Utah natives Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman carve their own glam-rock path with iDKHOW.
by Nick McGregor
Dallas Wayde treats his music as therapy— for himself and others.
by Kara Rhodes
10 local acts to get behind now.
by Nick McGregor
Music
Utah natives Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman carve their own glam-rock path with iDKHOW.
The "former member of" media angles get old quickly. And the pressure to follow up one hit with another can wear down even the most seasoned veteran.
By Nick McGregor
April 17, 2019
Music
Marina Marqueza uses music to heal and empower marginalized communities—and their own self.
I'm not going to wait for the world to accept me as I am. I'm going to create my own space."
By Naomi Clegg
March 27, 2019
Music
Utah Symphony's Unwound casual concert series makes its debut.
"It's that they don't have the chance to understand and to experience it."
By Nick McGregor
March 20, 2019
Music
7 local music power players reflect on the tunes that defined them.
The records that changed them 10, 20, 30, even 40 years ago—ranging from Siouxsie to Steely Dan—that opened up their world, and in one case, led a wayward youth to abandon his carnie dreams.
By Nick McGregor
March 6, 2019
Music
Celtic mainstays Shanahy reunite to kick March off right at IAMA's Local Concert Series.
And on the first day of the month, the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association's Local Concert Series takes listeners on a journey to the British Isles.
By Nick McGregor
February 27, 2019
Music
Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse offers young musicians professional training and performing opportunities.
Had anyone ever had more fun than these kids? Their joy was infectious.
By Naomi Clegg
February 20, 2019
Music
Salt Lake City quartet The Backseat Lovers move fans with their emotional indie rock and unstinting work ethic.
Luckily, Salt Lake City quartet The Backseat Lovers have affection to spare
By Nick McGregor
February 13, 2019
Music
Andrew Goldring learns to let go and trust his instincts on new album Fluorescent Memories.
"I wasn't looking to be playing gigs. It was just a fun one-off thing."
By Nic Renshaw
February 6, 2019
Music
The Violet Temper goes against the grain with heartfelt, non-computerized art.
Morrissey is just one of the many muses Tolman and Heath draw inspiration from as they crash head-on into a new "doom shoegaze" alt-rock adventure.
By Rachelle Fernandez
January 30, 2019
Music
Mindy Gledhill charts her religious transition through uplifting, unflinching pop music.
"Every record I've ever made is a chronicle of what I've been going through at that point in my life. Music is just how I process my life experiences."
By Nick McGregor
January 23, 2019
Music
Cole Barnson returns to Utah and reboots his musical career with Kasadoom.
For Cole Barnson, leaving Utah first for Las Vegas and then for Los Angeles to chase his rock-'n'-roll dreams provided a formative education in "figuring shit out."
By Nick McGregor
January 16, 2019
Music
Talia Keys & The Love look back on a year of growth and forward to living out loud.
Frontwoman Keys also set out on two 30-day tours to the Southeast and the West Coast, tallying more than 100 shows.
By Kara Rhodes
January 9, 2019
Music
BYU professor and composer Christian Asplund curates experimental performances for the people with Avant Vespers series.
From outsider jazz and experimental classical music to spoken-word poetry, Avant Vespers is all about pushing boundaries and shaking up the sometimes-staid atmosphere of classical music in a more inclusive, populist space.
By Nick McGregor
January 2, 2019
Music
Looking back on a jam-packed year of music.
This could easily stretch from the six choices here to 60 or even 600, but these moments stand out in my mind
By Nick McGregor
December 26, 2018
Music
Local promoter Jordan Clements fights for belonging and diversity.
For Jordan Clements, founder and owner of JRC Events, promoting drag shows and alternative bands has become something of a statement in a metropolis notable for its religious culture and strict liquor laws.
By Rachelle Fernandez
December 19, 2018
Music
Charting folk singer and guitarist Tom Brosseau's path from North Dakota to Utah.
Although he toured the West Coast a little over the summer, Brousseau says he's cherished the quietude his new family has allowed him.
By Nick McGregor
December 12, 2018
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