Kilby Court
Style & Substance: Zach Quinn Tells Why PEARS has Both
The story of PEARS is a modern day rock ‘n’ roll journey. They were a band for just over a year before Fat Wreck Chords signed them in 2015. They toured nationally before the release of their second album in 2016 and have been getting international recognition as one of the most fresh bands in the current punk scene. … read more
Chad VanGaalen @ Kilby Court 11.20 with Head Portals
Chad VanGaalen has been one of the most original musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across. … read more
Julien Baker @ Kilby Court 08.09
Julien Baker doesn’t command attention so much as she transforms—the moment her mouth opens, she becomes a living journal of her tormented past. … read more
Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more
SLUG Style: Dream Slut
Dream Slut are Elowyn LaPointe, Kayla Dowell, Bianca Velasquez and Summer Sigritz. They play “DramaQueen Punk” and all have their own distinct style. … read more
Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers
Simply put, Nobunny is an act well worth the wait, but that’s how it is with groups that attain such a cult-like status. … read more
Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 07.28 with CHAPPO
Yukon Blonde started the night off in a big way—a healthy five-piece group with five vocal mics. … read more
The Adarna @ Kilby 07.17 with Berlin Breaks and The...
Hailing from Seattle, The Adarna is a band that is holding to the tradition that has fallen by the wayside for most of the musicians lured toward the brass ring on television—the tradition of writing great rock music, touring and playing anywhere and everywhere that can hold an audience and a tireless work ethic that would kill most lesser musicians. … read more
Lightning Bolt @ Kilby Court 4.25 with Baby Gurl, Birthquake
The sound of muffled bass echoed across 300 West as I walked closer to Kilby. The closer I was, the more decipherable the music became. By the time I was in the alley, it was clear that Baby Gurl had taken the stage earlier than expected. … read more
Moving on Up: an Interview with Speedy Ortiz
As their name may suggest, Speedy Ortiz are cruising right along. They’re young, screamingly talented, touring the world, playing festivals like SXSW alongside their personal heroes, recording and releasing a new album—all while maintaining an effortless aura of unpretentious coolness.