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Michael Engberg- Collage and Collidoscope
by John Christen Michael Engberg’s double album, Collage and Collidoscope, is a tale of two cities. Collage is a man and his acoustic guitar sitting in a European coffee shop, possibly Spain or Italy, serenading passerby’s with orthodox classical offerings. The traditional wordless arrangements tend to the listener’s imagination and calm the senses, lending to […]
Nikki-Z- Feel
by Tim Wenger Nikki Z rocks out hard- and with the level of intensity Nicholas Zamora and his eccentric band bring to the table with their new release Feel, it shouldn’t take long before they have left their imprint on Colorado’s music scene. They crank out heartfelt songs about love that easily stir the emotions […]
Fluorescent Phobia- Incandescence
by Joel Center Incandescence, by Denver band Fluorescent Phobia is a five-track soundscape that takes listeners on a sonic journey from beautiful, soothing lows to driving, powerful highs – all within the span of 17 minutes. Written, recorded, and produced independently by this incredibly talented quintet at their own Substructure Studios, Incandescence is a testament […]
The A’OKs- Are You Double Fisting Drinks Like I Am?
by Tim Wenger [email protected] A’OKs front man Mark Swan kicks off their new live album (recorded at Denver’s Gothic Theatre) Are You Double Fisting Drinks Like I Am? by proclaiming Denver as the greatest city in the world. There are many reasons why this is true, and one of the big ones is that we […]
SpokesBUZZ Compilation Vol. IV
SpokesBUZZ – Volume IV [LP] by the Swami [email protected] SpokesBuzz, founded by local music lover Dani Grant in 2009, has blossomed into a truly dedicated portal for local musicians looking to “Amplify the Colorado Music Scene.” With an already rich history of supporting local artists at SXSW, SpokesBUZZ continues to expand our scene beyond […]
Megan Burtt- In Good Company
by Tru Blue Megan Burtt has given us a gift. She is credited as the Executive Producer, Dreamer and Boss Lady and her once in a lifetime compilation 11 track CD. Her passion project, In Good Company is as good as any KBCO Studio C album you could hope to own. During the several month’s […]
Toad in the Hole- Aparment 203
by John Christen Toad in the Hole is a collaborative force that joins more than two-decade’s worth of Colorado music scene expertise. Stacked with talent, Apartment 203 is a blossoming collection of urban folk-rock and adult album alternative that resembles Bela Fleck and the Crooked Stills. The five-piece band blends a cello, banjo, upright bass, […]
Robby Wicks Band- Songs From The Biltmore
by Tim Wenger The Robby Wicks Band has taken a new approach to soul music. Heavily rock driven but with tinges of Americana and in places even some light hip-hop, Wicks and his crew have actually done something unusual with their full length record Songs From The Biltmore. Acoustic yet catchy, with solid lead guitar […]
The Trade-Ins
by Tim Wenger The Trade-Ins are Denver’s newest punk rock super group, made up of members of long time Denver punk front runners Frontside Five and other local celebrities. Their debut record mixes punk stylings old and new. Front man Brandon Stolz delivers hard hitting, raw, and brutally honest lyrics complimented by the traditional power […]
Eight Thousand Feet- Elev8
by Sarah Smith Eight Thousand Feet is a hip-hop group out of Southern Colorado who recently dropped their EP “Elev8”. Elev8 is a refreshing EP with three MC’s spitting over smooth, chilled out jazz, horn, and piano samples. The album speaks to living in Colorado, especially the 420 lifestyle. Songs like “Elev8”, “8000 Feet Anthem”, […]
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