Myles Smith • August 12, 2026 • The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Howden
On August 12, Myles Smith took the stage at The Complex in Salt Lake City and delivered the kind of concert that felt bigger than the venue itself. From the opening moments to the final song, the energy in the room was impossible to ignore. What stood out most was the crowd. Fans appeared to span every age range, from children as young as seven to adults in their seventies, all sharing the same excitement and singing along to every word.
There was something special about seeing so many generations connected by the same music. Throughout the night, the crowd brought an incredible amount of energy, and it was clear that Myles Smith’s songs had become the soundtrack to many different lives and experiences. Whether fans were jumping, dancing, singing, or simply taking in the moment, nearly everyone seemed to know every lyric.
Smith’s performance balanced that high energy with moments of honesty, vulnerability and genuine connection. One of the most personal moments of the night came during “Sertraline,” when he opened up about his own struggles with mental health. He spoke about how music has always been an outlet for him, giving him a way to process his emotions and experiences. It was a powerful reminder that behind the upbeat melodies and massive singalongs are songs rooted in real life and personal experiences.
Another unforgettable moment came during “Nice to Meet You.” Smith invited a woman from the audience onto the stage to celebrate her 30th birthday. A couch was brought out for her and her husband, giving them a front row seat unlike any other as they enjoyed the song from the stage itself. Then came an unexpected surprise. Smith’s bandmates brought out a birthday cake with candles, and she had the chance to blow them out in front of the entire crowd as everyone sang her “Happy Birthday.”
It was a fun and spontaneous moment that perfectly captured Smith’s connection with his audience. Rather than making the crowd feel like guests watching from a distance, moments like this made it feel as though he was performing in a room full of friends. The interaction brought laughter and gave one fan a birthday celebration she is unlikely to forget.
The biggest example of that connection came during “Stargazing.” After singing the first verse and chorus, Smith paused to joke about missing the days before cell phones, when people could be fully present without a sea of screens between the artist and the audience. Looking out at the crowd, he invited everyone to put their phones away and simply be in the moment. And they did.
For the rest of the song, the room felt different. Without phones held high, the focus shifted completely to the music, the people standing nearby and the shared experience happening in real time. Voices filled The Complex as the crowd sang together, creating one of the most memorable moments of the night.
Myles Smith’s August 12 concert was filled with the kind of energy that every artist hopes for, but it was the sense of connection that made it stand out. From fans ages 7 to 70 singing every word to his openness about mental health and his ability to create unforgettable moments with individual audience members, the night was a reminder of what live music can do.
For a few hours at The Complex, thousands of people from different generations came together, put aside everything else, and shared the same moment. And for one night in Salt Lake City, everyone was truly there for it.
