Electric Revival Concert • LANY • JakDel • Tommy Newport • June 28, 2025
Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin
Orem’s own second annual Electric Revival concert on Saturday, June 28, was full of great company, great food, stunning scenery, and even better music.
Held in a private, tucked-away location near the entrance of Provo Canyon, the one-night event blended the energy of a local festival with the intimacy of a backyard concert; the kind where you’re dancing on the grass with your friends and watching the sun fade behind the mountains.
This year’s lineup felt like a perfect soundtrack to that type of summer night. LANY headlined the show. Closing out the evening after a full run of sets from Timmy Skelly, Sofia Camara, Tommy Newport, and JakDel.
Electric Revival
The crowd began arriving at the gates in the 90-degree Utah heat, eager to find a spot close to the stage to lay out blankets and set up lawn chairs. Attendees of all ages mingled and explored a wide variety of vendors and food trucks lined along the path to the stage.
Fan-favorite eats of the night included Utah-founded Swig, San Diablo Churros, and J. Dawgs. Local luxury blanket company Minky Couture also had a booth where guests could purchase a blanket to cozy up with for the long night of music.
Electric Revival is a newer event, which contributed to the intimate and welcoming feel. Another meaningful aspect of the night was that a portion of the ticket sales supported Porter’s Call, a nonprofit focused on mental health for musicians. That purpose added a deeper spirit to the evening. It wasn’t just about celebration, but about care and community too.
Tommy Newport
The third act of the night was Tommy Newport, stage name of Oliver Milmine. He took the stage exuding an effortless cool, thanks in part to his shades and shiny belt buckle.
The Manchester native indie-rock artist kicked off his set with several songs off his 2024 album, along with his new single, “Roll Up My Love,” released in May.
Newport’s sound seemed to be a blend of indie pop and rock with hints of R&B and psychedelic influences, reminiscent of Tame Impala and Mac DeMarco.
What stood out immediately was Milmine’s retro-inspired yet modern feel, with groovy basslines and laid-back rhythms. His fun, funky sound fit the vibe of the sunny evening perfectly.
A highlight of his set was a cover of Talking Heads’ “Sugar on My Tongue,” which was woven naturally into his setlist.
Later on, Milmine performed the track “That’s Life,” changing the lyrics to “She’s in the Utah sunshine. Sky full of diamonds. She’s dancing in the window,” the audience cheering in response.
He wrapped with his viral single “Tangerine,” closing out his set on a high note.
JakDel
Orem, Utah local Jake Pedersen, also known as JakDel, took the stage next, performing songs from his debut album, released in November.
JakDel’s style fuses alternative, folk rock, and blues, combining emotional vocals, a gritty rock energy, and introspective lyrics. Each track contained layered textures that paired beautifully with his smooth, expressive voice.
Pedersen played “Kill the Lights,” which he called a “slow jam,” filled with groovy guitars and easygoing beats.
As the set moved into more upbeat tracks, he and his band jammed together onstage, feeding off each other’s energy. That momentum carried into a crowd-pleasing cover of “Angel” by Jimi Hendrix.
Later, JakDel introduced a love song he wrote shortly after meeting his now-wife, sharing the sweet story behind “GonnaLoveYou.” The crowd swayed and clapped along, followed by his newest single, “Sunfade,” officially released the day of the show.
LANY
After the sun had finally set, the crowd buzzed with anticipation. The stage screen lit up and the familiar opening notes of LANY’s hit “you!” echoed into the night.
Backlit by soft pink and purple hues matching their album art, frontman Paul Klein skipped onto the stage, revving up the crowd and launching into the song with a quiet intensity that built into the chorus.
Fans sang along to every word, cheering, recording, and throwing flowers as the band’s signature, dreamy blend of synths, nostalgia, and raw emotion played into the mountain air.
It felt like one of those moments that LANY seems made for: singing about love and longing under the stars, surrounded by strangers who somehow all feel connected.
After the first few songs, Klein looked out at the crowd and smiled, saying, “Oh, you guys are perfect!”
LANY then played “Congrats,” a breakup song laced with sarcasm. Klein sang each line with a mix of sincerity and irony, flipping off the crowd during the chorus as fans jokingly returned the gesture with laughter.
“Welcome to therapy on a Saturday night in Salt Lake City,” Klein said with a grin.
Next was a stripped-down piano version of the fan favorite “ILYSB,” with phone flashlights swaying in the air as fans sang along in unison.
“You guys are so good to us. I love you so much… It’s no secret that we absolutely love Utah, man,” Klein said to the crowd.
The band picked things back up with high-energy tracks like “pink skies,” before Klein paused to share that LANY had been quiet over the past year because they’ve been working on a new album. The crowd erupted in cheers, and Klein teased that it is Utah’s secret, “Don’t tell anybody.”
More fan favorites followed, including “Thick and Thin” and “cowboy in LA,” during which Klein caught a pink cowboy hat tossed from the crowd and wore it, enthusiastically dancing around the stage.
As the song ended, Klein turned to the audience and said, “If you’re here with someone you love, this is your chance to get a slow dance in.” He broke into “‘Cause You Have To,” followed by the emotional ballad, “Malibu Nights.” The audience sang with heartfelt energy, matching the song’s powerful piano notes and Klein’s vulnerable vocals.
Without missing a beat, the final track, “XXL,” began. Giant beachballs bounced through the crowd as fans jumped and shouted along to the catchy beat.
“I love you! I love you! Jump, jump, jump, jump!” Klein yelled as fireworks exploded into the sky.
It was a cinematic ending to a night that lived up to its name: an electric revival. There is truly no better way to spend a Utah summer night than surrounded by mountains and music that makes you feel something.