no such animal

No Such Animal puts energetic riffs and catchy melodies together to create a sporadic blend of punk, rock and grunge.  “I’m Not Angry, You’re Angry” is their latest project, an album about frustration with an increasingly unfair world.

debra fotheringham

Debra Fotheringham is a seasoned singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, writer, and poet whose voice has long been a quietly powerful force in the Utah music scene. Based in Salt Lake City, she’s spent over two decades crafting songs that balance soul-baring vulnerability with refined musicianship. With three studio albums already under her belt, Debra just released her fourth—Valley of Annihilation—her most ambitious and daring work to date. Available now on every streaming service.She’s a recurring collaborator with electronic music luminary Kaskade, contributing to multiple albums including his Grammy-nominated Atmosphere. A founding member of the beloved roots/gospel collective The Lower Lights, Debra’s voice carries both the warmth of tradition and the spark of innovation. Her haunting vocal work has been featured on television networks like PBS, AMC, Hallmark, The CW, video games by Blizzard, and the 2025 motion picture Truth & Treason. Her poetry has been published in Headstuff, the CorkWords Anthology, and the Montpelier PoemCity Anthology. Her short fiction was featured in the literary journal, The Quarryman.Equal parts storyteller and sonic explorer, Debra Fotheringham continues to shape a career that bridges genres and generations—always rooted in authenticity, always reaching for something deeper.

timmy the teeth

Often described as a "Cowboy from the Crypt", Timmy The Teeth (aka Timothy George) has unknowingly found his way to the forefront of a new musical brand as genuine as his personality. After years behind the drum kit for frequent collaborators Joshua James and Desert Noises, Timmy The Teeth has now emerged as a unique voice at the forefront of the Utah music scene. Drawing from a tradition that spans a great deal of the traditional American songbook, Timmy has created his own brand of outlaw. Keeping a lighthearted confidence while singing about the kinds of things we're all thinking but not saying. Recorded in his hometown of American Fork, UT, Timmy The Teeth's latest release, Ain't That Bad, was produced and co-written with Joshua James, and offers a bold, humorous, and hooky follow up to TtT's debut LP, Just Another Day.

jakdel

JAKDEL is the creative alter ego of Jake Pedersen, a songwriter crafting a raw blend of rock, blues, folk, and soul. Raised in Orem, Utah, JAKDEL’s music is rooted in reflection and storytelling, balancing timeless influences with a modern edge.

the penny candies

We're that whimsical, 21st-century-indie-folk-pop-band-with-a-New-Orlean's-flair-currently-held-captive-in-the-deserts-of-Utah that you never knew you needed! We take ourselves very seriously.

susie brown

Susie Brown is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Alpine, Utah, best known for co-writing the Billboard Top-15 hit “Wildflower” as the lead singer of The JaneDear Girls. She is the founder of Utah 501c3 nonprofit "Nashville In The Rockies".

bleu grave

Bleu Grave is a Southern California post-punk/goth band formed by brothers Solomon (vocals/rhythm guitar) & Smith Swensen (lead guitar), blending 80s new wave, shoegaze, and beach goth.

aurhe

Blending pop-punk of the 00's and metal sensibilities, AURHE (pronounced Ah-ree) is bringing indie emo back to the valley with a vengeance. A little drama, a little heartache, and a whoooole lotta volume.

orcamind

OrcaMind is an alt-pop indie duo with a devoted Twitch following - known for nightly livestreams of their music and songwriting process. Their sound blends dual harmonies and dreamy melodies into emotionally uplifting, vibey songs.

atlas slave

Hey, Atlas Slave here! We couldn’t be more excited to be playing Fork Fest. We began our journey as four passionate musicians hungry to create incredible music and provide unforgettable experiences for our fans. We are thrilled with the success of our first single, “Color In Grey,” and look forward to the next five songs we will be releasing this year. Rooted in alternative rock with both pop and metal influences, our sound is a dynamic road full of highs and lows, with countless addictive melodies. Join us for the ride!

cove grove

Cove Grove is an indie folk duo consisting of Jeff Dewsnup and Carmen Roadifer. Blending dark indie and lo-fi folk textures with atmospheric production, Cove Grove creates a sound that feels both intimate and expansive.  The project is built around immersive storytelling, cinematic sound design, and a richly developed conceptual universe woven through their lyrics and songs. Their identity extends beyond the music, with a visually striking dark aesthetic, artwork, graphics, and imagery all carefully crafted to deepen and reinforce the project’s narrative and thematic world.

vicious beat (soundhouse)

Vicious Beat is a pop and R&B band from Soundhouse, led by Caleb Chapman. With production by Jaden Bueno and support from Soundhouse Records, the group delivers a polished, high-energy sound.Featuring vocals along with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums, Vicious Beat blends catchy pop melodies with smooth R&B grooves. Their performances highlight strong musicianship and a modern, engaging style.

Friday 6/12 lineup (Firelight kickoff)
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monkeygrinder

Monkeygrinder is a collective where diverse backgrounds and unlikely histories converge in a dark, theatrical celebration of the outsider. At the center is bandleader Dreg Moniker—known simply as “Monkeygrinder”—who has spent decades gathering songs and stories from the characters he’s encountered on the road, shaping them into a world that feels equal parts back-alley folklore and sideshow spectacle.The band itself is a cast of stark and varied figures: “Junk” Gábor Kovács, a drummer rescued from a Hungarian orphanage by a traveling diesel mechanic; Accordion Andy, recently released from an extended stay in an undisclosed institution; Ken “the Candy Butcher” on clarinet, who found refuge in the group after a life on the run through Chicago; Nathan “Gnash,” a former organ repairman who insists the pipes laugh when no one is listening; Bones, a one-legged pirate percussionist and sword-wielding enforcer; Rooster, a trumpet player liberated from the peculiar duty of sounding dawn calls from a barn rooftop; and Aron de la Mort, who coaxes haunting melodies from a stolen Stradivarius, playing with a tenebrosity matched only by the secrets he whispers to his violin in the dead of night.Together, Monkeygrinder delivers high-energy, story-driven performances steeped in grit, shadow, and dark humor—blurring the line between concert and theatrics to draw audiences into a world that is as unsettling as it is unforgettable.

book on tape worm

Book on Tape Worm is one of Provo, Utah’s best kept secrets. Their brand of indie folk combines cinematic arrangements with lyrical narratives to soundtrack both the familiar and the fantastical. Balancing the intimacy of sadness and the grandeur of hope, their music explores sounds and stories that paint dark clouds but hint at silver linings. Elder statesfolk from early Velour-era Provo. Book on Tape Worm is grateful to remain. All the world’s a stage, and may we continue to enjoy being on it.

jay william henderson

Jay William Henderson is an American singer-songwriter and former frontman of Band of Annuals, known for his introspective approach to folk and Americana. Emerging as a solo artist with his 2012 debut The Sun Will Burn Our Eyes, Henderson established a sound rooted in sparse arrangements, pedal steel textures, and emotionally resonant songwriting.His music leans into slow-burning, melancholic compositions that reward close listening, often exploring themes of loss, longing, and personal transformation. Drawing inspiration from the quiet expanses of the American West, Henderson’s work carries a sense of solitude and reverence, shaped in part by his time in Utah’s desert landscapes.With a style that favors subtlety over spectacle, Henderson approaches songwriting as an intuitive, almost spiritual process—crafting songs that feel discovered rather than constructed. Across his catalog, he continues to blend rich acoustic instrumentation with reflective lyricism, maintaining a distinctive voice within contemporary folk and Americana.

emily brown

Emily Brown is a Californian songwriter and poet. Her wide vocal range, wandering melodies, and image-rich lyrics have drawn frequent comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and Judee Sill.