Moths in the Moonlight

Moths in the Moonlight
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“Look at that moon!” says Eli Morrison, pointing up to the luminous body in the sky as I am about to enter the Man Vs. Music studio to interview him and his latest project, The Moths, about their impending release, titled Necromancy: Rock & Roll. It’s the smallest full moon of the year, yet seemingly immense in its implications, its portents, its power: evoking the elusive, mysteriously potent subjects of the sounds produced within these walls.

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Closing the Sale with Swell Merchants

Closing the Sale with Swell Merchants
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When Nico told me he was a rapper, I asked him for some music. Honestly, I didn’t expect a whole lot—you never know—but the moment I threw Swell Merchants into my car stereo, I knew it was something special.  … read more

Escaping SXSW: This Will Destroy You

Escaping SXSW: This Will Destroy You
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Ambient post rock act This Will Destroy You play music to calm you down and help you contemplate the deepest parts of your soul. They fill their songs with layers of emotion without lyrics and can touch your soul without saying a word.  … read more

Magic and Friendship with That 1 Guy

Magic and Friendship with That 1 Guy
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It saddens me to think that there are people in this world who have never heard of That 1 Guy (a.k.a. Mike Silverman) before. It saddens me much in the same way as when I find out that the newest karaoke-winner on American Idol has released their debut album and it opens at number one on the charts.  … read more

A Melody – A Chord – A Lyric: A Conversation with Suzanne Vega

A Melody – A Chord – A Lyric: A Conversation...
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When I think of the music of Suzanne Vega, my brain conjures up vivid images of characters, time both past and present, destinations traveled, dreams dreamt and sometimes, those yet to be experienced.  … read more

Geeking out with Alex Rosamilia of The Gaslight Anthem

Geeking out with Alex Rosamilia of The Gaslight Anthem
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Alex Rosamilia is an extremely accomplished guitarist and works on everything from the music with The Gaslight Anthem to metal happenings of Something About Death or Dying.  … read more

Artist(s) of the Fevered Soul: Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates

Artist(s) of the Fevered Soul: Tomas Lindberg of At The...
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At The Gates released At War With Reality on Oct. 28 of last year, their first album since the legendary Slaughter Of The Soul hit shelves in 1995. “It felt absolutely brilliant to be back in the studio together,” Lindberg says.

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The Utah Symphony and the Godfather of Metal

The Utah Symphony and the Godfather of Metal
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There are quite a few similarities in the performance and music of classical pieces and heavy metal: the drama, complex songwriting, wide range of instrument use and epic subject matter, to name a few. Surprisingly, even the live classical scene itself has, at times, resembled the familiar passion of a metal show.

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Combat Rock: Dengue Fever and a Resurgence of Repressed Rock n’ Roll

Combat Rock: Dengue Fever and a Resurgence of Repressed Rock...
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Dengue Fever’s sound is a sonic masala of influences including surf, Afrobeat, hip-hop, punk, and, the Rosetta Stone to their sound, Cambodian pop. On their latest, self-released album, The Deepest Lake, Dengue Fever were in total control of the entire experience, from the music to the packaging.

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The Quest for Water: A Conversation with YOB’s Mike Scheidt

The Quest for Water: A Conversation with YOB’s Mike Scheidt
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Seven records into their career, YOB are becoming elder statesmen in the republic of doom. Their stature derives from their output of consistently wrought-iron albums, but also from discernable wisdom and humility.

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