Kilby Block Party Day 3 Shows Off Weezer, St. Vincent, Wallows, & More

As I have attended more concerts in SLC, there is no doubt that people shout “Take your shirt off!” very early in anyone’s set, it is genuinely disturbing sometimes. Montell Fish, an American singer, himself said “You guys are supposed to be religious, I don’t know about this ‘take your shirt off’, definitely not taking it off mindset”. It can be easy to tell if someone is from Utah at a show because some Utahns are definitely one to say “Take your shirt off” starting during one of the first few songs at any male show, and continuing the rest of the set. 

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Kilby Block Party Day 2 Brings Medium Build, Youth Lagoon, Hovvdy, & More

To start off the day, Cardinal Bloom, a local band consisting of Josh Thomas (guitar), Nathan Adair (drums), Joey St. John (lead singer), and Jacob Silvester (piano and keys) played one of the two bigger stages at the venue. Anyone who played at this stage immediately was taken back by the beautiful mountains that take up a majority of their gaze. I can honestly say that something that sets this band apart is that each of them have majestic hair that captivates anyone in their audience bringing about the rock within their indie-rock genre.

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New Order Blows the Roof Off of SLC's Kilby Block Party

Thursday’s half day was day one of Salt Lake City's Kilby Block Party. The festival's array of local businesses included some antique booths, permanent jewelry, and other business sponsored lounge areas. There are always bright neon colored signs and opportunities for photo ops, this year there were furry monster face silhouettes to stand in, 70’s looking signs saying “love hurts” or “best friends” or “kilby”,

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Shabang Festival 2025 Delivers Big For Another Jam Packed Weekend

Sitting atop the gorgeous green hills on Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo, Shabang’s eleventh year started with well… (cue dad joke) a bang! The festival, which started as a small gathering of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students who had a mutual passion for music, has continued to evolve into one of Southern California's most anticipated arts and music festivals. It features an electric mix of indie artists and DJs, with this year’s headliners including Wallows, Jungle (DJ set), Goth Babe, Odd Mob, Kream, and Briston Maroney. 

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Beyond the Music: Everything Else You Can’t Miss at Bonnaroo 2025

When most people think of Bonnaroo, their minds go straight to the stacked music lineups — and fair enough. With a history of hosting everyone from Radiohead to Kendrick Lamar, the Roo stage schedule is legendary. But to anyone who’s actually stepped onto The Farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the true heart of Bonnaroo beats in all the weird, wonderful, and life-affirming experiences happening beyond the music. This year’s edition is shaping up to be no exception.

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Bumbershoot 2025 Returns with Weezer, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, and More

Seattle’s Labor Day weekend just got a whole lot louder. The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival — one of the Pacific Northwest’s most treasured cultural traditions — is officially back for its 52nd edition, returning to the Seattle Center on August 30-31, 2025. After more than five decades of celebrating art, music, and the creative spirit of the Emerald City, Bumbershoot is poised to deliver another landmark year, and today’s lineup reveal confirms it.

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