Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
Dear America, America home of the free, land of the brave or at least thats what we claim but are we really the democratic society our forefathers fought and died for so many years ago? I say no. Looking at the Statue of Liberty for some…
Was it difficult getting back into the groove with an eight-year gap between albums? No ... the groove is a very patient, forgiving kind of chap ... he seems to always take a shine to us when we eventually show up.
We’re here for such a short time, no one knows how long we have, or what we are supposed to do here. For the most part, it seems pointless, especially when we get stuck in the mundane, repetitive nature of human existence. Money, Sex, and…
It's not entirely often that an eye-opening experience happens with the happenstance appearance of a canid. In fact, one might even say that such an event should not occur with any regularity. One would probably be wrong, though; an animal…
In the track "Sylvia Plath," you combine hip-hop and an early Jazz style -- you seem to be fond of combinations like that. What brought that about? I think jazz is one of the more interesting genres of the last century. I'm certainly no…
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…