Category: A-Sides
Lucid Index Reverberating Thought CD Review
by Joel Center It is fairly uncommon for an artist to produce pure originality from the very beginning, influenced by neither monetary gain nor popular demand. Lucid Index’s premier album, Reverberating Thought, not only meets those standards, but also exceeds them in a way that leaves one speechless and awestruck. Although there is a […]
Bryyn-In Shapes
by: Sal Christ Photo Credit: Bryyn With guitar strumming as delicate as butter-yellow threads of wheat fingered under an-hour-before-dusk hued sky, Switzerland-anchored American expat, Bryyn, fashions together a cozy collection of indie acoustic auditory baubles on his newest release, In Shapes. These are the tunes that travel to Anywhere and Nowhere, circa Anytime–familiar, warm, […]
Nothing Short of Pure-Underneath the Palm Trees
by John Christen Nothing Short of Pure‘s dynamic second full-length studio album, Underneath the Palm Trees, blends body moving beats, smooth guitar rifts, and reggae dubs flawlessly. NSOP consists of three talented individuals intent on producing powerful, creative, inspirational vibes. Showing great depth and range, NSOP, transitions from the heavily laced reggae of “Influence,” […]
The Swayback- Double Four Time
by Tim Wenger The Swayback keep their mellow alt-rock sound alive with their new LP Double Four Time. The band leans heavily on William Murphy and Adam Tymn for a guitar-driven sound that epitomizes the current state of the Denver rock scene. The title track “Double Four Time” is the best song on the record, […]
Grant Farm-CD Review
by Tim Wenger Tyler Grant has been making quite the name for himself, and Grant Farm’s new self-titled record is going to do nothing but further that trend. A National Flatpicking Champion, Farm showcases a strong country style dominated by unyielding guitar work, and well-placed keyboard hooks. He sings about how he is from the […]
Offbeat Revolution-All Around CD Review
by John Christen Open your mind, free your soul, and relieve some stress with Offbeat Revolution‘s, All Around. A creative and intuitive ska-reggae compilation, that rocks the positive places of human spirit. Blending a jazzy saxophone and melodic keyboard into a laid back dub, OBR’s vibes flow into any music collection. Tracked, mixed and […]
The Canopy- Catch The Breeze
by Tim Wenger The Canopy has amassed quite a following in their 1 ½ years of existence, and have finally presented the faithful with an EP, entitled Catch The Breeze. The disc starts off mellow, with steady instrumentation bringing the listener into catchy guitar riffs and some of Denver’s best alternative rock. Fans are definitely […]
2 Miles Apart-CD Review
by Tim Wenger 2 Miles Apart knows how to rock. That being said, you probably won’t see any devil’s horn signs or mosh pits at their shows. The acoustic duo, comprised of vocalist Rachel Ryan, and guitarist Chris Calhoon, have put out their take on melodic, harmonious, vocal-heavy acoustic rock, with their new full-length album […]
Robert Cline Jr.—All the Right Reason CD Review
by Tim Wenger Robert Cline Jr. takes the spirit of the Texas country and mixes it with the hipness of Fort Collins on his debut record, All The Right Reasons. Part country, part folk, part acoustic rock, Cline somehow has created a blend that doesn’t turn away by-passers of either of the genres. The title […]
Ernie Martinez-BlueRange
by Torch Grab your saddles and spurs, and give them a fresh shine as you listen to BlueRange by Ernie Martinez. On this album, the immensely talented Martinez plays: acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, bass, and sings both lead and harmony vocals. The man is dripping with talent! BlueRange is homage to the life […]
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