BandWagon’s Exclusive Interview with Psychedelic Sensation Temples
As a band, being compared to the Beatles is either a blessing or a curse. For Temples, it’s just not realistic. They may be a four-piece band that hails from England, and yes, their music is inspired by ‘60s psych, but Temples has a sound that is all their own.
Block Party 2013 Spotlight – Duchovny
Their sound is all the good things about alt-rock, jazz, and pop melded together. Duchovny not only has a special skill for songwriting, but they do an excellent job of complementing their smooth vocals with the instruments instead of being overwhelming.
Greeley Block Party 2013 Spotlights – Leghounds
Leghounds’ music is influenced by old-school funk, soul, and R&B adorned with a certain class and charm that makes it appealing to music fans young and old. They are able to command any crowd, and endless moving is inevitable during their live performances.
Album Review: Ty Segall – Sleeper
Brazen post-punk millennial darling. That sounds like a lot, but it actually describes San Francisco artist Ty Segall pretty accurately.
Album Review: Twin Peaks – Sunken
Sunken boasts simple, charismatic lyrics supported by youthful and impressively executed instrumentals.
Greeley Stampede Spotlight – Alejandro Escovedo
Growing up in a musical family helped San Antonio’s Alejandro Escovedo fall in love with the art at an early age, and being raised around music has it’s perks. Escovedo is 62, and still rockin’ with an impressive resume to back him up. He has been a part of bands including Rank and File, The True Believers, and punk rock outfit The Nuns.
A Place to Stay: Helping the Fort Collins Youth One Punk at a Time
There are a handful of charities that provide shelter for the homeless people of northern Colorado, but are only geared towards families, have religious affiliations, or their services are not available twenty-four hours a day.
Album Review: Yellowbirds
Songs from the Vanished Frontier is an album that is immediately attractive to the ear. “Stop Tonight” is a spacey, bubbling opening act for Vanished Frontier that leads to eight more pleasant tunes. In one of the singles from the new album “Young Men of Promise,” Cohen sings “Leaving you was like a car crash / I’m a river, you’re a raging sea.” The lyrics are delightful with a simple honesty that makes it one of the best tracks on Vanished Frontier.