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• Blindlove

Blindlove, Hollow Hill, Drunk in June @ Kilby Court 4/3
SLC rockers Blindlove have been impressing listeners since the dreaded 2020 days. Since their debut that year, they've cultivated a dedicated fanbase and continued to grow, releasing some fantastic alt/rock hits. Blindlove's unique sensibility incorporates electronic sounds with their distorted instrumentation, creating an atmospheric and full sound. Their lyrics are also poetic, painting a picture with each line. One of their most popular tracks, "Bad Timing," features lines like, "I breathe you in / To breathe you out / savoring the air my lungs then drown / I drown in you." Their newest single "Armageddon" dropped in February, and offers more of the same of that alt/rock sound. The production is top-tier, as frontman Brogan Kelby's dreamy vocals offer a lovely balance to the rock vibes. This weeknight show will be perfect for rocking, as Hollow Hill and Drunk in June join the bill. Hollow Hill serves up an addicting indie/punk spin in their sound that's incredibly energetic and tons of fun to listen to. Drunk in June's newest EP felicity drips with emotionality, and will have you experiencing a wide range of feelings while listening. This is going to be a fantastic lineup of locals on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $10 at 24tix.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

• Derek Bahn
• Gareth Emery

Gareth Emery @ The Great Saltair 4/4
When it comes to lasers, nothing is like LSR/CITY. World-renowned trance and progressive-house British DJ and producer Gareth Emery started LSR/CITY (pronounced "laser city") as an alter-ego electronic group in 2021, and the Cyberpunk tour this year integrates music, synchronized laser displays, 3D digital visuals and live performance elements. Emery explained the meaning of the tour to EDM Identity as "where melody and human emotion battle against the dark forces of artificial intelligence in a dystopian future world." This social commentary on the impact of machine-generated content upon art and human connection is a huge contribution to live electronic music, and an awareness of the zeitgeist. Expect major hits from Emery's 2024 album Fable, including "don't leave" and "without u" featuring the late trance producer, Robert Miles. It will be a cinematic masterpiece featuring evocative storytelling and world-building while highlighting the unique significance electronic music has when paired with visuals. The custom-built lasers and cyberpunk-inspired theme create a visually stunning, immersive spectacle where every burst of light is perfectly timed to the beat. Be part of the rebellion Friday April 4 at The Great Saltair, where human-made creativity—both music and art—thrive and evoke emotional responses in a way that no AI could replicate. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event ends at 1 a.m. General admission costs $37; Laser View VIP tickets are $147. Go to edmtrain.com for tickets and more event information. (Arica Roberts)

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• JOHNNYSWIM

Johnnyswim @ The Commonwealth Room 4/4
Like most professional musicians, Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez—the duo also known as Johnnyswim—take their career quite seriously. Their lovely new album When the War Is Over attests to that fact, courtesy of songs that share both intimacy and affirmation while looking at life's comforts and complexities. Yet, as a married couple with three children, they've made it a point not to forsake their family and its bonds. In addition to their seven albums and four EPs, they authored a book, Home Sweet Road: Finding Love, Making Music, and Building a Life One City at a Time, documenting the way they've shared love, made music and built their lives together over the course of a 20-year career. "We decided early on that we want to spend as much time together as possible," Sudano explains on their website. "So when we go on tour, we all go on tour." They were also the subject of a Magnolia Network series "Home On the Road," which followed the couple while out on tour. Likewise, they've had actual experience in terms of melding the personal and the professional. Amanda is the daughter of the late Donna Summer and singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano, the man behind many of Summer's hits. As a result, they prove the fact that a family that plays together can stay together. Johnnyswim brings their "When the War Is Over" tour with guest Micah Edwards to the Commonwealth Room on Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 - $75 (plus taxes and fees). Go to axs.com. (Lee Zimmerman)

• Ragan Henderson
• Remi Wolf

Remi Wolf @ The Union 4/8
Remi Wolf is one of those artists that no matter what she does, I'll at least give it a listen. The first thing I heard by her was "The Street You Live On," which is a tiny, perfect pop song. Her debut LP, Juno, was a clever introduction into the Californian singer/songwriter's fresh vocal harmonies and unapologetically over-the-top approach. Last year, she dropped her sophomore album, Big Ideas, and with it brought a new energy, each track showing significant steps forward in every aspect compared to her earlier efforts. "I just want to live on the edge of genre, on the edge of profanity, on the edge of everything. I want it all to feel like it's on the edge of falling apart—and I think I've done that!" Wolf told DIY. "I feel like it's not up to me to decide what boundary-pushing is; I just hope I'm doing it by existing." Her genuine, frantic energy does not pander to contemporary likes. For instance, possibly my favorite song off of Big Ideas, "Cherries and Cream," floats through the here-today, gone-tomorrow algorithm with the haze of sunset-driven synth. Her range is incredible, and Remi has a unique ability to showcase her influences without ever sounding like a copycat. Dana and Alden open. Catch this lineup on the Big Ideas tour at The Union on Tuesday, April 8. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show can be found at ticketmaster.com. (Mark Dago)

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• Ghost-Note

Ghost-Note @ The Commonwealth Room 4/8
In response to enthusiastic inquiries from fans, Snarky Puppy percussionists Nate Werth and Robert Sput Searight were inspired to launch their superstar side-project, Ghost-Note, in 2015. The duo decided to explore their unique chemistry in that new band, with a sound that incorporates funk, jazz fusion and hip-hop. In time, the duo recruited former Prince sideman Dwayne "MonoNeon" Thomas on bass and guitar, A.J. Brown (whose credits include work with Snoop Dogg and Fred Hammond) on bass and L.A.-based keyboardist Dominique Xavier Taplin (Prince, Toto). Ghost-Note also features a top-notch horn section that includes Mike Jelani Brooks, Jonathan Mones and Sylvester Onyejiaka. And that eight-member core group is often joined live by a rotating roster of guests that includes members of bands led by Justin Timberlake, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and other prominent artists. Both onstage and in the studio, all members contribute to the creation of the funky mix of sounds. That resulting sensibility doesn't necessarily sound much like the music from any of those other names; Ghost-Note has a musical approach all its own. Ghost-Note's albums include 2015's Fortified, 2018's Swagism and their latest, Mustard n'Onions, released in 2024. The group comes to the Commonwealth Room on Tuesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Loom opens this 21+ show. Tickets are $27 from axs.com. (Bill Kopp)