Category: A-Sides
Eat The Sun- Expand and Collide
by Charlie Sullivan Local prog/math rockers Eat The Sun unleashed their first full length album, Expand And Collide, in early August. The much anticipated release lives up to its hype. Dave and Matt Sandoval deliver intriguingly jarring guitar lines throughout the album. Dan Beliveau’s bass is popping and bopping as never before and is responsible […]
Circaic- False Prophetic Roads
by Tim Wenger Metal heads in Colorado Springs have another reason to rejoice- local rockers Circaic have dropped their debut EP. The album is heavy- wasting no time with long, melodramatic intros Circaic instead dive head first into a ruthless brand of metal driven by lead guitar and pounding drums. With vocals ranging from the […]
Luxuryville Presents: Dubtronica Vol. 1
by Thom Jackson It isn’t often that we see quality surf music come out of Denver. It is even more rare that that music is made partially electronic, as is the case with the new record Luxuryville Presents: Dubtronica Vol. 1. Combining the classic elements of old surf rock, mixing in electronic elements and finishing […]
Hatch The Bird- The Wait
by Tim Wenger The Wait, the debut album from local blues-rockers Hatch The Bird, cracked in May. Since then, the record has been taking listeners back to a time when quality lyricism combined with melodic, hard-hitting guitar lines to create an alt-rock sound that doesn’t just sound good, it paints a picture in the listener’s […]
The Bunny Gang- Thrive
by Tim Wenger The masses are finally being treated to new music from The Bunny Gang, invoking an immediate feeling almost as euphoric as the album itself. Entitled Thrive, Nathen Maxwell and his diverse crew take the free-thinking punk rock mentality and infuse it with the inspiration of modern-day progressive thinking. Reggae upstrokes, melodica, and […]
Michael Zucker- Calypso Unraveling
by Charlie Sullivan Calypso Unraveling takes us for yet another wild ride with Michael Zucker. Unlike many of his previous instrumental releases we find him showcasing his lyrical and vocal prowess on the album. He delves into uncharted territory infusing a little progressive hip-hop into many of the pieces. As much as I like the […]
Ark Life- The Dreams of You & Me
by Tim Wenger Jesse Elliot is at it again, this time with new project Ark Life. The debut album The Dream of You & Me drops August 19. Stylistically a bit more folk-y than Elliot’s efforts in These United States, the album really allows his lyricism to take the torch and run. “What You Want […]
2 Girls With Guitars- Skyline
by Maddie Norton Two Girls with Guitars is a local Denver band that consists of sisters’ Caitlin (15) and Sidney (12) Powell. Recently these ladies have released their first EP Skyline band name Facing West. Skyline is full of strong hooks, vocal harmonies and an assortment of strings including banjo, mandolin, cello, ukulele, and of […]
Calder’s Revolvers- Sunday Morning
by Tim Wenger Calder’s Revolvers is a much-needed breath of fresh air here in the Mile High City, and their new record, Sunday Morning, is a long, deep exhale of relief from the hordes of trendy indie rock plugging the South Broadway circuit. Vocalist Andy Schneider has such a strong soul tone to his singing, […]
Bridges Will Burn- Fautlines
by Abby Kaeser An alternative rock base with a metal backdrop carries Bridges Will Break’s debut album, Faultlines. Natives of Colorado, Bridges Will Break’s first effort is strong but not yet different from what is already out there. “Enough Rope For Two” is the song to pay attention to on this album. It effectively eases […]
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