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Festivalgoers at Fork Fest 2024. (Photo by Laney Hansen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fork Fest 2025 Is a Utah Family’s Musical Oasis

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor June 5, 2025

  Instead of the classic kitchen utensils, Fork Fest celebrates artists local to the Utah music scene. Coming up on its eighth year, Fork Fest will be hosted at Art Dye Park in American Fork...

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KBP 2025: These Old Guys Rock

By Brody Leibforth May 30, 2025

  “Seven years ago, if you’d told me that New Order would be playing in Utah, I would’ve called you a liar,” said an older gentleman in the crowd, nodding his head along to a punchy baseline,...

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Spacey Jane Takes Over Indie Music Scene With ‘If That Makes Sense’

By Brody Leibforth May 20, 2025

  "If That Makes Sense" is Spacey Jane’s third album in nine years and their most refined work so far. Yet, the ten new tracks and three great singles that were released in anticipation of the...

Wallows band member Dylan Minnette performs at Kilby Block Party 6 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Hailey Edmonds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wallows Drew Huge Crowds at Kilby Block Party 6

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer May 19, 2025

  Wallows made a return to Salt Lake City on Saturday night, May 17, for Kilby Block Party 6. The three-member band — Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston — took the stage at...

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A Review of Kilby Headliner’s ‘Pinkerton’

By Grace Maya, News Writer May 17, 2025

  Weezer is set to perform Saturday at Salt Lake City’s premier summer music festival, Kilby Block Party. The musical group's position as a headliner begs the question, "Weezer? That’s still...

Botanical Animal opens for Peter Bjorn and John at Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Matisse McMullin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Livin’ the Dream With Peter, Bjorn and John

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor May 16, 2025

  Calling all millennials: Peter Bjorn and John are back in business. With support from local band Botanical Animal — also referred to as Botan — the Swedish trio made a stop in Salt Lake...

Fans in the mosh pit during Osees' performance at the 2023 Kilby Block Party on May 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Robert Sagers)

Kilby Block Party 6 to Feature 10 Debuting Local Artists

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer May 12, 2025

Kilby Block Party 6 is right around the corner, where 10 local bands will debut at the iconic Salt Lake City festival. The Block Party has seen its fair share of stardom, with notable local bands such...

Cameron Winter photographed by Adam Powell | Courtesy: Partisan Records

‘Heavy Metal’ Album Review: Cameron Winter Is Swimming Alone

By Brody Leibforth May 8, 2025

  Geese’s leading man, Cam Winter, is shaking up the indie-alt scene with his debut solo project, "Heavy Metal." Winter’s work with his band Geese, which my roommate aptly summed up as...

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A Guide to Dressing for Kilby Block Party

By Ava Hart, Arts Writer May 2, 2025

  Kilby Block Party is Salt Lake City's largest indie music festival, and it's coming back for another year this May.  The block party will take place at the Utah State Fairpark from May 15...

Bon Iver promotional image. (Original photo taken by Graham Tolbert)

Bon Iver’s ‘SABLE, fABLE’ Is Nice and Calm

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer April 23, 2025

“SABLE, fABLE” is the fifth studio album by the band Bon Iver. It was distributed by Jagjagwar and released on April 11. Bon Iver is a prolific member of the modern music scene. A musical project...