Authors: Ali Shimkus

Review: Golden Eels – Periscopes In The Air
Golden Eels = (The Flaming Lips – Butthole Surfers) + Strictly Commercial–era Frank Zappa … read more

Review: Chairlift – Moth
My first introduction to Chairlift was to their single, “I Belong in Your Arms,” off their 2012 release Something. The simplistic message and the catchy chorus was what drew me into Chairlift initially, and the dark, almost 80’s inspired electronics in some tracks held my interest. … read more

Low Cut Connie @ The State Room with Balto 04.15
Touring rock n’ roll acts Balto and Low Cut Connie came to Salt Lake with rhythmic, upbeat Americana and blues tunes that evoked a neo-classic rock spirit. … read more

Local Reviews: Jail City Rockers – You Had It Coming
Jail City Rockers = Social Distortion + Street Dogs … read more

Local Review: Wey – Self-titled
Wey = The Stooges + X
… read more

Local Review: Valentine and the Regard – Girlfriends
Valentine and the Regard = Eels + Seahaven

Local Review: Various Artists – Archive Recordings 2016 Collection
Various Artists = Tiger’s Jaw + Eternal Summers + Joyce Manor … read more

Local Review: Westing – I Haven’t Been Feeling Myself
Westing = The Get Up Kids + The Story So Far … read more

Local Review: The Anchorage – Regrow
The Anchorage = (Rx Bandits + The Expendables) / Mad Caddies … read more

Local Review: The Dirt Nappers – Self-titled
The Dirt Nappers = Drive By Truckers + Social Distortion … read more