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Nuancer: six men in white striped tracksuits lounge on a black couch, one holding a microphone and a can.

PremieresVideo Premiere: Nuancer – Scratch That ItchAs exciting as an en masse display of Denver pop-cluster connectivity promises to be at Nuancer’s August 30 at The Hi-Dive, indie musical mastermind Daniel DiMarchi shines as a leader producing in the box. His solo project Nuancer (which is really anything but) premieres the video for “Scratch That Itch” today on BandWagMag.com.Kevin Johnston · Aug 16, 2019

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MusicAlbum Review: Tyto Alba – SuckerA newfound polish and poise comes to Denver dream pop / shoegaze indie rockers Tyto Alba with their forthcoming record Sucker, out May 4. Melanie Steinway’s yelp of “we gotta bring this sucker down” peeks out amidst rich, swirling builds like something off The Cure’s “Disintegration.”Kevin Johnston · Apr 29, 2019

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Anthony Ruptak – A Place That Never ChangesIn a musical era defined by digital austerity, A Place That Never Changes is a powerful ode to maximalism, a carefully layered production of towering melodies and micro-cacophonies that cede just the right amount of space for Ruptak’s searing lyrical attack. It captures 2018 America’s prevailing feelings of confusion, anxiety and dread.Ryan Murphy · Dec 5, 2018

Five young men pose in front of a red wall with yellow and black arcs, wearing graphic tees and a plaid shirt.

FeaturesMaking Breakfast With Twin PeaksIf there is one thing you can say about the music industry it’s there are a lot of people really working their asses off.Jed Murphy · Jun 8, 2015

Night Beds performing, a man with eyes closed sings into a mic while playing guitar under colorful lights.

Concert PhotosPhotos: Night Beds @ The Hi Dive 7/17Photos from Night Beds’ performance at the Hi Dive in Denver, Colorado.BandWagon Magazine · Jul 19, 2013

A woman with long brown hair wears a yellow straw hat and white button-up shirt against a cream damask wallpaper.

MusicLady Lamb the Beekeeper Talks About Life on the Road and Recording Her First LPAly Spaltro, 23, or better known to her fans as Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, began making music in secret.Jed Murphy · Jun 20, 2013

Black-and-white photo of a bald drummer in a graphic tee mid-strike, grimacing, with cymbals and mic on dark stage.

Concert PhotosPhotos: In the Whale, The Yawpers @ The Hi Dive 5/31Check out our photos of the In the Whale show at the Hi Dive from 5/31!BandWagon Magazine · Jun 10, 2013

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Concert PhotosPhotos: Angel Olsen @ Hi-Dive, 4/14Check out these shots from a dimly-lit night with Angel Olsen at Denver’s Hi-Dive on April 14th.BandWagon Magazine · Apr 15, 2013