The Audition @ the Black Sheep
by Ryan Edwards After learning that I had a chance to interview the Audition at the Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, I realized I had many questions about the band and the venue, both of which I’d never heard of. Driving there, I found that the venue is thrown in with pawnshops and used car […]
The Widow’s Bane
by Ted Davis Boulder-based band, the Widow’s Bane, played at the Aggie on Friday the 13th as part of FOCOMX 2012. The stage was filled with zombies rocking out to self-described “Zombie Death Polka.” As the smoke rose and the lights focused on Mortimer Leech (front man), he embraced the pain and anger of a […]
Instant Empire, Ready To Bring The House Down
by Charlie Sullivan Indie rockers, Instant Empire, are quickly becoming a local favorite. Delivering the goods on stage, this act knows how to bring it with finely crafted music, their animated presence, and clean, but heavy, sound. In mid-2010, Scotty Saunders (vocals), posted an ad on Craigslist hoping to find another songwriter, and, as […]
Benefit for the Asbury House CD
by Max Giffin [email protected] On April 7, five talented Fort Collins artists came together at the Alley Cat Café to play a show with a noble cause in mind: raising money for the Asbury House. The show alone raised over a hundred dollars in donations, but wanting to make a larger impact, the musicians decided […]
Stella Luce
by Hannah Lintner Avogadro’s Number featured local band Stella Luce on Saturday night of FoCoMX. The restaurant was packed with fans out late to see one of the last acts of the evening. People danced enthusiastically to the lively tunes of musicians Alana Rolfe, Brett Schreiber, and Sean Speer. The blend of the enchanting […]
Spyn Reset-Four Dimensional Audio-CD Review
by John Christen Spyn Reset‘s second full-length album, Four Dimensional Audio, is a gem from start to finish. It’s a groovy, jazzy, dreamlike musical composition that incorporates elements of Flying Lotus, Battles, Sound Tribe Sector Nine and jam bands like Left Over Salmon. Spyn Reset hit the nail on the head with their meticulously composed […]
Sub.mission Dubstep- Five-Year Anniversary
by: Corey Blecha This year, to celebrate their 5th Anniversary, Sub.mission Dubstep made history by bringing Deep Medi Musik in from London. From the video mapping, to the sound system, to the artists around the venue, everything came together, creating the ultimate setting to witness some of the best producers in the game perform on […]
Interview with guitarist Maxwell Hughes
by Hannah Lintner Fort Collins native Maxwell Hughes is an incredibly talented guitarist. His music, which features a slap-picking style, is unique and beautiful. Hughes took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions about traveling, FoCoMX, and his hometown. CMB: What is your favorite aspect of FoCoMX? MH: My favorite aspect of FoCOMX […]
Leader of the Pack
by Torch Fronting a band is not a job that everyone can pull off. Something magical happens to a person who steps on a stage and takes the audience for a musical ride. For most bands, the lead singer is also the band manager until they reach a point that they can hire someone else […]
Allegaeon–Formshifter CD Review
by: Stephan Hume Don’t buy this album for your grandma–unless she is into head-banging, fist-pounding fury! Colorado locals, Allegaeon (pronounced: uh-lee-juhn), and consisting of Ezra Haynes (vocals), Ryan Glisan (guitar), Greg Burgess (guitar), Corey Archuleta (bass), are releasing Formshifter on May 8, 2012. It is a “must have” for metal fans and studying musicians alike. True to its […]
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