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MusicAlbum Review: YellowbirdsSongs 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 .Jordan Wood · Jun 4, 2013MusicBlues Artist Martin Harley Speaks to the BandWagon About the Blues and Traveling the WorldHarley’s music is modern and natural, neither contrived or overreaching and seems to speak from his heart. As an Englishman, he brings an outside perspective to the genre and while for some it is easy to pigeonhole British blues musicians, Harley is a reminder that blues as a form of music does not belong to anyone or any place.Jed Murphy · May 28, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Afraid of HeightsModern surf rock’s darlings Wavves make a triumphant return to the record store with Afraid of Heights , their first full-length album since 2010’s King of the Beach .Austin Wulf · May 17, 2013MusicReview: Kid Cudi – IndicudAfter Kid Cudi stopped smoking weed and decided to make a rock album, critics and fans began to question whether his music would ever be as successful as his early releases.Mikey Unruh · May 16, 2013MusicReview: Anamanaguchi – Endless FantasyAnamanaguchi, out of New York, is a band that fits in an odd niche.Jed Murphy · May 10, 2013MusicReview: Shady Elders – No FavorsNo Favors , Shady Elders’ debut EP, is a refreshing breath of reality to the Colorado music scene.Jed Murphy · May 8, 2013FeaturesCover Story: Capital Cities Make Colorado “Safe and Sound”A musician’s status is usually measured by the number of record sales, number one singles, and sold-out shows they achieve, but the indie duo Capital Cities has found success without even releasing a full-length album.Mikey Unruh · May 6, 2013MusicReview: King Tuff – “Was Dead”Was Dead , both then and now, is sublime garage rock. It combines lo-fi vocals with heavily distorted riffs and a surfy, often arpeggiated rhythm guitar. It is more laid-back than King Tuff, and fans who only know Thomas from his 2012 release will be pleasantly surprised by this rerelease.Austin Wulf · Apr 30, 2013FeaturesDenver’s Speakeasy, Tiger Reunites at the MarquisElectro-rock group Speakeasy, Tiger returns to the stage after a nearly three-year hiatus tonight at the Marquis Theatre in Denver.Jed Murphy · Apr 27, 2013FeaturesQ&A: Rachel and the Kings @ FoCoMXRachel and the Kings looked like they were bigger than Kings of Leon and Florence and the Machine combined on that stage. You could see the passion on their faces and hear it in their songs. I think Rachel and I made eye contact once.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013FeaturesQ&A: MISCOMUNICADO @ FoCoMXMISCOMUNICADO brings dance, psychedelic, rock, and sweet guitar licks together to melt faces. Mine was liquidated, for sure. I remember looking over to the guy next to me and saying, “This right here is baby making music!” He said, “What?” I just smiled and nodded and he did the same, both of us dancing like headless chickens.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013FeaturesQ&A: The Wendy Woo Band @ FoCoMXThe Wendy Woo Band played to a packed house, bringing everyone into their Mile High spirit and the audience really responded to their energy.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013FeaturesQ&A: Danielle Ate The Sandwich @ FoCoMXDanielle Ate the Sandwich filled up Everyday Joe’s to the point that standing room in the back of the audience was shoulder to shoulder.John Hann · Apr 24, 2013FeaturesQ&A: Huff ‘n Keen @ FoCoMXHuff n’ Keen played day one of FoCoMX at Washington’s Bar on the downstairs stage.John Hann · Apr 24, 2013FeaturesQ&A: WhiteCatPink @ FoCoMXAll of a sudden we, the audience, were surrounded by furries who were all dancing madly to the leader of the animal gang, David Jacoby, donned in a fuzzy cat outfit of his own and playing the drums, singing insanity into the microphone.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013MusicReview: Robotic Pirate Monkey – “The Booty Snatch EP”The Booty Snatch EP , released on March 13th, consists of five tracks full of groovy electronic melodies and heavy bass.John Hann · Apr 23, 2013MusicReview: Phoenix – “Bankrupt!”Phoenix is such a delight. If you are having a crappy day and you need something to pick you up, and keep you up, try out their new album Bankrupt!James Garcia · Apr 16, 2013MusicReview: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper – “Ripely Pine”Assuming the moniker of Lady Lamb the Beekeeper and releasing her first album on February 19th of this year, Aly Spaltro has traded in her modesty for an all-out musical declaration. Ripely Pine is an album made for playing with volume all the way up.Sean Hunter · Apr 9, 2013FeaturesPhotos: Purity Ring @ The Gothic Theatre, 4/8Shots from the Purity Ring show at The Gothic Theatre in Denver on April 8th.BandWagon Magazine · Apr 9, 2013FeaturesPhotos: The Epilogues @ Summit Music Hall, 4/6Photos of The Epilogues’ show at Summit Music Hall in Denver on April 6th.BandWagon Magazine · Apr 8, 2013