“The Way I See it”- Rock Stars are People Too.
by Lora Bong I have a confession. I have always been Star Struck when it comes to musicians–not actors or other entertainers, just musicians. So, thanks to a certain epiphany I’ve been hit with lately, my world has started spinning a little backwards. Are you ready for the revelation of my earth-shattering discovery? “Rock Stars” […]
Brell
by Darnell Teague and Jonathan McNaughton Brell, “you got to feel em!” As we embark into the first Brell mix tape hosted by DJ Commish, we come across a witty and lyrical artist, from Park Hill, Denver. Who knew an artist could spit so sick on tracks likes this? The artistry of the Brell & […]
HGMG
by Darnell Teague and Jonathan McNaughton CMB: What started the record label HGMG and what’s the meaning of HGMG? HGMG: (1P) Heavy Ghetto Music Group, (Shadow Monster – SM) I started rappin’ wit the squad a few years ago, but I been around since day one, (F.T. da Future – F.T.) The label was started […]
A Poem from MMM – By Elmo B
Death Doesn’t Know by Nathan Schmit, Youth On Record [email protected] The youth we work with overcome huge obstacles, which lead to depth in their understanding about what it means to be human. I find this poem from one of my students quite profound. Elmo B is a Youth On Record dream student. He is the […]
Incubus/ Linkin Park
by Ryan Edwards Walking into the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre after tailgating for a few minutes beforehand, I could barely contain my excitement as I was about to see two bands that I have grown up with, and have always wanted to see live, especially at one of Denver’s largest outdoor venues. As I waited in […]
“Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust” Book Review
by Tim Wenger Ken Scott, to put it frankly, is the man. He got his start as a (I’m sure, very nervous) teenager training to be an engineer at the prestigious EMI Studios in London, where his career started, and saw him engineering the Beatles, among other acts. His career took him from EMI to […]
Cherry Sound Studios
by Tim Wenger Cherry Sound Studios, located at 1600 Downing St, has taken the idea of what a recording studio has to offer to a new level. Owner Chris Guillot started the studio seven years ago, and brought Gustav Hoffman on board in 2010. Moving past the basic recording studio model of a band booking […]
Whicker and Pine’s Equipment Stolen
by Jon Johnson Our drummer/producer and band manager live in a duplex-style apartment in the lower Highlands neighborhood. We had been recording our new EP there for the last couple weeks, and were getting close to finishing things up. We had booked a tour and were planning on selling our music on the road. […]
Adestria and Casino Madrid
by Max Giffin Adestria and Casino Madrid have been touring together for years as some of San Diego, California’s most beloved local post hardcore bands. Their most recent tour, passing through Denver on August 24, was announced to be their last together. While both of the bands are from the west coast, their music […]
The Adicts-All the Young Droogs
by Tim Wenger Droogs are still alive and well, and the UK’s the Adicts are living proof. Sept. 11 marked the release of the 35-year old band’s tenth studio album, All the Young Droogs. The record kicks up with “Battlefield W1,” an upbeat number showcasing the band’s signature early punk sound. The record is very […]
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