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MusicAlbum Review: Frail Talk – MicrospiritAs far as albums go, Microspirit is more of a frolic in the garden than a wonder through the woods.Jed Murphy · Nov 11, 2024ReviewsThe Spicy Pickles Explore New Sounds on Latest Album On ScheduleDenver-based band The Spicy Pickles was originally formed in 2013 for the specific purpose of playing live music for swing dancers.Cleo Mirza · Aug 12, 2024FeaturesChris Cart3r: Talking My Sh*tIn the pulsating heart of Denver’s music scene, Chris Cart3r stands as a beacon of resilience and creativity.Landon Ungerman · Aug 5, 2024FeaturesUnderseer: Worth the WaitIn the heart of Northern Colorado, a band has been quietly, yet powerfully, redefining the boundaries of math rock and post-hardcore.Landon Ungerman · Jul 29, 2024FeaturesCasper Allen: The Honesty of a Broken VoiceCasper Allen’s Wild RideLandon Ungerman · Jan 30, 2024FeaturesThe Burroughs: Greeley’s Hometown Heroes Craft a Cosmic SymphonyIn the dynamic realm of the indie music scene, there are albums, and then there are sagas—musical odysseys that weave tales as enthralling as the notes themselves.BandWagon Magazine · Sep 6, 2023Afroman Is Running For President (No, Seriously)When people picture a presidential candidate, Afroman certainly isn’t the first person to come to mind.Kyle Eustice · Aug 3, 2023FeaturesThe Mysterious Magic of 311As 311 was driving from Omaha to Los Angeles with dreams of making it in the music business, they made a pit stop at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.Kyle Eustice · Jul 10, 2023105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsJen Korte: 105.5 The Colorado Sound’s Featured ArtistJen KorteKevin Johnston · Jun 21, 2022105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsAlysia Kraft: 105.5 The Colorado Sound’s Featured ArtistAlysia Kraft can keenly use nature as a metaphor in her music.Kevin Johnston · May 25, 2022FeaturesBlast N’ Scrap is Back on TrackMichael Gormley’s scrappy nonprofit has reemerged as the centerpiece of Fort Collins’ DIY scene.Gabe Allen · May 17, 2022FeaturesRight Back Into It: Ben Pu Stays TrueAt the end of most of his gigs, and in conversations with other musicians or friends, Ben Puchalski gets the question: “Dude, why aren’t you bigger?” Puchalski, these days,…Dan England · Mar 2, 2022Concert PhotosCall Me Karizma, TX2 and Carti Ferarri at The Coast, Fort Collins – February 19, 2022Shelby Taylor-Thorn · Feb 23, 2022105.5 The Colorado Sound's Featured ArtistsColorado Sound Spotlight Artist: The BurroughsStarting now, 105.5 The Colorado Sound and BandWagon will bring you a Colorado Spotlight Artist of the Month!Kevin Johnston · Aug 4, 2021CommunityFor Life: Emily Nelson on The DrumsEmily Nelson had a feeling the universe had something in mind for her. “The drums were just a fun way to get healthy again,” she said, “and a year later, Erica was there.” Erica, Brown, the Denver blues diva and Greeley favorite, brought Nelson in to her all-woman band the Cast Iron Queens after several life-changing events gave Nelson the strength not to be paralyzed by perfectionism.Dan England · Jun 3, 2021MusicAlbum Review: LVDY – GoldThe Denver-based acoustic duo LVDY (pronounced “lady”) show what beautiful sounds two women and a guitar can make on their full-length album, Gold.Valerie Vampola · May 11, 2021MusicAlbum Review: Shwarma – Loveworthy LiveOn (yes) Valentine’s Day, Colorado’s funky genre-hopping Shwarma continued their saga of madness with the Loveworthy Live EP, debuted as a live stream. In the video, the overtly-silly mix of tightly-arranged funk jams and melodramatic ballads is accompanied by a revolving door of meticulous costumes, sets and effects.Gabe Allen · Mar 5, 2021MusicAlbum Review: Charlie Stevens – Charlie StevensCharlie Stevens by Charlie Stevens is the first official album release from Northern Colorado’s young bluegrass extraordinaire of the same name.Cole Peterson · Aug 6, 2020MusicAlbum Review: Glass Cases – In BetweenIn Between, the debut album from Fort Collins trio Glass Cases, strives to relate to the band’s own demographic: a generation disillusioned with adulthood. Combining elements of synth-pop and alternative rock, Glass Cases create a vibe that’s both interesting and marketable. With rapid, spoken-word, and sung vocals that shine like Keane, Glass Cases’ topically relevant lyrics about social media and insecurity hit close to home for any millennial or gen Z-er. The band’s originally planned release show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre March 21 was to be their debut at the famed venue, but has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions.Valerie Vampola · Mar 21, 2020FeaturesCover Story: Kyle Emerson – Coming Down and Into His OwnAt the end of every show on his first tour as a solo artist, Kyle Emerson found himself exhausted.Dan England · Feb 7, 2020