Hemlocke Springs turned The Showbox into a technicolor fairytale, a night where her alt‑pop universe felt fully alive, fully inhabited, and fully adored. The North Carolina–born singer‑producer, known offstage as Isimeme “Naomi” Udu, has always blurred the line between character and creator, building a world where hyperpop, bedroom pop, and […]
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It was our first time attending Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City and we left with the best impressions. This was the seventh annual run of the festival since its creation in 2019, and everything seemed to be working perfectly. We stayed about ten minutes away from the fairgrounds […]
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On May 13, Nectar Lounge hosted a packed night of hip hop, with local artist Greg Cypher opening up for the legendary GZA and his live band, The Phunky Nomads, during the Liquid Swords 30th Anniversary Tour. When I arrived at Nectar, the venue was already crowded and buzzing with anticipation. I’ve known Greg […]
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Lindsey Jordan has been one of indie rock’s brightest stars since her breakout at just seventeen, when Snail Mail’s debut EP introduced her as a songwriter with rare emotional clarity. Her first full length record Lush established her as a defining voice in the genre, and her follow up Valentine […]
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Katie Crutchfield has spent the last decade shaping Waxahatchee into one of the most emotionally resonant projects in modern indie folk; her songwriting is sharp and tender, rooted in Southern storytelling and delivered with a voice that feels both familiar and otherworldly. MJ Lenderman, meanwhile, has carved out his own […]
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