, messy. "Shell Games" manages to avoid that mess by…
In June, I began a stint as a radio personality on our university station, Power 91 (KSUU 91.1 in Cedar City, Utah). “The Indie Rock Two Hour Block” featured rambling to the nth degree — and as a bit of a Christmas “treat,” I’ve linked to…
The Arcade Fire - The Suburbs In this series, Matthew Montgomery takes a look at five of his favorite happenings in the music world. Between today and the end of the year, you'll get a chance to read the top five. Waiting in eager…
The Rural Alberta Advantage - Departed My love for The Rural Alberta Advantage is not really a secret. Their full-length, Hometowns , held a very special place in my record player, and it was easily one of my most-listened albums of 2009,…
I'm not sure if the recession really had much to do with it, but short track lists didn't seem to be in short supply this year. In my tenure as an indie music blogger and investigator, I've usually been able to pick out a couple EPs…
School of Seven Bells - Disconnect From Desire Given how quickly 2011 is approaching, here's a quick list of ten of my favorite records of the year. If you ask me what they are tomorrow or at any time in the near future, my answers will…
Danko Jones Hard rock has earned an ill report lately in certain artistic circles. And sadly, some of the negativity being thrown at the genre is actually well deserved. What with some of the same tired old bands screaming out lyrics you…