Flobots- The Circle in the Square
by Tim Wenger One of the biggest names to come out of Denver in recent years, Flobots, have finally released the follow up to 2010’s Survival Story. The album gets right to work where the band left off, with stunning social commentary laid over catchy instrumentation. The title track, “The Circle in the Square,” starts […]
Parvata: Veritas Review
by Corey Blecha Local glitch-hop producer Parvata has been doing his part to push the sounds of EDM for years now, making tracks that balance the many influences he’s heard since first learning to play piano at the age of 12. Since then, he has mixed in everything from hip-hop to dubstep, all with a […]
Collective Soul
by Darren McCarthy Photo Credit: Ted Davis Collective Soul successfully induced the feelings of nostalgia to their audience when they played to a full house at the Boulder Theater on June 20, 2012.They started the evening playing through their 1999 album Dosage. It’s been over a decade since the album came out, but the mainly […]
Bass Invasion Preview
by Veronica Lamaak Every year Sub.mission Dubstep throws a huge multiple-day event centered around dubstep, drum and bass, and other bass music, and it’s called, not surprisingly, Bass Invasion! Headlining DJs and producers from around the globe make an appearance in Denver (many for the first time), and each year it has grown bigger and […]
Ode to the Marionette- Sleepless Dreaming
by Tim Wenger Ode to the Marionette: An uncommon name, and even more uncommon music. Julia Brochay’s singing reminds me of a fairytale princess stuck inside a tower awaiting her savior, and the music that she and Christian Lowsley create follows suit. Their latest release, Sleepless Dreaming, is a leisurely trip through Brochay’s mind, with […]
Charlotte Sass- Lighter Things
by Tim Wenger Denver singer-songwriter Charlotte Sass let’s her singing do the talking. Sitting serenely on top of her elegant piano playing, the deliberate time she takes to deliver her lyrics perfectly portrays the relaxation she wants the listener to take from the music. Her vocals are vibrantly soothing, and flow nicely over the […]
Lucid Index Reverberating Thought CD Review
by Joel Center It is fairly uncommon for an artist to produce pure originality from the very beginning, influenced by neither monetary gain nor popular demand. Lucid Index’s premier album, Reverberating Thought, not only meets those standards, but also exceeds them in a way that leaves one speechless and awestruck. Although there is a […]
Between The Lines: “Your Band is a Virus” by James Moore
by Tim Wenger Between The Lines is a new monthly column focusing on books geared towards independent musicians. There are a plethora of them out there, and we will try to cover books written from as many different angles as possible to give you well-rounded advice on what is worth reading and what can actually […]
Venue of the Month-Green Russell
by Ryan Edwards Walking down the 16th Street Mall on a Monday night, I found myself trying to locate a bar that I have never been to, yet again. The Green Russell might be one of Denver’s most intimate and unique cocktail bars, which offers a 1940s theme, and in the process, gives locals and […]
Scavenger-Interview
Interview and Photos by Kira Pearson Scavenger is one of the hottest up-and-coming bands to hit Denver. They just released their first self-titled album, which is sure to make heads turn. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them perform twice, and was able to steal the lead singer and guitarist, Chris Wells, away for a […]
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