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Utah women who rock at 9:45 AM

With support from places like women's red rock festival , so many rad venues that embrace local talent without judgment and unwavering community loyalty it's no wonder Utah is full to the brim with talented women. The girls of the indie rock scene here in Utah are not interested in being in the background. They belt out their music with gusto and play their instruments like a gods. They are full of magic and power and they are forces to me reckoned with. A list of all of those to love in Utah would be far too long SO behold my favorites:

Plastic furs- lucid, eerie, sexy and captivating, plastic furs invokes images of psychedelic 60's red light erotica and manic dancing. Stefanie Marlow is an incredible drummer and her steady hand keeps you swaying to the beat with images of deserts, moons and go go boots dancing in your mind .

Lindsay Heath- her music is beyond describable. Her harp sounds like 10 hands at once and her beats are haunting. Lindsay Heath writes and performs piano / keys, vocals, drum kit + percussion, guitar, organ, harpsichord as well as creating beats and sounds. She currently performs with the Lindsay heath orchestra with a group of talented musicians creating beautifully haunting music

Shanin Blake- Oh how i swoon for this sweet voice. Her bright blue curly hair and love songs make it hard to look away. You can find her singing in a coffee shop, all eyes fixed in her direction hanging onto every word.

S.L.F.M- This manic ukulele playing lady has stolen the hearts of Utah and beyond with her witty lyrics and gifts of mustaches on sticks. Years of hard work playing on the street, at house shows and wooing her audiences with her songs in waves of whispers and growls have played off as she recently opened for sonic youth.

Neon trees- neon trees is a local Utah favorite coming out of Provo. Their music has topped the charts and brought the indie spotlight over to Utah. Their drummer Elaine Bradley has inspired countless little girls to pound on the table at dinner time and dream of making it big.

Marney Proudfit- This girl can sing like no other. her voice is raspy and sweet and she can serenade you like a siren. Her first album "go lightly" just came out and you can get it on Amazon HERE. Her song 'give it back' has been repeating in y head for days, i just can't get enough.

La Farsa- A unique voice fronts this bands and she is nothing short of magical. Her bluesy voice on top of layers gypsy music, r&b sexuality and ethereal melodies makes for a beautiful mix. Vocalist Erin Haley calls it 'Free market anarchy' and i couldn't agree with her more.

Josaleigh Pollett- like listening to your best friend tell you everything is going to be OK, hearing Josaleigh's music lays a blanket of calm over me. A teenage girl with a guitar may sound like a thousand cliches but this girl has a real talent for songwriting. Listen and weep...literally.

Calm paradox- Michelle Kennedy is a driven girl determined to make things happen for herself without having to rely on anyone but her own spirit. Her newest single retrograde is a summer song that has you pressing repeat over and over and over...

'This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl'

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Local Spotlight- Ogden's hip hop scene at 6:53 AM

Today's local spotlight is all about Ogden's hip hop scene. Now, when it comes to hip hop I'm purely on the artsy side of the spectrum. I am not into the mainstream styles unless I'm over caffeinated and need something upbeat to dance to. I Don't care what kind of car you drive or how much money you have, i want you to tell me how you feel and i want you to make me feel it. I love jazz beats and indie flick sampling, cartoon references and political messages. When i listen to hip hop I want to feel like dancing, creating and changing the world all at the same time. With that said i found a few local artists who i know are going places and who can keep me dancing and dreaming.

Linus Stubbs- Linus was raised in Ogden, Utah collecting records, skateboarding, snowboarding and mixing beats together in remarkable ways. In his early teens Linus was inspired to start mixing beats from going to desert raves, local hip hop shows and house parties and his determination helped him continue to create and prosper. Now Linus Stubbs beats are sought after by some of hip hops most up and coming emcees.

Yoga Flame Kane- Yoga Flame Kane is a mix of science fiction and urban sounds. His beats could easily be the soundtrack for an underground indie film about aliens and robot gogo dancers. He has produced tracks for some of the best Utah artists, is constantly creating new sounds and he is showing no signs of slowing down.

Smash Brothas- Smash brothas consist of 2 emcees Calhoon Popadopolis & Zen Garden. These two have been writing music for over 17 years, recording for 13 years and playing shows for 11 years. From pause tapes to 4 track recorders to digital recorders and then into professional studios they take the sound of what they have experienced and make a melodic blend of soul goodness. see their VIDEO of their collab with Linus Stubbs.

Other rad artists near Ogden,UT
Task Rok- Task Rok flows so effortlessly you almost forget that you're listening to a song. Hearing him is like listening to someone recite poetry, every word is tangible and true. Task Rok has been writing for over 12 years, has release an album with Linus Stubbs and is currently working his second. Check out his videos on youtube.

MC Pig Pen - MC Pigpen is rapidly becoming a name in the world of underground hip-hop that you should remember. Having been on five tours in the last 2 years and pushing his music from coast to coast, it’s clear that MC Pigpen isn’t about to slow down anytime soon.

Pat Maine-"Maine boasts a vocabulary and flow style that leaves other emcees scrambling to compete." Jason Thomas SLC examiner

♥Art from- http://www.nasher.duke.edu/therecord/

Labels: hip hop, indie, linus stubbs, mc pugpen, ogden, pat maine, slc, smash brothas, task rok, utah, yoga flame kane