Contemporary Utah Music Scene
Utah has produced some popular recording artists since 2000. It has a thriving local music scene some nationally recognized bands. Most are based in Provo and Salt Lake City, and perform at venues like Velour Live Music Gallery, Kilby Court, Urban Lounge, and Muse Music Cafe. Notable bands include Neon Trees, Fictionist, Kid Theodore, The New Electric Sound, The Moth and the Flame, Imagine Dragons, King Niko, Goodnight Annabelle, and The Brobecks, whose frontman Dallon Weekes now performs with Panic! At The Disco. Many genres are represented, including rock, indie folk, emo, synthpop, singer-songwriter, death metal, blues, punk rock, goth, alternative rock, hip hop, jazz, country and religious music.
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