BandWagon Magazine, August 2015: The Burroughs

The Burroughs, Pretty Lights, Krayzie Bone, The War On Drugs, MC Magic, Night Beds, Lunde Station, Mac Demarco, Forty Fathoms. 10,000 copies on the street from Cheyenne to Fort Collins.

FeaturesThe Evolution of Derek Smith: Pretty Lights Still ShiningFort Collins, Colorado native Derek Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, started making beats in high school, but eventually found himself at the forefront of the electronic music scene.Kyle Eustice · Aug 3, 2015FeaturesThe Spill Canvas with Silver and Gold and Mike Ring at Moxi TheaterThe Spill Canvas with Silver and Gold and Mike Ring at the Moxi Theater.Dylan Adams · Aug 6, 2015MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Quantic Presents The Western Transient — A New ConstellationThis week, Will “Quantic” Holland released the debut record for a new side project. Holland is a man of many projects, including The Quantic Soul Orchestra, The Limp Twins, Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, as well as numerous one on one collaborations. His latest is called Quantic Presents The Western Transient, and the record, A New Constellation. At seconds under the 3/4 hour mark, the record delivers ten locations for his dream jazz vacation, and is recorded with artists and performers handpicked by the maestro. From balmy Caribbean, to melodic 70’s, A New Constellation is a warm and snuggly love letter to jazz and soul music, with just enough “Quantic” thrown in.Clark Lamson · Aug 6, 2015FeaturesA New Chapter: The War On Drugs Signs to Atlantic RecordsThe most obvious observation about The War On Drugs is they sound like old Bruce Springsteen or Bob Dylan.Kyle Eustice · Aug 7, 2015Featuresen espanol: Mc MagicAunque apenas había regresado de su viaje a Guadalajara, el rapero Sonorense, MC Magic compartió detalles sobre el comienzo de su carrera musical, trabajos actuales, y de su gira…Irma Sandoval · Aug 8, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Night Beds— IvywildFollowing the success of his debut effort Country Sleep, Yellen gathered his go to collaborators, many of which appeared on his debut. This includes longtime friend and collaborator Benjamin Kaufman, Caleb Hickman (who plays a devilish sax throughout the record), and Yellen’s little brother Abraham, who plays producer on the record. Though the credits on the record reach just over twenty, Yellen credits this small group as the core of the project.Clark Lamson · Aug 10, 2015MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Ultimate Painting —Green LanesFormerly of the bands Mazes and Veronica Falls, respectively, the gentlemen became fast friends when their bands went on tour with each other, Mazes opening for VF. After bonding over musical tastes, as well as those of film and television, the pair began jamming together. It didn’t take long for a friendship to become a partnership, and it would be named Ultimate Painting.Clark Lamson · Aug 13, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Another One— Mac DemarcoIf I were to list some of Mac Demarco’s exploits (outside of his three fantastic LP’s) you might think I was talking about one of the members of Odd Future.Clark Lamson · Aug 14, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Forty Fathoms— More To HateWriting and recording a pinnacle metal album is not simple. The process often takes the cooperative effort of three to five smelly dudes who spend every waking moment together arguing over who drank the last beer and why musicians shouldn’t attach their ego to the parts they contribute. After they’re nice and pissed off, the riffs and melodies begin to flow. Denver metal band Forty Fathoms are a relentless metal collaboration who’s EP, More to Hate, designates Colorado a place at the forefront of influential rock music.Stefan Lopez · Aug 18, 2015Modest Indeed – Getting Personal With Issac Brock“I’m a shot in the dark mother fucker,” Isaac Brock says.Kyle Eustice · Aug 18, 2015MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Teen Daze — Morning WorldThe morning can be rough for some people. Your bones are creaky, your vision foggy. You might be hungry, and you almost definitely have to pee. The whole thing just feels like a hassle. For most of my life, I was one of these people. I don’t know, maybe it comes with age or something, but now some of my earliest moments of the day end up being some of my favorite moments. The sun’s barely awake, and already, people all across the newly glowing portion of the country are getting up to start their day, just like you. That thought and a cup of coffee often gets my days started fairly well. This quiet meditation, and the feelings that surround it, are the thesis of the new Teen Daze record, Morning World. This is Teen Daze’s (who goes by the monomous “Jamison” in professional life) first full length release since 2012’s Glacier.Clark Lamson · Aug 20, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Lunde Station— Another CountryFor those of us looking for a local folk/country fix, Lunde Station’s debut EP Another Country is the perfect fit.Jay Wallace · Aug 24, 2015