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Kilby Block Party Lineup

November 18, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

Alright, a beauty of a lineup was just announced for Kilby Block Party 2026. I went last year as an ATH Abroad field trip and the fest was fantastic. 10/10, recommended, will go again. Highlights, almost too many to name, headliners consist of Lorde, The XX and Turnstile, but come on, Blood Orange, Wild Nothing, Dehd, Dry Cleaning, Lucy Dacus, Austin buzz from Die Spitz? So many others…

Head over to the Kibly Block Party Instagram for details on how to win some VIP action and warm up your credit cards for the ticket sale kicking off tomorrow at 11am MST. Buying now will get you a bit of a discount and if you spend that money now, it will feel like it the tix are free in May.

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Show Review: Nation of Language @ Mohawk (10.21)

October 22, 2025 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

After the recent release of Dance Called Memory, anticipation for a solid night out (supported by B. Gray’s earlier attendance in SLC) from Nation of Language seemed a guarantee. I got the added bonus of getting to see one of my personal favorites, Deeper, open the night up too!

Check in for some brief words and rad photos!

KBP6: Sunday in Photos

June 3, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

Trying to get through the last batch of photos from Kilby Block Party.

I will start by breaking all of the other performers’ hearts by saying Nation of Language was my favorite thing the whole weekend. In fact, I saw them again later Sunday night at their after-party. I don’t want to take anything away from the others, I had an amazing time while dodging the rain. The gallery to follow is comprised of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Real Estate, Tennis, Husbands, Nation of Language, TV on the Radio, Justice and Nation of Language (again).

It was an absolutely stunning day of jams.

Join me, won’t you? Click through and read the notes and view the photos.

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KBP6: Saturday in Photos

May 29, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

OK, I may have lied about Friday being the biggest gallery from Kilby Block Party. Saturday was another super busy day for the me at the fairgrounds.

On the agenda and in order of appearance in the giant gallery to follow are Sloppy Jane, Friko, Jelani Aryeh, George Clanton, Sasami, Panda Bear, IDKHOW, Toro Y Moi, (a cameo by) OVLOV, Gang of Four (featuring Ted Leo on guitar), Wallows, (another cameo by) The Black Angels and finally, WEEZER. As usual, I’ll be sharing a few thoughts on the day after the break. Let’s just say there was some chaos, some calm, some vibes and some nostalgia.

Please join me for some fake virtual reality by clicking through…

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KBP6: Friday in Pictures

May 28, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

Get ready folks. This is going to be one big gallery.

Friday was the busiest day for me at Kilby Block Party. I went from gates to close, making friends, seeing new stuff, old stuff and everything in between. The shoot plan was, and order of the gallery is, as follows; Melancholy Club, Being Dead, Been Stellar, Vagabon, Hovvdy, Perfume Genius, Momma, Built to Spill, Car Seat Headrest, Slowdive Youth Lagoon and Beach House. I did go listen to a bit of Rilo Kiley from the crowd (closed photo pit). Like I said, Friday was busy, with a couple of double sets (shooting a song or two and crossing the wilds to catch a bit of another artist’s third). I got to know my fellow photographers a bit better and a few good friends joined in the fun. The rodeo stage was cool and the weather held.

I have notes and a GIANT gallery after the jump.

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Kilby Block Party 6: Thursday in Pics

May 27, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

I traveled up to Salt Lake City to take in one of the newish festivals that seems to be doing things right, Kilby Block Party. The lineup is one of the best of the year for my tastes, by far. Previous years, KBP was only two or three days; they hit four days this go round for a stellar group of artists to accomodate touring schedules with New Order, Yo La Tengo, Future Islands and Devo featured.

Click through, I have some thoughts and plenty of photos to peruse. If you were at the rail, see if you made the crowd shots. If you weren’t there, blast you favorite tunes by each artist and pretend.

ATH Abroad: Kilby Block Party Preview

May 2, 2025 brian.gray Leave a comment

Team ATH agrees on one thing, we all love New Order‘s melding of post-punk grit with synth-driven textures that range from full on dance party to brooding goth. Kilby Block Party offers up a festival lineup that resonates with our vibes. New Order headlining on Thursday is not only a nod to their lasting influence but also a primer for the festivals exploration of jams. Here is a quick preview as we take the show on the road.

Click through for some thoughts on the best festival lineup of the year on this side of the Atlantic.

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