Independent music reviews, interviews and downloads from Utah, 2004–2012
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The latest in post-rock from Iceland sounds surprisingly similar to Iceland's premier post-rock group, Sigur Rós, and with good reason. The quartet has performed with Sigur Rós on many occassions, both in the studio and live, typically as…
2007, Barsuk The latest from Portland three-piece Menomena, Friend and Foe , is loud and daring — but it's not so loud and daring that it becomes obnoxious, much to my surprise. It's not unusual for a band to try to push something new and…
2006, Equal Vision The highly-antipated debut release from The Prize Fighter Inferno, My Brother's Blood Machine , is a little unexpected in its stylings, especially considering the source of the music: Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and…
2007, Better Looking Records English pop-rock outfit Goldrush has hit — wait for it — gold with their latest release, The Heart is the Place . Replete with keys, guitar and some overtly melodic vocals, this album consistently hits hard…
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…