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Paul Kimbiris- The Dark Side of Pearl
by Tim Wenger Paul Kimbiris lets his lyrics do the talking. Armed with a guitar and a collection of intricately crafted, heart-felt words, Kimbiris has put together a solid collection of primarily acoustic tracks dubbed The Dark Side of Pearl. His music sets the mood of intrinsic reflection, with soft melodies, well placed harmonies, and […]
Slow Caves
by Tim Wenger Slow Caves put out their self-titled EP June 14, and the music is a very current representation of the state of modern rock. Dubbing themselves “synth-punk,” the band incorporates harmonic, full-sounding vocals over top of synth-driven alt rock, creating a sound that incorporates many of the styles heard on modern rock stations […]
Von Stomper
by Abby Kaeser Influenced by a mix of blues, American folk and country, Von Stomper’s album is like a sampling platter of different themes with each track having a unique vibe while also staying cohesively delicious. Von Stomper’s album has a lot of tasty country and blues inspired guitar. The consistent wobble of harmonica sounds […]
Whygyp- Please Forgive Us
by Tim Wenger Whygyp has dropped the follow-up to 2012’s I Need $, entitled Please Forgive Us. The fifteen tracks are a symbol to define hip hop in the Mile High City- raw, honest, and progressive. While Whygyp brings an old-school sound with is raps, reminiscent of the revolutionary and genre-defining hip hop of the […]
Paa Kow- Ask
by Tim Wenger Something different is often so refreshing, it is hard to put into words. Such was my reaction at hearing Paa Kow’s new record Ask. Simply put, this guys can drum. Like no one I’ve ever heard. Add on top of it an eclectic mix of West-African music (Paa Kow is a native […]
The Trubelos- Tumbleweed Road
by Tru Blu The strength in The Trubelos sophomore effort, Tumbleweed Road is the diversity of musical style and the chemistry of the band. With equal parts country, blues, classic rock and soul of Tumbleweed Road is full of great song writing and quality musicianship. The Trubelos have successfully blended Lauren Michaels sassy and strong […]
100 Shots
by the Swami [email protected] 100 Shots has been picking up momentum recently. With a very strong showing in Bandwagon 5 and gigs at places like the Gothic Theatre, there is no reason for you not to take notice, especially if you are a fan of HipHop/Rock/Electronic all compiled into one, then you are in for […]
MF Ruckus- Thieves of Thunder
by Tim Wenger There are Denver bands. And then there is MF Ruckus. Watching these guys evolve as musicians, all the way since the days of Forth Yeer Freshman all the way to the current lineup, has been one hell of a ride. Now, with this new record, the hair-metal-punk-soul craziness has reached full pandemonium. […]
Richie Allen Buchborn
by Tim Wenger Richie Allen Buchborn has some very picturesque music. His vocal is high but far from a squeal- a nice compromise. The overall feel of the music is solo-indie, with strong pop sensibilities. His guitar playing is very melodic, a very easy listen, and coincides well with the vocal work. The music is […]
Disgrace The Traitor- To Pick Ourselves Up
by Tim Wenger Disgrace The Traitor is Mike Trujillo, who gained some fame in the scene with Take To The Oars before leaving the group last March. He dropped his debut solo EP To Pick Ourselves Up March 13 at Larimer Lounge, and the record is not what you’d expect. Flashes of hard alternative rock […]
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