The 2025 Kilby Block Party, held from May 15–18 at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, marked a significant milestone in the festival’s evolution. Expanding to a four-day event for the first time, it attracted over 25,000 plus attendees daily, solidifying its reputation as a premier indie and alternative music festival in the U.S.  This was our third year covering and cannot emphasize enough how this festival continues to impress year by year. Check out some of the highlights.

Sasami played for an intimate crowd at the Larimer Lounge this past Thursday to promote her latest album, “Blood on the Silver Screen.” The pop album, which features thirteen tracks and features friend and collaborator Clairo, further cements Sasami’s status as a multifaceted artist. 

From the beginning of the night, anticipation was high. People slowly made their way into the dimly lit venue, and whispers could be heard among the crowd.

Speaking to a man in the crowd wearing a Sasami t-shirt, he shared, “I’ve seen her several times, and each time is different. One minute it’s heavy metal, and the next minute she’s pulling out a French horn.” 

Hearing that statement alone set the tone for what was coming, and Sasami didn’t disappoint. Stepping out on the stage wearing knee-high, patent leather boots that could slay the house down, she made a grand entrance as “Le Mort De L’enfant” by Hikaru Hayashi played. Striding to the mic in a theatrical manner, she took a moment to soak it in before diving straight into a performance of her song, “Figure It Out.”

The performance will take place at the iconic 50,000+ capacity Folsom Field, home of the University of Colorado Buffaloes and host to legendary acts including The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Phish, ODESZA, and The Grateful Dead. With stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and nearly a century of cultural history, Folsom Field offers an unparalleled setting for what is poised to be one of Colorado’s most anticipated live music events of 2025.

The event is presented by AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, in partnership with CU Boulder, and follows Summit’s sold-out takeovers at Red Rocks, Madison Square Garden, and his Experts Only festival series in Vail, CO. Known for chart-topping hits like “Where You Are” and “Go Back,” Summit will bring his signature energy to one of the nation’s most iconic open-air venues.

The Bluebird Theater is one of Denver’s coziest venues, located on East Colfax Ave., and arguably the perfect space for Raveena’s first Denver show in six years. Coming to Denver for her “Where the Butterflies Go In the Rain” tour, the artist prepared a beautiful set that melded various genres together and highlighted her Indian heritage.

A sea of colorful figures clad in linen pants and corset tops stood snuggly together, and happy faces could be seen at every turn. The overall tone of the night was laid-back and cheery. People chatted among themselves, complimented strangers’ outfits, and even kept each other’s spots—you’d have been hard-pressed to find a more respectful, kind crowd in Denver, and what brought them all together was Raveena. 

Being at the Fillmore Auditorium this past Friday was music therapy for the soul. As people trickled into the venue, they were in for a night of sounds, lights, and movement with intentionality. Between the opening artists, mehro (pronounced marrow) and The Walters, followed by the headliner, half alive, there was no room for yawning. Throughout the night, the stage shifted into each artist’s unique performance while maintaining a central theme of introspection and raw emotion. 

Kicking off the night, mehro greeted the crowd with a lively performance. Their twenty-five-minute set included a broad range of songs from their discography, which reflected deeply on aspects of their relationship with themself and others. Their performance oscillated between somber, melodic indie pop songs, including “Chance With You,” and more metal-inspired indie rock pieces, such as their latest single, “You’re So Pretty.” Both charming and intense, their steady guidance through the various emotional states presented in their music was a testament to mehro’s multifaceted, ever-evolving nature as an artist. And while most performers would typically just be getting warmed up by the end of their set, mehro and their band left nothing behind as they violently thrashed their heads around. Their performance definitely warranted whiplash allegations, and regular chiropractic care is advised for both the band and audience members.