Author Archive: Tim Wenger
Everclear’s Art Alexakis on New Album, Tour Life
by Tim Wenger Portland, Oregon’s alt-rock superstars Everclear plan to drop their first album since 2012’s Invisible Stars next spring. They have fashionably dubbed the new record Black is the New Black. CMB spoke with front man and long-time band leader Art Alexakis about the album, where he is as an artist, and a documentary […]
Snake Rattle Rattle Snake- Totem
by Tim Wenger We’ve all been waiting a long time for this. Totem, the new record from acclaimed Denver indie rockers Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, is a euphoric, trippy, and emotional look into the psyche of a somewhat hidden band. Hayley Helmericks’ vocals are a mix of dark avante garde pop and South Broadway indie […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 9
by Norm Provizer A few months ago in this column, I made mention of the tribute Snoop Dog paid to Herbie Hancock when the Kennedy Center honored the great jazz pianist in 2013. At the event, Snoop referred to Hancock as the person who “invented hip hop.” While that testimonial might be a bit overly […]
Lindsay Saunders- Miles Before Sleep
by Tim Wenger Lindsay Saunders focuses all of her talent, on her new record Miles Before Sleep, where she feels it should be. Instead of doubling or even tripling up instrumentally, she gives the whole of her attention to creating harmonic, rhythmic guitar work that at times seem to possess a southwestern feel (though she […]
The Coast Is Ours
by Tim Wenger It’s good to hear some solid melodic hardcore/pop-punk coming out of Denver. In a city so dominated by indie rock, the new album from The Coast Is Ours is a breath of fresh air. Hard-line distorted guitar work dominates the sound, and Ben Sawatsky’s tenor-leaning vocals are a good reflection of the […]
Augustus- The Common Collapse
by Tim Wenger Augustus, out of Boulder, has dropped a new EP that showcases attractive elements of emotion fit to rival the holiday season. Folk and Americana are genres that are no scarcity here in Colorado, but the beautiful thing is that there is always room for more. The EP, dubbed The Common Collapse, is […]
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month: December
ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month give independent artists who have not been featured in our magazine the opportunity to have their bio published, have their tracks played on Music Buzz LIVE Radio (Wednesdays from 6-8 pm on worldviral.tv) and get on our radar. All artists are selected via submissions through their ReverbNation pages. Zeta […]
Between The Covers: The Superfan
The Superfan by Torch Denver was hit with our first blast of winter like an invading force of Huns from the north. We were enjoying a nice long warm fall, and then the winds blew in causing a deep dive in the degrees. It was 15 degrees on the morning of the 11th of November. […]
In Memory of Joe Bonner- 1948-2014
In memory of Joe Bonner- 1948-2014 Popular jazz musician Joe Bonner has passed away, shortly after finishing work on what will be his final album entitled Current Events. Chris Guillot of Bonner’s label Cherry Sound Records shares a few words, along with some of the musician’s long-time friends. I am sure many of you know […]
Amy Kress- Secret Music
by Tim Wenger Personally, when I think of what I know about the Electronic Pop genre, two things come to mind. First: brooding, goth-infused sounds of personal loathing. Second: Night clubs, which cause me to personally loathe. Then I heard the new record from Amy Kress entitled Secret Music. Instead of the chilling shiver that […]
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