Chad VanGaalen @ Kilby Court 11.20 with Head Portals

Chad VanGaalen @ Kilby Court 11.20 with Head Portals
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Chad VanGaalen has been one of the most original musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across. … read more

Julien Baker @ Kilby Court 08.09

Julien Baker @ Kilby Court 08.09
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Julien Baker doesn’t command attention so much as she transforms—the moment her mouth opens, she becomes a living journal of her tormented past. … read more

Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES

Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
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After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more

SLUG Style: Dream Slut

SLUG Style: Dream Slut
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Dream Slut are Elowyn LaPointe, Kayla Dowell, Bianca Velasquez and Summer Sigritz. They play “DramaQueen Punk” and all have their own distinct style. … read more

Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers

Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers
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Simply put, Nobunny is an act well worth the wait, but that’s how it is with groups that attain such a cult-like status. … read more

Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 07.28 with CHAPPO

Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 07.28 with CHAPPO
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Yukon Blonde started the night off in a big way—a healthy five-piece group with five vocal mics. … read more

The Adarna @ Kilby 07.17 with Berlin Breaks and The Departure

The Adarna @ Kilby 07.17 with Berlin Breaks and The...
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Hailing from Seattle, The Adarna is a band that is holding to the tradition that has fallen by the wayside for most of the musicians lured toward the brass ring on television—the tradition of writing great rock music, touring and playing anywhere and everywhere that can hold an audience and a tireless work ethic that would kill most lesser musicians.  … read more

Lightning Bolt @ Kilby Court 4.25 with Baby Gurl, Birthquake

Lightning Bolt @ Kilby Court 4.25 with Baby Gurl, Birthquake
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The sound of muffled bass echoed across 300 West as I walked closer to Kilby. The closer I was, the more decipherable the music became. By the time I was in the alley, it was clear that Baby Gurl had taken the stage earlier than expected.  … read more

Moving on Up: an Interview with Speedy Ortiz

Moving on Up: an Interview with Speedy Ortiz
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As their name may suggest, Speedy Ortiz are cruising right along. They’re young, screamingly talented, touring the world, playing festivals like SXSW alongside their personal heroes, recording and releasing a new album—all while maintaining an effortless aura of unpretentious coolness.

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Kodak to Graph @ Kilby Court 04.21 With Big Wild and Obesøn

Kodak to Graph @ Kilby Court 04.21 With Big Wild...
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I first listened to LA-based producer Michael Maleki—Kodak to Graph—when he opened at Slow Magic’s Urban Lounge performance last year. I was thrilled to hear that Maleki was returning to Salt Lake to headline his Break the Ice tour in support of the release of his debut LP, ISA. … read more