MUSIC PICKS JUN 12 - JUN 18 

• Red Light Management
• Subtronics

Subtronics @ The Great Saltair 6/13-14
If you love SUBwoofers and ELECtronics, then Subtronics (Jesse Kardon) is likely already your favorite DJ and producer. The Philadelphia artist started on the drums and discovered dubstep in high school, which is known for its heavy bass. Kardon's debut album FRACTALS had a dedicated billboard in Times Square, but his String Theory album is his most well-known body of work, including songs like "Professor Chaos" and "Clockwork" alluding to the journey of his music, much like the scientific "strings" in string theory propagate through space and interact with each other. In his newest album, TESSERACT, Kardon's music fuses dubstep and riddim, slowly bringing it to the forefront at major festivals like EDC Las Vegas and Lost Lands. His music is abrasive and even slightly maniacal, but still groovy. Kardon is a mega-superstar in the niche world of electronic bass music, and he's also bringing a huge lineup of support this weekend. The special guest artist on Friday is Dr Fresch (Tony Fresch) with support from Muzz, Ahee, Lumasi and Veil. On Saturday, Tape B (Kemal Berk Alkanat) will offer direct support with Eazybaked, A Hundred Drums, Okayjake back-to-back with Stvsh and Flozone all playing as well. This is an 18+ two-day event taking place Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $93 for one-day or $156 for two-day General Admission. Go to v2presents.com for tickets and event information. (Arica Roberts)

• Scott Dudelson
• Ras Kass

Ras Kass & Tash @ Urban Lounge 6/13
Hip-hop has long been a diverse music defined by its spirit of innovation. It has effortlessly crossed boundaries, whether they be geographical, cultural or linguistic, in a way that no other genre has. West Coast artists Tash (of Tha Alkaholiks) and Ras Kass are still getting busy rhyming with reason to make something greater. Ras Kass stays working on one of his newest songs "Old Heads" and 2024's powerhouse project, GUTTR (with RJ Payne & Havoc of Mobb Deep). Rico Smith (a.k.a. Tash) breathed new life into 'Liks classics with fresh re-recordings on this year's Daaam! LP—and he did it sober. "I don't think it was one moment, I think there was an accumulation of a whole bunch of moments," Tash told revolt.tv. "I partied for like 12 years straight. Every day, I was waking up not serious about shit. So, my sweetheart pulled me aside and told me, 'You're better than that.' I checked myself into a program." As a primer for this one, I'd suggest Ras Kass' album Soul on Ice, or his verse from "Come Widdit" (off of the Street Fighter soundtrack). As with Tash, you can't go wrong queuing up the Likwit trilogy—21 & Over, Coast II Coast and Likwidation. Come for the beats, stay for the lyrics. Hosted by Lush One. Grvnola, Turntable Lucifer and DJ Juggy open. Catch these acts at the Urban Lounge on Friday, June 13, doors at 9 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $25 at 24tix.com. (Mark Dago)

• Trevor Turpin
• Sean Baker’s Recycled Stardust

Courtyard Takeover @ Kilby Court 6/16
If you need to let loose and have a fun and carefree evening, you won't want to miss the Courtyard Takeover at Kilby Court. Not only will you get to see an incredible lineup of local acts, but you can stop at some delicious food trucks, enjoy street magic, take a gander at some local art or have a tarot reading if you're feeling adventurous. At the top of the bill is existential folk punk group Sean Baker's Recycled Stardust, which started as a solo project by Baker in 2022, but has morphed into a full group who have an incredible chemistry. Also coming to party is SLC favorite Hockey House, who will bring their incredible blend of alt-rock, punk and psychedelic sound. Their newest single "Demons" is a punchy, trippy and rocking good time. Drunk in June is also making an appearance at this mid-week bash. They hit listeners with a fresh EP in March, offering listeners an earnest and endearing mix of indie-rock jams. Locals Judas Rose and Kade Bliss round out the incredible lineup. What are you going to do this coming Monday evening? Eat dinner and get ready for work the next day? Come out and party instead on June 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Grab tickets at 24tix.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

• Rick Scuteri
• Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @ Sandy Amphitheater 6/17
Genre mashups— say, rap and metal— have long been a recipe for making fascinating music, and the practice is now fairly commonplace. But what remains rare is the artist whose work effortlessly transcends genres, the artist who creates original music that draws liberally from various styles while avoiding any hint of dilettantism. At the front of that rather small pack is Grammy-winning artist Trombone Shorty. Born Troy Andrews, the New Orleans-based artist got his musical start in his Tremé neighborhood, where he was deeply immersed in the Crescent City's rich and deep musical culture. While his principal instrument is trombone—a horn primarily associated with jazz—Trombone Shorty's music explores blues, rock, pop, funk and hip-hop as well. His body of work features more than a dozen albums under his own name, plus extensive contributions to the work of others (LeAnn Rimes, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, CeeLo Green, Dierks Bentley, Maceo Parker, Rod Stewart, Galactic, etc.). At its core, Shorty's career celebrates American music. He appears with his band Orleans Avenue on Tuesday, June 17 at Sandy City Amphitheater. This all-ages 7 p.m. show features opener JJ Grey & Mofro. Tickets are $61.60 and can be found at ticketmaster.com. (Bill Kopp)

• Courtesy Photo
• Judy Collins

Judy Collins @ Egyptian Theatre 6/18-21
Like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins can rightfully be deemed one of the First Ladies of Folk. And yet, with a career that spans more than 60 years, she's well situated in the overall trajectory of not only folk music, but the pop pantheon as well. Her dozens of albums shared songs that helped introduce such storied songwriters as Mitchell (her rendition of "Both Sides Now" remains her signature song), Randy Newman, Ian Tyson, Bob Dylan, Fred Neil, Leonard Cohen and Stephen Sondheim. Her fame was furthered when she served as the muse for her paramour Steven Stills, resulting in the CSN classic "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes." Now, at age 86, she retains a sense of wit and whimsy as she continues to tour. "I can't stop," she once told a reporter for the Maryville Daily Times. "To stop for me would be to die, and I don't want to die." Then again, Collins is more than an exceptional artist. She's also an activist who crusades for UNICEF, campaigns to curb gun violence, promotes suicide prevention and works on causes benefiting women and minorities. "I'm very grateful for that," she continued. "Sometimes that's all I have left—a soapbox, a guitar and the ability to sing." Sing she does, with the good grace of an artist who pursues her muse with sweetness and serenity. Judy Collins performs at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 - Saturday, June 21. Advance tickets cost $49 - $79 including taxes and fees at tickets.egyptiantheatrecompany.org. (Lee Zimmerman)