Album Review: Spencer Zweifel and The Life or Death Situation

Zweifel. German for “Doubt.” From the root word zwei — meaning “two.” Or, when really straining the poetics of Middle High German for the purposes of this clumsy metaphor… Zwei — meaning “dopple.”  As in “doppelganger.” A supernatural double which reflects our inner self.  Contradictions — like confronting our distorted mirror image — arise when […]

Underseer: Worth the Wait

In the heart of Northern Colorado, a band has been quietly, yet powerfully, redefining the boundaries of math rock and post-hardcore. Underseer, based in Greeley, Colorado, has emerged as an unmatched force within the local music scene, captivating audiences with their intricate guitar riffs, unique time signatures, and high-energy performances. After a long hiatus and […]

clementine: Growing Up Punk

Organic Beginnings A young alternative rock band is making waves in the Rockies, with black Sharpie X’s on their hands, handed out by security bouncers at venues across the state. Meet clementine, the Fort Collins-based band that’s lighting up the Colorado music scene. This over-the-top rock group is just a bunch of college friends with […]

Selfish Health (Toxic Pain) by Shanghai Metro Temple | Single Review

When someone close to you is constantly in crisis, you can spend all of your energy on that person without even realizing it. Years go by in the blink of an eye and suddenly you realize it’s been a really long time since you had the space to work on your own shit. That’s when […]

Inside My Head by CITRA | Single Review

Denver rock band CITRA is catapulting into the new year with their new single, Inside My Head. The band’s local reputation as a gritty, high-energy crew with an irrefutable radio sound is furthered by this track, but what makes it stick out is its honest, self-assured message. As individuals and as a band, “the now” […]

INTHEWHALE – Chosen at Random Album Review

Unless 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. Inthewhale is the loudest two-man operated rock outfit you’re likely to find in the Centennial State. Consisting of the powerful vocals and fuzz-drenched guitar work of Nate […]

Album Review: Melkbelly – Nothing Valley

Melkbelly’s debut, full-length album Nothing Valley may be one of the most refreshing albums of the year. Spanning a multitude of genres such as noise rock, punk, jazz, doom, and psychedelia.

Album Review: The Great Aerodome– Happy Birthday to Me, I Guess

Genre-bending rockers, The Great Aerodrome knock it out of the park with their debut album Happy Birthday to Me, I Guess. The band is comprised of members: Justin Maul, Philip Sellabarger and Michael Ross, but they have a larger than life sound. Combining elements of punk, dance-rock and metal makes for a high energy album that is fun to listen to from start to finish.