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The Alvarez Kings Alt-Pop UK Style

The Alvarez Kings’ Alt-Pop UK Style

By Madge Slack July 7, 2017

Who doesn’t love British alt-pop? It’s hard not to fall in love when you listen to the Alvarez Kings. These four musicians are taking the stage for the first time since their formation in 2012. Brothers...

Chris Linck of metalcore band Attila performs during Warped Tour at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, June 24, 2017. (Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fans Show up in Support (and Heat) of Warped Tour

By Holly Vasic July 6, 2017

The smell of cigarettes, sweat and sunscreen filled the air as people lined up to see their favorite musicians and dance, or in some cases mosh, to their heart’s desire. Warped Tour is a unique community...

!!! Dance, Disco and Punk in one Band

!!! Dance, Disco and Punk in one Band

By Madge Slack June 26, 2017

!!! is not a typical band name. They have released seven albums and are still developing their very own sound. Their name is intended as a unique, stand out title and is also reminiscent of the bush language...

Dion Lunadon: Music to Move to

By Jaycen Eggleston June 20, 2017

Known for his work with A Place to Bury Strangers and The D4, musician Dion Lunadon has just released his debut solo album on June 9. Self-titled, the album is straight out of the New York punk scene...

Catch Dispatch Before They Sneak Away

Catch Dispatch Before They Sneak Away

By Madge Slack June 16, 2017

Red Butte Garden's concert series will kick off this summer with Dispatch on June 18. This Boston based band is rather mysterious as they have a tendency to ebb in and out of the music industry. Dispatch...

Driftwood: where is home?

Driftwood: where is home?

By Jaycen Eggleston June 15, 2017

Driftwood, a band formed in Binghamton, New York in 2005, is hitting the road this summer. On June 8 concert-goers in Park City, Utah were not disappointed. Driftwood is an interesting combination of folk,...

Klangstof, the Hobby Project that went Completely Wrong

Klangstof, the Hobby Project that went Completely Wrong

By Holly Vasic June 7, 2017

Koen van de Wardt landed in a remote town in Norway with his family at age 14 and found the isolation to be a huge struggle. He turned to music as an outlet. "I just kind of wanted to help myself by making...

The Rite of Spring Closing Performance of the 76 Masterwork Season

“The Rite of Spring” Closing Performance of the 76 Masterwork Season

By Holly Vasic June 3, 2017

The evening opened with Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir d'un lieu cher" with special guest violinist Simone Porter performing. Audience member Dan Rich, conductor of the Utah Youth Junior Symphony Orchestra, described...

Brandy Clark and Charlie Worsham Tackle The Depot

Brandy Clark and Charlie Worsham Tackle The Depot

By Madge Slack May 31, 2017

Six-time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter Brandy Clark got into music young. Until the age of five years old her family listened to records instead of TV. At nine, she picked up the guitar and at age 11...

Special Guest Simone Porter and The Utah Symphony will help you remember with Rite of Spring

Special Guest Simone Porter and The Utah Symphony will help you remember with “Rite of Spring”

By Holly Vasic May 24, 2017

To conclude the 2016-17 season, the Utah Symphony presents "The Rite of Spring" lead by Maestro Thierry Fischer with special guest violinist Simone Porter. Porter has a slew of impressive performances...