Music Review

Song Picks of the Week – November 10, 2020

SPW Herban Empire

Featuring “Palms” by Herban Empire, “White Noise” by Echo Muse and “Dead Ready” by Starmy.

Every Tuesday, we post our favorite song discoveries — both new and old —from local artists around the Intermountain West. Check out the three picks below and then check out our archive of past Song Picks of the Week.

1) “Palms” | Herban Empire | Alt-Reggae
By Freddie Torrance

We’ve been waiting patiently to include this new tune from Salt Lake City Reggae band, Herban Empire. “Palms” is the band’s newest release from 2020, highlights great harmonies and driving guitar melodies that highlight the Alt site of the band’s Alt-Reggae sound. Stream Herban Empire on Spotify or Soundcloud, and purchase on Apple Music.

2) “White Noise” | Echo Muse | Post Hrdcore/Metalcore
By Scott Cullins

Here’s another great tune from Echo Muse…”White Noise” features a slightly different lineup than the current band, but the the presence of JT Thibodeau’s vocal styling and songwriting ties both together.  Stream Echo Muse on Spotify, check out their videos on Youtube, purchase their music on Apple Music and learn more about the band on their facebook page.

3) “Dead Ready” | Starmy | Rock
By Freddie Torrance

Here’s another great tune from Starmy,  Learn more at starmyslc.com, stream on Spotify, purchase on the band’s Bandcamp Page and watch on Youtube.


If you are an artists and would like to be featured on a future Salt Lake Bard Song Picks of the Week, please check out our submission requirements. And if you hear of anything you think we should be listening too, send it our way.

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