Category: A-Sides
Covergeist- One More Night
by Tim Wenger Covergeist has got the intoxicating, sweat-fueled lusting and passion of the “rock-n-rolla” thing down solid, and his long-time-coming new full length One More Night is the time capsule of the audio masterpiece that gritty rock music can be. The team at Cherry Sound Studios (Chris Guillot and Gus Hoffman) have produced what […]
Wiredogs- The Resistance
by Tim Wenger Wiredogs, formerly (and possibly better known) as The Hate, are dropping a new EP entitled The Resistance. Front man Dan Aid’s voice, sounding much like the beautiful wreckage left by a collision between Tom Gabel of Against Me!, the late Tony Sly of No Use For a Name, and Trevor Keith of […]
Petals of Spain
by Tim Wenger Petals of Spain take harmonies, vocally and musically, to the next level on their new album. The talent and musicianship this Denver four piece is astounding, they take the modern pop culture of repetitive four chord progressions and dull solos and shame it over and over on the record. At times, they […]
National Feature: Spyn Reset- Serendipity
by John Christen Spyn Reset’s Serendipity is an instrumental carpet ride. The three-song compilation flows through ambient melodies and jazz-laden interludes, which meld perfectly with the interlacing vocals. Serendipity was recorded at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, WA, and produced by Geoff Ott (Queens of the Stone Age, 3 Doors Down), and mastered by Steve […]
The Belle Jar- Union Station
by Tim Wenger The Belle Jar takes the upbeat folk-rock/country twang, and throws it head first with indy rock on their new record Union Station. Lively and danceable from start to finish, the band uses prominent, sometimes heavy, drum beats underneath almost every instrument the band could find (including many very well placed accordion lines) […]
Rob Drabkin- Little Steps
by Tim Wenger Rob Drabkin has put together another pleasing collection of songs on his new record Little Steps. The record kicks off with the mellow mood-setting track “For You I Would Die,” then transcends easily into the steady drum beat of “Down To Fate,” both classic examples of what we have come to expect […]
4914- Livin?
by Tim Wenger 4914 Livin? is a fresh take on Colorado hip hop- the album mixes influences from R&B, jazz and pop to create a style that is a welcome refreshment from the mass produced mainstream hip hop heard every day. Encouraging instead of discouraging, the album invokes positive images and encourages a creative mindset. […]
Damon Wood’s Harmonious Junk – Sirens and Pipers
By the Swami The Colorado Music scene is once again rewarded with renowned guitarist Damon Wood. His latest album is a vehicle of new creativity in the “Jamband” arena. Most don’t know that Wood was a touring guitarist with Rock n’ Roll hall of famer James Brown for 7 years and it is evident of […]
Mule Dixon- PillowAmericanMade
by Tim Wenger Mule Dixon have dropped a new album entitled PillowAmericanMade. Recorded and produced at The Spot Studios in Lakewood, the record is a clear vision of well-rehearsed pop-sensible Americana. The vocals have a country twang to them that signifies the sound, backed by strong instrumentation including organ, banjo, mandolin, piano, slide guitar, and […]
Resonance- Something Better, Something New
by Tim Wenger Hard-rockers Resonance have demonstrated what hard work and dedication, in addition to talent, can do for a band on their debut full-length Something Better, Something New. They kick the album off melodically with “The Stare,” the perfect example of the smooth vocals, heavy double-kick drums and driving guitar sound that the band […]
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