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Music

Concert preview: Drive-By Truckers at Red Butte Garden

Founding member Patterson Hood talks about a busy, creatively fulfilling year

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Faces in the Crowd

Becoming part of an iconic artwork turned two local musicians into John & Paul.

By Arica Roberts

Concert Preview: Melvins at Metro Music Hall

Pioneering sludge-metal act keeps up the pace on their latest tour.

By Matt King

Concert preview: Drive-By Truckers at Red Butte Garden

Founding member Patterson Hood talks about a busy, creatively fulfilling year

If you look up the word "multitasker" in the dictionary, it wouldn't be much of a stretch to find Patterson Hood's picture smiling back at you.

By Dave Gil de Rubio June 11, 2025

Richard Tyler Epperson Fragmented Night Album Review

The now-uncommon experience of listening to a whole album benefits this new release.

When listening to a new album from an artist you enjoy, you want it to take you on a memorable adventure.

By Emilee Atkinson May 21, 2025

2025 Ogden Music Festival Preview

Cimafunk, Margo Cilker, Theoretical Blonde and more at the annual music celebration.

Many folks are out partying it up this weekend at Kilby Block Party, but there's still so much that summer has in store for the local music scene.

By Emilee Atkinson May 14, 2025

Kilby Block Party 6 local bands preview

LEVELOR, Josaleigh Pollett, Melancholy Club, Cardinal Bloom, Hurtado and more at the huge SLC music festival

Ushered in with the May Queen's sweet breeze comes Utah's premier alternative claim to fame: Kilby Block Party

By Sophie Caligiuri May 7, 2025

Music Mailbag May '25

Riley H-P, Electric Outlaws and even more indie releases for the month of May.

Here are even more new local releases you'll want to get your hands on.

By Emilee Atkinson April 30, 2025

Local album reviews: David Lindes' Peace With a Lion and Von Masse's Coil

New collections by Utah artists bring the emotion to the musicality

This new work is about Lindes baring his wounds and moving towards healing

By Emilee Atkinson April 23, 2025

Music Mailbag April 2025

New music from Cera Gibson, Arsenic Addiction, Rachael Jenkins and Sunfish

Here are some new releases that you'll want to add to your library to welcome the spring vibes.

By Emilee Atkinson April 16, 2025

Behind the scenes at an EDM show

The technical crew is a key part of the audience experience.

Lighting and sound at electronic dance music (EDM) events are not just decorative—they're essentials.

By Arica Roberts April 9, 2025

Profile: Salt Lake DJ & Production School

Local business teaches aspiring artists the ropes of spinning, producing and more.

If you want to learn about DJing and music production, Salt Lake City DJ & Production School (SLDP) is the place to go.

By Arica Roberts April 2, 2025

Introduction to Ogden-based music artists

Dearth of Earth, floatinground, Sammy Brue, Earthworm, Citrus! and Hi Fi Murder amp up O-Town's music scene

Our hometowns have a way of shaping us and inspiring us in ways other things can't.

By Emilee Atkinson March 26, 2025

Standout Songs

Local musicians dish about their favorite original songs

"Plus, writing the parts for it and recording it as a group was a whole bunch of fun, we took a lot of inspiration from bands like Lamb Of God and Slipknot."

By Emilee Atkinson March 19, 2025

Music Mailbag March 2025

New music from Shaking Paper, The Plastic Cherries and more

As we press further into the year, the releases just keep coming. Here are some fresh tracks from excellent locals that you'll want to add to your library ASAP.

By Emilee Atkinson March 12, 2025