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MusicNew Music Monday: Tallest Man on Earth — “Sagres”In 2006, Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Mattson released his self-titled debut to overwhelmingly positive reviews under the moniker The Tallest Man on Earth.Clark Lamson · Mar 2, 2015MusicAlbum Review: In Tall Buildings— DriverIf Erik Hall, the mastermind behind the Chicago based band In Tall Buildings, could have everyone listen to two albums it would be Neil Young’s On The Beach and Steve Reich’s…Jed Murphy · Feb 24, 2015MusicAlbum Review: The Potato Pirates— Raised Better Than ThisJust as diverse as the big city itself, Denver punk band The Potato Pirates’ new album has something for everyone.Natalie Allen · Feb 17, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Alabama Shakes — Don’t Wanna FightIn 2012, Alabama locals Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, Steve Johnson, and Heath Fogg released their debut album, Boys & Girls.Clark Lamson · Feb 16, 2015

MusicAlbum Review:The Decemberists — What a Beautiful World, What a Terrible WorldA few weeks ago in our New Music Monday column, I said that the debut singles from The Decemberists’ new album suggested we might be seeing another warm, kind, folksy album. While What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World may sound at first to be just that, it is far away the toothiest album to The Decemberists’ name.Clark Lamson · Feb 12, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Montoeros— If You Think You’re In The Wrong Place, You’re Probably HereAl describir así mismos como una banda bilingüe de math/punk/indie rock, Montoneros captura algo por lo que varias bandas locales matarían.Jed Murphy · Feb 10, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Courtney Barnett — Pedestrian at BestThough original content dates back to 2011, it was with the 2013 release The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas that Australian rock artist Courtney Barnett first grabbed American attention.Clark Lamson · Feb 9, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Death Grips — Fashion WeekIf you aren’t a prior Death Grips fan, here’s a little background. This is a band that positively described the vibe at their own concerts as “volatile” when speaking to Pitchfork in November 2012. This is a band that left their label over disputes concerning the release of their fourth album, Government Plates for free to the public. This is a band that after later launching their own label, “Third Worlds” in conjunction with Harvest and Capitol Records, broke up seemingly out of no where, and cancelled all upcoming tour dates, including an opening slot for Nine Inch Nails at Red Rocks.Clark Lamson · Feb 5, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Milo Greene — ControlWhen members Andrew Heringer and Robbie Arnett started sending tracks to each other after they graduated, they soon discovered the hardships of booking their own gigs.Clark Lamson · Feb 2, 2015MusicNEW MUSIC MONDAY: Ryan Bingham — Fear and Saturday NightThink about classic country. People like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Hagard, Dolly Parton. What do you think of? Soulful and sad melodies, and (depending on who you’re listening to) some politically tinged lyrics. Like it or not, country music is a big part of American culture and American music. If you consider yourself a true music lover, its important to give it a chance (if you haven’t already). When you do, you get people like Ryan Bingham.Clark Lamson · Jan 26, 2015MusicAlbum Review: Duchovny —Crystal Broth“It’s not about meth,” says Noel Afan Billups, of Greeley-based band Duchovny, regarding their new EP Crystal Broth.Jed Murphy · Jan 19, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Shady Elders — The Night Air EPWhile their name might evoke images of seniors engaging in dangerous or illicit activities, the sounds from their previous records featured heavy, lush instrumentation, and a moody melody.Clark Lamson · Jan 19, 2015MusicAlbum Review: J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills DriveSecond only to folk music, hip-hop is the paramount storytelling genre of all time.Clark Lamson · Jan 12, 2015FeaturesNew Music Mondays: Guster- EvermotionRyan Miller, Adam Gardner, Brian Rosenworsel, Luke Reynolds, and Joe Pisapia make up Guster, a Tufts University-birthed pop outfit, which began when Miller, Gardner, and Rosenworsel met Freshman year. Evermotion is their long awaited 7th studio album, and it’s just the dose of cheer that I needed, full of atmospheric charm, and stellar melodies.Clark Lamson · Jan 12, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Kanye West “Only One”After months of posturing, Kanye West’s ravenous fan base have been chomping at the musical bit for something new.Clark Lamson · Jan 5, 2015MusicCrítica del álbum: Miranda! SafariEste verano pasado Miranda! nos presentó con su sexto álbum llevando por nombre Safari.Lorenzo Conchas · Jan 5, 2015MusicAlbum Review: She & Him ClassicsNostalgia. One of the more relevant feelings in the age of “10 Things Only 90’s Kids Will Get” listicles.Clark Lamson · Jan 4, 2015CommunityTo Vape or Not to Vape: New Smoking Ordinance Threatens Growing IndustryIt’s not what you’re smoking but where you’re smoking, that seems to be the consensus of Greeley’s city council as they schedule their final reading for banning public use of e-cigarettes for January 6th.Rose Hedberg · Jan 2, 2015MusicNew Music Mondays “In a Dream” The Juan MacCleanThe Juan MacClean (real name John MacClean) has been a major player is the world of electronic music for almost a decade although most fans of the current style of the genre wouldn’t know it.Jed Murphy · Dec 15, 2014MusicAlbum Review: Run the Jewels Run the Jewels 2Run The Jewels has never claimed (or wanted) to be anything other than themselves.Clark Lamson · Dec 15, 2014