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MUSIC PICKS JUL 17 - JUL 23
Volbeat @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 7/19, Railroad Earth w/ Yonder Mountain String Band @ Granary Live 7/23, and more.
Anime Girlfriend Railroad Earth Shades Volbeat Voodoo Glow Skulls Anime Girlfriend, Glue Coast, Stay Out, Hazel Paul @ Kilby Court 7/18 It's important to acknowledge our biases. For example, I will admit that emo music holds a special place in my heart, and I'll get very excited when I see excellent local emo acts have shows coming up.
I became a fan of Anime Girlfriend last summer when I interviewed them about how the band came together and the inspiration for their music. They dub their sound "Mountain West emo," and it feels like something current or former emo kids in Utah can claim.
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Places in this story
- Kilby Court
Beloved all-ages venue anchoring Salt Lake City's indie and DIY music scene.
- Metro Music Hall
Downtown · Downtown live music venue and bar hosting touring and local acts, drag nights, and dance parties.