Author Archive: Tim Wenger
The Raven & The Writing Desk- Some Get Started
by Tim Wenger The Raven and The Writing Desk. Possibly the best band name in Denver, and seemingly the perfect fit for the intellectual dark-pop that the group creates. The new EP, Some Get Started, spares nothing on production value. The sound is clean, the vocals sitting right in the front of the pocket. Always […]
Cactopus Home in Durango For Summer, Working on New Full-Length
by Dana Mastrangelo Locals are thrilled Durango native band Cactopus is returning to Colorado for the summer, having recently moved to Austin. The dark and whimsical art-rock four piece has a talent of producing music with a multitude of different influences. Each song has the capacity to incorporate various genres into one cohesive sound, from […]
Stephen Melton Goes Solo
by Ryan Edwards I’ve met hundreds of local musicians and I can honestly say that I remember every experience and wouldn’t trade any of those memories for the world. Around five years ago I was driving with an old college friend of mine and listening to a mix CD that he had. Yes, a time […]
Outdoor Concert Featuring The Samples Followed by a Movie in the Park at this Year’s People’s Fair
by Colleen Matsuura The Capitol Hill United Neighborhood’s (CHUN) People’s Fair has come a long way since its inception in 1972. Starting with only 2,000 fairgoers in the early years, and now reaching nearly 200,000 over two days, this Colorado tradition continues to grow each year and always offers something new for its fairgoers. This year will not be any […]
Between The Covers: Twitterpated
by Torch twitterpated 1)to be completely enamored with someone/something. 2) the flighty exciting feeling you get when you think about/see the object of your affection. 3) romantically excited (i.e.: aroused) 4) the ever increasing acceleration of heartbeat and body temperature as a result of being engulfed amidst the exhilaration and joy of being/having a romantic […]
Cattleist- Mean Cuisine
by Thom Jackson To create death metal that can appeal to anyone other than metal-heads is not an easy task. Catchy, groove-heavy guitar riffs must be present alongside an on-point rapid-fire drum beat. Deep, intense, and swilled vocals must be strategically placed to coincide with both the former and the latter. Not many bands in […]
Syke 96 Are Rather Experienced, For Young’ens
by Charlie Sullivan Four years ago I had the opportunity to sit down chat with these lads: two were still in middle school, one was in high school, and the band name was Synergy. Now the band name is Syke Ninety Six, Josh Rock (guitar, keys, vocals) and Ryan Teater (bass, keys) are high school […]
Planet Mish Mash- “Green Light”
Planet Mish Mash is doing everything they can to stand out in Boulder’s hip-hop and EDM scenes and beyond. Members TBONE and MARVELBELLADONNA have just dropped a new video for the track “Green Light,” filmed on location in Mexico, and are hard at work on the next collaboration and will be living in Los Angeles […]
DREAMERS Speak About Summer Plans, Riot Fest
by Tim Wenger DREAMERS. The name could not better describe the band. Self-described “cosmic rock” with imagery straight out of Tom Delonge’s playbook and music that is as upbeat and energetic as you’ll find anywhere in the indie rock sphere. Check out their music at the website listed below and catch them at Riot Fest August […]
Higher Ground Music Festival Artist Preview: The Bell Hours
by Tim Wenger The Bell Hours are ready to cash in. From what angle, is what they are trying to figure out. Whether it is riding the indie-folk wave that has dominated Denver over the last few years, or front man Klaus Larson’s experiences playing out in California shining a new light on our scene, […]
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