Find Your New Favorite Band at FoCoMX
By Briana Harris April in Fort Collins brings one of Northern Colorado’s most beloved music traditions: thousands of music fans flowing in and out of Old Town venues, musicians hugging on the street as they hustle to a set, and unexpected shows happening from 11am to 1am. It’s FoCoMX: the Fort Collins Music Experiment. Headed […]
Southern Avenue – Family Album Review
By Briana Harris For Memphis-based blues and soul band Southern Avenue, family is a value interwoven into the band’s past, present, and future together. On the band’s 4th studio album, Family, they proudly own their collective narrative and their powerful sound rooted in the musical life they have built together. The band features Tierinii Jackson […]
Eva Rose King – After Tale
By Briana Harris On After Tale, singer-songwriter Eva Rose King acts as a masterful narrator recalling and reclaiming her own story of loss, loneliness, and connection. It’s a quiet yet powerful listen that’s perfect for your own introspection, and a great companion album for a long walk in the woods. King worked in tandem with […]
Kaoticus: ‘Mass Hysteria’ EP Review
By Nate Wilde For generations, heavy music has served as a worthy and efficient means to disconnect from the mundane and often harsh, debilitating, and unwanted advances of everyday life. Sitting and listening to a record that causes one to involuntarily clench one’s fists and headbang from the sheer energy and passion is an experience […]
Musician and Surfer Donavon Frankenreiter Embraces the Waves
By Briana Harris Donavon Frankenreiter is no stranger to the ebb and flow of the music industry. The veteran singer and guitarist’s latest album Get Outta Your Mind was released in September 2024, which coincided with the twenty-year anniversary of his debut self-titled release in 2004. Over the past two decades, he’s toured the globe, […]
Donny Benét Fulfills Your ‘Infinite Desires’
By Laura Giagos Italiano disco-funk bass provocateur Donny Benét, hailing from Sydney, Australia, has carved a distinctive presence in the indie music scene. Often positioned on the fringes, Benét’s infectious bass-driven dance grooves and hypnotic charm have made him unmistakably unforgettable. With his now-iconic skullet and handlebar mustache, Benét (real name Ben Waples) has captivated […]
The Road to Wondergrass: Top 6 Bands Battle for Glory, Community, and Dreams
By: Sawyer Matz Six bands, one winner, one festival, $1,000, and one night—jam-packed with thrilling and good-natured rivalry. BandWagon Magazine Presents The Road to Wondergrass: Battle of the Bands. Held for the second year at the wonderful Mercury Cafe, a Colorado staple, this is a night sure to excite, entertain, and hopefully introduce some fresh […]
Luna’s Tacos & Tequila Pauses Operations in Downtown Greeley: A Wake-Up Call for Supporting Local Businesses
Downtown Greeley was dealt another tough blow this week as Luna’s Tacos & Tequila, one of its most beloved establishments, announced a temporary closure to “reenergize, refocus, and rejuvenate.” Known for its lively ambiance, inventive tacos, and handcrafted tequila cocktails, Luna’s has been a community favorite since 2018. This announcement is particularly sobering given the […]