By Michael Luce
Whew, this summer has been a scorcher, and not just in temperature; Utah music has been absolutely ON FIRE (figuratively) the past few months, and we’ve got all the details to keep you in the loop. The latest print edition of Provo Music Magazine is finally here, printed by the one and only Hudson Printing Company.
Featured within the pages of the August 2024 edition are the hard work and contributions of 15 local writers, artists, and photographers. This month’s cover feature highlights the incredible story of the band Roseburg and the song that saved the band. Check it out to learn the group’s history and how a single song ushered in a new era for a band ready to split.
On top of Roseburg, we’ve got tips for those trying to start a band of their own, an interview with 18-year-old starlet Paige Fish, a recap of Velour’s most recent Battle of the Bands, and a whole slew of album reviews from Utah’s very best.
You can grab a copy of Provo Music Magazine for free at any of the following locations in the coming weeks: The Boardwalk, Velour Live Music Gallery, Java Junkie, Provo’s Vintage Groove, 3hive Record Lounge, Bill Harris Music, June Audio, and many many other shops along Center Street and University Avenue in Provo, at Provo Towne Centre, in The Shops at Riverwoods, along Main Streets in both Springville and Spanish Fork, and at University Place in Orem. Local music couldn’t stay afloat without such great support from the local community, and our gratitude goes out to these awesome businesses for stocking the mag!
Besides in person at these fine vendors, we’re also delivering magazines door-to-door across town and directly to our subscribers. If you want to ensure a copy makes it to your front door and get the satisfaction of personally helping local music journalism stay afloat, you can join our awesome Provo Music Magazine subscriber list.
As always, our mission is to reach the people most interested in local music, and we couldn’t do that without local bands helping us distribute the magazine through our Work For Music Program. Special thanks goes out to The Valentine’s Day Club, CAYSN, Joey Brandin, Hollow Hill, and Tryzlador for their efforts in getting Provo Music Magazine to the masses this year.
Another group that deserves special attention are our sponsors. This month’s sponsors include Taste 117, The Covey Center for the Arts, Grandpa’s Dental Center (check out the inside back cover for two great coupons!), Redd Insurance Solutions, and Bluerock Medical.
Finally, as always, thank you dear readers for your trust, readership, and enthusiasm. It’d be hard to support a music community without a community to support, and you all rock! (Pun absolutely intended.) Now get out there, grab a copy of the August edition, and give a listen to the famed song that saved a band below!