Category: A-Sides
Bees With Guns- Schematic
by Tru Blue Bees with Guns 5 song debut EP Schematic takes you on a Little Ride (track 1) of soothing pop chords and intricate hooks. Recorded at Evergroove Studio, Schematic is the start of something good for Bees with Guns. Ben Willms on vocals and Jim Lischeske on guitar, keyboard, trumpet etc… provide a solid […]
Kristina Murray- Unravelin’
by John Christen Kristina Murray’s debut effort, Unravelin’, is a stellar compilation of honky-tonk country. Songs of remorse, heartache, drinking, and soul-searching accompany a full band complete with a steel guitar, fiddle, piano, electric and acoustic guitar. Unravelin’ offers southern hospitality and Murray incorporates elements of fellow Georgia native Alan Jackson and Nashville-style country. The […]
The Prarie Scholars
by Tim Wenger If their new album is any indication, Longmont’s The Prarie Scholars prefer to identify more with the musical culture of Colorado’s mountain culture and their native western Texas plains rather than the hipster-heavy element that seems to dominate so much of the Mile High City’s scene. They released a new single “100 […]
In The Whale- 7 inch
by Tim Wenger In The Whale dropped a new 7 inch to a sold out crowd at Larimer Lounge on November 22. Quickly becoming one of Colorado’s most beloved groups, ITW takes indie stylings and crashes them head on with modern alternative rock- a blend touching on The White Stripes and The Strokes with a […]
Dog Day King
by the Swami [email protected] Las Vegas transplants Dog Day King (who originally started their career here in Denver), bring their post grunge sound back to the Mile High city and should be a welcome addition. Their six song release drives down the Alice in Chains, and early Linkin Park road, along with a reminder of […]
Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show- Teach Me a New Handshake
by Tim Wenger Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show has been at it a while now, and they strike hard in physical format with their new EP Teach Me a New Handshake. The album is a blender of different styles, mixed to a nice consistency that is easy on the ears- indie rock, jazz, pop, whatever- they’ve […]
Oak Creek
by Tim Wenger The Oak Creek Band has roots not only in Denver but Arizona and Nashville, TN and they display these roots on their debut album “XI.” A solid compilation of female-and male-fronted rock music with strong elements of Americana and folk, the music is highly danceable and lighthearted. The guitar work stands out […]
Head For The Hills- Blue Ruin
by Tim Wenger Head For The Hills has dropped a new album, Blue Ruin, that ups the ante on Colorado bluegrass. This Fort Collins four piece takes solid fiddle lines and puts them right up front with strong vocals and harmonies, with solid guitar to boot. “Never Does” is the strongest song on the record, […]
Skyfox- Counter Counter Culture
by Tim Wenger Denver pop-punk has finally been progressed. Instead of trying to be Blink-182, Skyfox has put out a record that is as modern as any record Denver has put out this year and as cool as the hippest coffee shop on Broadway. Front man Johnny Hill dives deep into his emotions and experiences […]
Sarah and the Meanies- Slam Pam Puno
by The Swami Sarah and the Meanies, a sorta super group, covers the sonic soundscape with a very nice mix of influences. Sarah Angela’s voice soars throughout the 5 song mix, showcasing her stylistic pushes from the likes of Sarah McLachlan (“Craving You”) to Gwen Stefani (“Slam Pam Suno”), and of course a little Sheryl […]
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