• Sydney Swensen
• Bleu Grave

Bleu Grave @ The Rise 10/28
If you've gotten this far into the month and still don't have Halloween plans, here is a fun event that will take care of all of your spooky needs. At this epic Halloween bash, you'll be able to catch new-wave rockers Bleu Grave along with DJ Nick Wynn as they serve up their own signature beats. Bleu Grave have recently found their stride as a band, and are excited for what the future brings. They're experimenting with their sound, and having a blast collaborating as a group. Their current lineup is the best so far, so they're taking the good vibes and running with them. They've released tons of great music in 2023, including their latest single "Spiral," which takes a heavier approach than some of their past work, but still has those hints of new wave, if that's what you're looking for. While you will get to hear Bleu Grave jam this evening, you'll also be treated to delicious food and drinks, a costume contest and a raffle to win a gorgeous Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster guitar. That's an instrument that costs a pretty penny, so winning would be pretty epic. Each raffle ticket costs $1, so get buying! Come out and party with Bleu Grave with your best costume on Saturday, Oct 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Grab tickets at theriseutah.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

• Karel Chladek
• Black Tiger Sex Machine

Get Freaky @ Utah State Fairpark 10/27-29
Calling all ravers to the biggest Halloween EDM festival in Utah! The Utah State Fairpark transforms into a spectacle of frights for three nights of monstrous music. The lineup is stacked with 40 EDM artists, including Alison Wonderland, Troyboi, Apashe, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Netsky, NGHTMRE, Subtronics, Vampa and a special back-to-back with Getter and Space Laces, just to name a few. There will be something for everyone, whether you love trap, dubstep, future bass, house, or drum-and-bass. Each year, the EDM promotion company V2 Presents works hard to make Get Freaky better and better. The updated pavement and bar outside, as well as an inside bar upstairs with concessions, plenty of accessible toilets and optional charging lockers for purchase, guarantee nights of endless fun for exploration. Come dress up in your freakiest, spookiest rave costume and strut on the runway carpet during the costume contest. Check out both the inside stage and the outside stage in a massive, heated tent. Check out the day-by-day lineup and get your tickets, because the freaks are ready to party. This is a three-day event, but single-day tickets may also be purchased. Get Freaky Festival 2023 is Oct 27-29 at Utah State Fairpark. Doors open at 7 p.m. and each night ends at 1 a.m. Single-day tickets cost $80 for Friday and Saturday, $75 for Sunday; three-day tickets are $205. Go to getfreakyslc.com. (Arica Roberts)

• Tony Accosta
• Allah-Las

Allah-Las @ Metro Music Hall 10/31
Following the tail-spin high of their Oct. 13 release Zuma 85, the Allah-Las are gracing Salt Lake City with a stop at the local 21+ watering hole Metro Music Hall, hallowed home of metal, alternative, indie and mayhem-oriented acts. It's hard to pin the tail on the donkey when it comes to the Allah-Las, who formerly specialized in slightly Southern-inspired twangy tunes with smoke-stack, hazy, dark, perhaps even gothic undertones. Their new album reflects these roots, but also breathes in a new sort of softness, akin to an unexpected, early fall blossom. Venturing into parts unknown, the Allah-Las lean a little sideways towards the indie/alternative genre pool, forgoing the heavy drum rolls and deeply dangerous vocals that defined their rise to success. Now, their songs sport a newly embedded meandering, lazy Sunday sort of sound, with much more languid vocals and songs that wash over oneself slo-owly. While this most recent album sports some distinct differences, listeners don't have to stand on one side of the fence when it comes to early versus late discography—what a snoozefest to pick just one Allah-Las era! Rather, see a medley of their soundscapes combined at 7 p.m. on this Hallows Eve, for tricks and treats and all other things that bring on some good old-fashioned beats. Tickets for the 21+ show are $20 and can be found at 24tix.com. (Sophie Caligiuri)

• Feurd
• Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers @ Urban Lounge 10/31
Ontario's Great Lake Swimmers are best described as a band that's as intriguing as they are adventurous, but any clearer definition is difficult to discern. Though they've evolved out of folk-rock origins, their melodies still retain a compelling and commanding sound spawned from a more anthemic intent. While their new album Uncertain Country doesn't necessarily retread their former turf, it does offer a compelling set of songs clearly capable of making an immediate, emphatic impression. That sense of deliberation melds with a feeling of abject determination, and as the new album so effectively illustrates, they're clearly capable of delivering a sound flush with both imagination and illumination. The result is a stunning array of tones and textures, which, in turn, allows each of their offerings to create its own emphatic impression. "In some ways, I feel like I'm just getting started," band leader Tony Dekker told Northern Transmissions in 2018. Sadly though, Great Lake Swimmers fall into the category of Canadian bands whose efforts have yet to fully gel south of our northern border. That's a shame; given their melodic and majestic blend of luster and largess, they clearly deserve a wider reach. Whether or not the new album brings added interest remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: The sound they create is nothing less than stunning and sublime. Great Lake Swimmers perform at Urban Lounge on Tuesday, Oct 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($6.80 service fee) in advance, $25 ($9.02 service fee) day of show. Go to 24tix.com. (Lee Zimmerman)

• Mpvinny300
• Snow Tha Product

Snow Tha Product @ The Complex 11/1
I've been hearing about Snow Tha Product for years, even back when she was typically categorized as a "Backpack Rapper," but she's always been one of a kind. Born Claudia Alexandra Feliciano, Snow (the moniker a nod to the Disney princess) is a woman of not only many talents, but possessed of an incredible work ethic. Putting out mixtapes since 2008, she releases songs in both English and Spanish, always honoring her Mexican-American roots and love for both Latin and hip hop music. "I'm really here, in a way, to challenge the industry," Snow told HipHopDX. "I want to challenge everything that was wrong with it when I was coming up. No matter what era we're in, though, one thing remains the same: work hard, follow your dreams, work like it's your first day on the job, and stay humble no matter what success you get." Real with the music she creates and her personal life, she's released projects that detail her experiences with relationships, being a mother and a champion for the LGBTQ+ community. Look, if you need to be won over, just listen to her verse on "Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)" off of The Hamilton Mixtape where Snow dropped this gem: "We're America's Ghostwriters, the credit is only borrowed." That's ill. Swizzy opens; catch these acts on "The Quince I Never Had" tour at the Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $29.50 at thecomplexslc.com. (Mark Dago)