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MUSIC: Review: Imagine Dragons, “Hell and Silence”

May 17, 2010 No Comments by Chase Larson

Provo-born band Imagine Dragons delivers an energetic dosage of electronic synth-pop that soars on its second EP, Hell and Silence.
Now hailing from Las Vegas, the group draws stylistically from its new location with catchy hooks and melodies, danceable grooves and showy anthems with mainstream appeal. On one of their tracks, lead singer Dan Reynolds repeats [...]

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MUSIC: Review: Drew Danburry, “Goodnight Dannii”

Apr 27, 2010 1 Comment by Jim Dalrymple

Before reviewing Drew Danburry’s latest album Goodnight Dannii (and in the interest of full disclosure), it’s worth mentioning that he has been a staple of the Provo music since before I got here, a handful of years ago.
I’ve always respected his work, I’ve been to his shows before, and I may even have been in [...]

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MUSIC: Review: Parlor Hawk, “Hoarse and Roaring”

Apr 22, 2010 No Comments by Chase Larson

Listening to “Hoarse and Roaring” is like driving alone down a long, open road off into a sunset tinged landscape, leaving plenty of time to contemplate life’s hopes and struggles. Parlor Hawk’s distinct brand of Americana folk-rock permeates the effort with a tight sound featuring steadily strummed guitars, an achingly bluesy twang and frontman Drew [...]

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MUSIC: Review: Mudbison, “A”

Apr 19, 2010 4 Comments by Steve Pierce

For fans and devotees of the local music scene, the debut album of indie-eclectic band and Provo mainstays Mudbison has been a long time coming — and, thankfully, it’s finally here with staggering results.
Largely the brainchild of frontman and producer Spencer Russell, A is one of the most inspired and unique discs to drop from [...]

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MUSIC: Video Dose: Erykah Badu’s Banal, Irrelevant Rip-off Video

Apr 01, 2010 3 Comments by Jim Dalrymple

This week, soul and jazz singer Erykah Badu made headlines for her controversial new music video for the song “Window Seat.” The video depicts Badu walking around JFK’s assassination site, gradually removing her clothing. Eventually, she ends up completely naked (though censored on YouTube), and [spoiler alert] gets shot.
You can view the video here.

Though ten [...]

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