Largely cut off from the outside world and influenced most strongly by each other, local musicians spawn unique musical creations saturated with sincerity.
The majority of Salt Lake musicians eschew ulterior motives; they make music in order to express themselves and to create an alternate world to the conservative culture that surrounds them.
The quality of the tracks submitted this time was higher and the selection process more rigorous, making the final project even more polished, cohesive and stellar than before.
Inside, trading cards of each of the bands gives a visual image of each group along with a brief bio, local record label (if applicable) and contact information.
The 42 bands on Death by Salt II cover many different genres, from math metal to garage rock to electronica to gritty blues.
DBS III was beautifully designed by Paul Butterfield and Dave Styer, revolves around the theme of early Mormon resistance and rebellion against the federal government during Utah's nascent statehood.
The CD jackets of DBS IV were skillfully crafted by Cien Watson and Jen Sorensen of The Rookery and were screen-printed and sewn by hand.
Largely cut off from the outside world and influenced most strongly by each other, local musicians spawn unique musical creations saturated with sincerity.
The majority of Salt Lake musicians eschew ulterior motives; they make music in order to express themselves and to create an alternate world to the conservative culture that surrounds them.
Kqwiet - Prelude to an ElectricWake Death By Salt V is SLUG Magazine's fifth official compilation album that features music from 13 local garage rock bands.
The bands featured on this edition have a range of influences from hardcore to psych to post-punk, all rooted in a DIY ethic that can be connected to garage rock.
[1] Featuring exclusive tracks by Swamp Ravens, Breakers, Foster Body, JAWWZZ, The Nods, Albino Father, The Pentagraham Crackers, Beat Hotel, Koala Temple, The Troubles, Dark Seas, Super 78 and Color Animal.
Eclecticism being this version's focus, Death By Salt VI features 10 local artists from different and unique corners: Lord Vox, Josaleigh Pollett, LAST, The Aces, Jay Warren, Marqueza, The Ph03nix Child, Jacob T. Skeen, Bobo and Choice Coin.