Forget the famous music metropolises and flock to these underrated underground curiosities to immerse yourself in the melodies of a more down-to-earth musical experience!
Salt Lake City’s music scene is a rambunctious rebellion against its roots. It was originally the ideological outsiders that made some noise, countering the conservative culture by proudly proclaiming their differences in song. Punk, especially, to rage against the religious machine! Now, both the devout and the odd ones out come together in sound, making for some of the loudest listeners around.
The sounds around the Great Salt Lake stray from staying the same with groups giddy about all genres! Ranking no. 1 across all musical styles in iHeart Radio’s Google Trends analysis, Salt Lake city-slickers savor all styles and keep an open mind when it comes to music!
Olympia is observed as the origin of the ‘90’s "riot grrrl" revolution! Combining feminism, punk, and politics, this spirited scene started in Olympia and then swept the states with symbolic displays of destroying male domination. Teaming together to tackle taboo topics, these avid feminists took action through art and activism, making music into a movement!
Mindless of its mere 46,000 residents, Olympia receives $88.3 million in revenue from music each year! Never going a night without a show, this scene shows its strong song-stamina by conducting about 15 concerts weekly. Crash in this capital city to jam out after your job, where musical works are not just for the weekends!
Loads of less-than-lackluster art lovers leave the lavish L.A. lifestyle to hide away in this haven! Famous figures often come here to find their flow and mingle with musical mentees eye-to-eye. Here, there is no mold to maintain in music, so it flows freely and authentically—and oftens gets odd!
Joshua Tree’s radio stations mean to move music all across the Mojave Desert, airing radio shows from artistic avatar and “mayor” Teddy Quinn and other art aficionados! Additionally, recordings like the renowned Desert Sessions resound at the town’s Rancho de la Luna recording studio.
This stellar capital city is full of symphony! It fills the fifth-highest slot for density of distributors, labels, publishers, and studios in the States, and its rock shows-to-residents ratio is only on the rear of Austin’s. It’s also aloft on the list for least expensive concert tickets, so breaking out of your cage without breaking the bank is a breeze in this steezy spot!
The midwestern manners of Madison's masses cultivate a comfortable atmosphere for artists. It’s typical for a touring band to receive a round of drinks and a room to rest in after the rowdiness! House shows are also headlined, making it a city where every music lover feels at home!
Associated Artists: Garbage grew up in this place, and prominent producer Butch Vig started Smart Studios, supplying Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins to the scene!
