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Michael Olivier

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Black and white collage of four musicians performing: two guitarists, a singing bassist, and a drummer in a club.

MusicAlbum Review: I Am The Owl – I Can’t See“I Can’t See” is an evolution for I Am The Owl. Their no-nonsense shredding with a twist of experimentation has flourished into a galloping monster of thought-out riffs and rhythms that will have Every Time I Die fans grinning from ear to ear. It deserves to be heard and supported, so buy this EP if you can.Michael Olivier · May 12, 2020

Ben Pu & Crew bassist plays a black bass guitar under purple stage lights, with a blurred drum kit behind.

Concert PhotosBen Pu & Crew @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyMichael Olivier · Dec 21, 2018

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Concert PhotosChitlin Dixon @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyMichael Olivier · Nov 30, 2018

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Concert PhotosIts Just Bugs @ Moxi Theater – GreeleyMichael Olivier · Nov 9, 2018

Four men crouch close together for a fisheye photo in a studio with a drum kit, mic stands, and an amplifier.

ReviewsAlbum Review: I Am The Owl – A Mission to Civilize: Part III Am The Owl’s newest release is for longtime fans of the Fort Collins punk/metal band and new listeners alike. Recorded at the Blasting Room, a heavy hitting local recording studio readers should familiarize themselves with (if you haven’t already), A Mission to Civilize: Part II rips. Fans of the hybrid genre will dig the searing guitars and signature “tight, but huge” drums. Following up their first release, A Mission to Civilize: Part I, the new drop expands on I Am The Owl’s galvanizing sound with much-welcomed production value increase. Fans of local DIY punk rock, don’t let that turn you off.Michael Olivier · Jul 1, 2018

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FeaturesBad Frequencies Ring Familiar – Hawthorne Heights ReturnAlmost two decades after their debut, Dayton, Ohio’s Hawthorne Heights continue to live up to their reputation as s one of the seminal bands of the emo-rock genre.Michael Olivier · Jun 1, 2018