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MusicINTHEWHALE – Chosen at Random Album ReviewUnless you’ve been living underneath a rock in a compound with no electricity, you’ve more than likely heard of the phenomenal force of nature that is Colorado’s Inthewhale.Nate Wilde · Oct 6, 2023ReviewsPRBLMS by NOT A TOY – Album ReviewNOT A TOY’s new album, PRBLMS, is a thrilling, genre-defying gem. Lead singer and producer, Branson Hoog, brings a unique vocal timbre to every track, delivering an authentic sound, while exploring an array of musical styles. To put it simply, PRBLMS is versatile. By seamlessly blending rap-influenced verses, catchy pop melodies and dance patterns, NOTLandon Ungerman · Aug 21, 2023MusicThe Burroughs – Honey Imastar Album ReviewThe Burroughs Don’t Settle For Singles In Their Second Full-Length AlbumValerie Vampola · Jun 2, 2023MusicAlbum Review: Trash. – GhostsLet’s face it. For many, the past couple of years have been pretty garbage, in a lot of ways.Nate Wilde · Dec 13, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Jellyfish Farm – JellyfishProgressive rock is certainly its own multi-tentacled beast. Its key characteristics align with virtuosic musicianship and a sort of refined taste which, as with caviar or any stereotype, can lend itself to negative connotations. But the debut release from Colorado’s Jellyfish Farm could not be further from any preconceived notion of “stuffy” progressive rock. Rather, it’s a delightful and abstract breath of fresh air for not only the state’s local music scene, but modern prog as a whole.Nate Wilde · Nov 10, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Logan Farmer – A Mold For The BellFollowing in the Soft-Croon tradition of fellow Colorado folkers Covenhoven and Gregory Alan Isakov, Fort Collins’ Farmer paints with a palette of little more than acoustic guitar and vocal. But a flutter of woodwind textures, flecks of orchestral harp and thoughtful string arrangements elevate the album’s eight songs to a 10. Fans of Bon Iver will love A Mold For The Bell, but expect a few unique brush strokes in this impressionist piece, namely, the pointed, trembling timbre of Farmer’s vocal: It’s hushed and rife with vibrato yet convinced with a determined grit.Kevin Johnston · Nov 9, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Draghoria – Dangerous SpeciesNate Wilde · Sep 2, 2022MusicAlbum Review: People in General – friendsPeople in General are making the leap. Since their first release Piglet in 2019, the trio has grown into a full 8 piece band with horns, extra vocalists and more.Kevin Johnston · Jul 20, 2022MusicAlbum Review: mon cher – tell me babyDenver’s femme trio, mon cher, explore synth-driven dream pop in their new EP tell me baby. It’s meditative and vibey, reminiscent of synth-pop groups like Washed Out (the group that wrote the “Portlandia” theme) and the Minecraft’s ethereal composer, C418.Valerie Vampola · Jul 19, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Pathos & Logos – CultWhen you find yourself on the old familiar quest for heavy, ethereal, instrumental music that takes you on a sonic journey through space and time, look no further than the latest…Nate Wilde · Jul 13, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Musuji – Blanket StatementTo say that Musuji’s reputation precedes them would be an understatement. Known for their “wild with madness” moniker, Musuji mash together layer upon layer of sound and energy to create their own blend of funky, intense indie rock that is equally as chill as it is disastrous – and that’s in a good way.Nate Wilde · Jul 7, 2022MusicSingle Review: Hutty – “Broke Bank”Since making his mark with his 2021 album and over 1.5 million streams on Spotify for his hit “Body Low,” Hutty has been exploring different genres and influences, using hip-hop as his foundation.Valerie Vampola · Jul 6, 2022MusicSingle Review: Eufórquestra – “Arizona to Georgia”Eufórquestra’s recent single, “Arizona to Georgia,” leans into groovy funk-rock, with jammy vibes and a big sound, reminiscent of early Steely Dan or Steve Miller’s “Fly Like an Eagle.” This song has a lot of potential to extend to a full jam, pushing audiences to have a “little less talk, a little more listen” as the lyrics demand.Valerie Vampola · Jul 6, 2022MusicSingle Review: Connor Terrones – “What Can I Do?”Guitarist Connor Terrones debuts his solo project with his first single, “What Can I Do?” giving listeners a peek into the lofi tastes of the long-time Colorado soul and R&B sideman.Valerie Vampola · Jul 6, 2022MusicVideo Premiere: Jelie – Just Like YouWe last heard from Denver hip hop up-and-comer Jelie in May when the rapper / producer released the pandemic-inspired “Cope” to coincide with mental health awareness month.Gabe Allen · Jun 17, 2022MusicAlbum Review: I In Team – Bad NeighborsKnock, knock – It’s Nick Sanville and Dugan’s group I In Team ushering you into your living room, commandeering the nearest bluetooth speaker and showcasing cuts from their…Diego Felix · Jun 16, 2022MusicSingle Review: Joy Scout – “Pretty Itty Bitty Kitty”During the pandemic, Joy Scout’s Paul Beverage brought home a tabby named Josie, wrote a punk-infused 12-bar blues about her and he wants you to know about it. Mee-ow!Gabe Allen · Jun 13, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Companion – Second Day of SpringFort Collins based identical twin sisters Sophia and Jo Babb, otherwise known as Companion, release their debut folk/americana album Second Day of Spring with vocal harmonies that match as perfectly as their DNA.Valerie Vampola · Jun 8, 2022MusicAlbum Review: Neoma – HyperrealDenver synth-pop resident Neoma brings her Ecuadorian influences to the Front Range with her new album Hyperreal.Valerie Vampola · Jun 3, 2022MusicSingle Review: Spliff Tank – “Lie”There’s nothing subtle about Spliff Tank’s latest single. In the opening measures of “Lie,” an uptempo beat collides with droning guitars and a soaring melodic synth lead.Gabe Allen · Jun 3, 2022