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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José González has always existed in that rare space where a single voice and a single guitar can feel bigger than a full band. Born in Gothenburg to Argentine parents, González first broke through in the early 2000s with his intimate, nylon‑string reinterpretations of songs like “Heartbeats” and “Teardrop,” covers […]
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Kilby Block Party returns to Salt Lake City, May 15-17, taking over the Utah State Fairpark with three days of music, art, and the kind of community‑driven energy that has defined the festival since its debut in 2019. What makes Kilby special is its balance; legacy acts, cult favorites, and […]
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