Drake releases Care Package, reminding fans of his influence
August 8, 2019
A day before dropping this collection of previously "unreleased" songs, Drake announced Care Package. Confusing some fans and exciting others, but nevertheless generating buzz for songs that already existed. Mac Miller once said his motto was D.A.D.D. or Do As Drake Does, meaning he hoped to emulate...
Concert preview: Vince Staples at Twilight Concert Series
August 6, 2019
For pretty much every summer Thursday night since I can remember, the Twilight Concert Series has been taking place in Downtown Salt Lake City. It has become a staple (haha) for music lovers in SLC, especially those who enjoy quality and inexpensive concerts. The summer of 2019 boasts another great ...
Twilight Recap: Blind Pilot
August 5, 2019
There’s something to be said for a single event having the ability to bring people of various ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles together. Concerts are a prime example of this phenomenon, sparking solidarity over the love and appreciation of a specific artist and their music. Setting t...
“The Big Day” album review
August 2, 2019
The Big Day, Chance the Rapper’s debut album, or OWBUM, as he prefers to stylize it, is a quintessential summer LP. With this release, Chance conveys a nostalgia for the summers of old; the endless summers of youth and adolescence. At first, The Big Day feels a bit like a Tarantino film that cou...
A preview of Life is Beautiful 2019
August 1, 2019
WHAT Life is beautiful is a three-day music festival and art event located on the streets of downtown Las Vegas. Nominated for festival of the year by billboard magazine on numerous occasions, Life is Beautiful seeks to break the monotony of the classic music festival by creating an atmosphere that bot...
“Brandon Banks” review: Maxo Kream keeps getting better on major label debut
July 25, 2019
It’s always a good day in music when an artist that you genuinely like releases a new project. Today is one of those days for me, as Houston’s Maxo Kream has released his major label debut Brandon Banks after a year and a half between projects. According to Kream himself, the project is suppose...
Think and Grow Rich Legacy World Tour announces new tour stop in Salt Lake City
July 24, 2019
Have you ever heard of the book: Think and Grow Rich? K-UTE Radio at The University of Utah is proud to be partnering with the “Think and Grow Rich Legacy Tour” for a special stop on their world tour in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September, 21st 2019. With one of the nations fastest growing economie...
2019 Twilight Concert Series Kicks off
July 23, 2019
The 2019 Twilight Concert Series kicked off with Hippie Sabotage, Xylo, and Tishmal this past Saturday at the Galivan Center downtown. Kuteradio.org was thrilled when we heard that our partners at S&S took it upon themselves again to save the annual summer concert series this year! Gallivan Center...
Artist Spotlight: Maxo Kream
July 17, 2019
I’ve said this many times before, but hip hop is such an interesting genre for a multitude of reasons. One of the most interesting things about the genre is the distinct sounds and musical styles that come from different cities. You’ve got Chicago drill, Los Angeles west coast bounce, Bay Area hy...
Ogden Twilight: Deerhunter & Washed Out
July 16, 2019
Summer Concerts One of my favorite things about summertime is all of the amazing outdoor concerts. The music just hits different being outside. Standing in the grass, baking under the hot sun and hearing your favorite artists rock your socks off. If you didn't already know, the Ogden Twilight Summer C...
The Hip Hop Drip Reviews: Bandana
July 12, 2019
June 28th marked the release of Bandana, the highly anticipated sequel to Freddie Gibbs and Madlib’s original collaborative project Piñata. Fans were elated when rumors began circulating about a follow up ‘MadGibbs’ collaboration, and as the singles started to drop, we knew exactly what we were in store for. This p...
J. Cole’s Dreamville Records releases highly anticipated compilation album
July 9, 2019
Even if you are one of the more casual hip hop fans out there, you’ve most likely heard of J. Cole and his label Dreamville Records. The label was founded by Cole and Ibrahim Hamad in their native North Carolina. The label has many artists signed to it, including J.I.D, Bas, Cozz, Omen, Ari Lennox, a...
Eclectic Director
I have been writing music blogs with K-Ute Radio since 2017. Being apart of this organization has really been a dream come true. Before I started with K-Ute, I was going to so many concerts and wanted...
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Hip Hop Producer
Kyle Atkinson is a Salt Lake City native that is very passionate about hip hop. After listening to the genre for over 10 years, he has written about hip hop for over 2 years now. He writes pieces such...
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Writer/DJ
Originally from Concord, North Carolina, I made my way to Salt Lake City just over three years ago and have since settled in and resumed studies at the University of Utah. My passion for music transcends...