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FeaturesLocal Band Profile: TrichomeTrichome’s story is one of reinvention. It is the story of a band that found their sound and made that sound work, but when they reached a crucial moment when it was time for…Jed Murphy · Feb 13, 2013FeaturesReview: Buke & Gase – “General Dome”Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez make up the inventive duo from New York, Buke & Gase.Jordan Wood · Feb 12, 2013

ReviewsColorado Snubbed in Disaster Relief BillAfter no vote on the Senate’s Disaster Relief Appropriations Act at the end of last year, legislators were forced to rewrite the bill, which offered billions of dollars in aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy and the wildfires in states like Colorado. But the House of Representatives’ draft of the bill, which passed on January 29th, excluded the funding for Colorado. That bill offered $50.7 billion dollars in relief to individuals and businesses affected by Sandy.Austin Wulf · Feb 11, 2013CommunityKatie Mai’s “Good Intensions”In her new show, opening Friday, February 1st, University of Northern Colorado artist Katie Mai is shaking the walls of the BandWagon Studio in a whole new way.Kelly Cook · Feb 8, 2013FeaturesROOKE5 Releases New Debut “Colossal Chronicles”One local Greeley rapper’s music has finally started to take off.John Hann · Feb 7, 2013

FeaturesThe Photo Atlas – “Stuck In A Honeytrap”In a time when electronic dance music rules the airwaves, The Photo Atlas is refreshing proof that post-punk is still breathing and can serve the same demographic.Austin Wulf · Feb 6, 2013MusicReview: FIDLAR – “FIDLAR”Step aside, LMFAO; the real party rock has arrived.Austin Wulf · Feb 5, 2013CommunityThe Clay Center Fundraises for a Wood-Fired KilnGreeley’s art community has been growing rapidly over the past few years, guided by a few local art enthusiasts and supported by the large art department at the University of Northern Colorado.Mikey Unruh · Jan 25, 2013FilmReview: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”On paper, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” sounds like a typical “coming of age” film: Troubled, insecure Charlie (Logan Lerman of “Percy Jackson & The Olympians”) navigates his first year of high school, becoming friends with a pair of outcasts (Emma Watson and “Californication”’s Ezra Miller,) falling in love and dealing with the terribleness that is being a teenager.Jay Wallace · Jan 24, 2013CommunityGrand Re-Opening of Hodi’s Half NoteHodi’s Half Note, bar and music venue in Fort Collins, is under new management and despite recent rumors is not up for sale or going under.James Garcia · Jan 23, 2013MusicReview: Pearl Necklace – “Soft Opening”Straight out of the Brooklyn electronic music scene, Bryce Hackford and Frank Lyon make up the band Pearl Necklace.Jordan Wood · Jan 22, 2013MusicReview: Lydia – “Acoustics ’12”It is rare for a band to produce two albums in less than two years, but Lydia hates to disappoint.William Woods · Jan 22, 2013Creative WritingFor You the War is Over – Part 1The dining area smelled like ammonia. It was nauseating.Zachary Martinez · Jan 18, 2013FilmReview: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is the first in a new trilogy of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 “Lord of the Rings” prequel of the same name and directed by Peter Jackson. Starring British television favorite and “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” star Martin Freeman as a young Bilbo Baggins (relative of Frodo Baggins from “LOTR” and previously played by Ian Holm.)Sean Hunter · Jan 17, 2013CommunityFlorio’s Shoes: A Walk-In TraditionEstablished in 1922, Florio’s shoe shop has served downtown Greeley for nine decades, becoming Greeley’s only full-service shoe store.Jay Wallace · Jan 16, 2013MusicReview: David Leonard – “To and From”Leonard’s 2011 debut album, consisting of pleasant classical guitar noodling, is something you listen to after the end of a long day to unwind.Jay Wallace · Jan 15, 2013MusicReview: Juvenile – “Juvie Tuesday”“Juvie Tuesday” is the first mixtape or album release since June for the 37-year-old rapper from New Orleans, Juvenile. What makes it so unique is that it features members from Cash Money’s group Hot Boys, such as Lil Wayne and Birdman, who have not rapped together in years.John Hann · Jan 15, 2013FeaturesBOTB: Squid KidsThe Squid Kids have been around the block a few times when it comes to playing shows in Greeley.Jed Murphy · Jan 11, 2013ReviewsGun Control in ColoradoThe latter half of 2012 was marked by a series of deadly shootings, including one right here in Colorado.Austin Wulf · Jan 10, 2013FeaturesBOTB: Grits & GravyGrits & Gravy stand apart from other hip-hop acts.Mikey Unruh · Jan 9, 2013