New Music in Las Vegas

Tony Smith

The Sound of the City Right Now

Las Vegas has always been known for superstar residencies and massive shows, but the new music energy in the city is happening at two levels at the same time: global artists debuting new material and a growing underground scene in clubs and arts venues.

Here’s what’s shaping the current Vegas sound.

The Real Vegas Sound: The Local Scene

The most interesting music in Vegas often lives off the Strip.

Downtown venues and the Arts District have become the center of the city’s indie and experimental music movement.

Places like:

• Swan Dive

• Fremont Street clubs

• House of Blues

• Small jazz and blues lounges

regularly showcase emerging bands and independent artists performing new material.

Across the city you’ll hear:

• Indie rock

• R&B and soul

• underground hip-hop

• Latin pop

• jazz fusion

• EDM and house

And there are thousands of concerts and music events annually, proving the city’s scene goes far beyond casino stages.