The seventh edition of Kilby Block Party–it’s fourth since moving from an actual block to the spacious Utah State Fairpark–took place May 15-17 in Salt Lake City, with arguably its biggest rendition yet. Headliners included Turnstile on Friday, and recently re-formed The XX on Saturday, and Lorde on Sunday (preceded on the main stage by a highly-anticipate set from Paramore singer Hayley Williams out on her solo tour).
This year’s KBP also seemed to inject more of a youthful energy into the lineup, with standout sets from up and coming artists like Die Spitz, Freak Slug, Gelli Haha, Jane Remover, and Feeble Little Horse alongside revered rock vets like Modest Mouse, Grandaddy, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Other highlights included performances from Lucy Dacus, Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty, The Last Dinner Party, Between Friends, Alex G, Snail Mail, and many more.
As was the case with last year’s KBP, the weather seemed to match each day’s lineup: Friday brought a blazing sun that didn’t cool down as Turnstile set the stage on fire, Saturday was a mixed bag that opened up as Lucy Dacus took the stage in the afternoon and cooled down just in time for The XX, and Sunday brought a downpour as fans braved the rain and temperatures in the low 50s to go crazy cheering for Hayley Williams and Lorde.
Check out the gallery of all three days…
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
