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Music

Lily & Madeleine (Photo by Oakley Burt | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lily & Madeleine Deliver Vulnerable Indie Folk Set

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor November 16, 2019

Salt Lake City’s music scene comes alive on Friday nights with venues in the downtown area hosting a wide variety of artists. This Friday was no different at the quirky venue The State Room, boasting...

(Courtesy of Wes Lachot Design Group | The Instrument Gallery)

June Audio Recording Studio Amplifies Utah’s Music Scene

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor November 15, 2019

In the heart of downtown Provo, there’s a curious yet modern-looking house. The outside is colored in various shades of blue, enclosed by a comforting yard and quaint, though if you look closely enough...

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Exploration of Space, Time and Death: A Review of New Foals Album

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor November 12, 2019

  In their sixth studio album, “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 2,” Foals, a rock group based out of Oxford, explores themes of mortality, humanity and the realities of life. On March...

(Illustration by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop-Cultured: A Dark Obsession

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 9, 2019

In the darkness of the morning, I roll over and begin scrolling through my phone. As I get ready, the latest Billie Eilish album runs on repeat. I sing along to “Bad Guy” and walk to Trax listening...

University of Utah students can now find improved access to dance, music, theatre and other arts events across the state. (Courtesy Utah Arts Alliance)

September Arts Desk Favorites

  Palak Jayswal September quickly turned into a month of nostalgia for me. It’s always interesting to be able to turn back to old art — whether it’s music, tv or a good book — and relive...

Top 5 Concert Venues in SLC

Top 5 Concert Venues in SLC

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 22, 2019

  There’s nothing quite like seeing an artist perform live — the excitement and adrenaline coursing through your veins as you arrive at the venue. Concerts are life-changing, exhilarating and...

Use of lights and smoke put on a show of their own during Judah & the Lions concert at the Union Event Center. (Photo by Ray Gill | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Live Instrumental Energy from Judah & the Lion

By Ray H., Arts Writer October 17, 2019

Judah & the Lion took on the relatively small stage at the Union Event Center in Salt Lake City with an impressive setup. From a wide range of instruments throughout their performance to a powerful...

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The Band CAMINO Brings Candid and Optimistic Indie Pop to SLC

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 3, 2019

Going to a concert on a Tuesday night might not seem like a typical choice — especially for college students in the middle of midterms — but this did not stop The Band CAMINO from taking to the stage...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Get Your Spook On

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2019

Though true believers of Halloween began celebrating on Nov. 1, 2018, we have now entered the “socially acceptable” 2019 spooky season. From the controversies of candy corn to ritualistic sacrifice,...

Jesse McCartney performing at The Us homecoming concert.

Jesse McCartney Brings Nostalgia to Homecoming Week

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 26, 2019

On Wednesday night, University of Utah students were treated to a vibrant, energetic concert featuring Jesse McCartney and Dallas Wayde, as part of the U’s homecoming week.  Wayde, a local pop artist,...