Category: A-Sides
Ando Gro & Shawn Sandler- Thousands of Birds
by Tim Wenger Ando Gro teamed up with Shawn Sandler to release an album that begs at the stereo of a long road trip. Tranquil but full of gritty character, the songs on the album Thousands of Birds transport the listener out of their current spot and drops them-bloop- into the middle of the high […]
Mister Tim- The Funky Introvert
by Tim Wenger Mister Tim brings a fresh approach to the single-man-band world with his new record The Funky Introvert. Overdubbing, looping, beatboxing, and was that a bit of comedy? Either way, he has put out an enjoyable listen- his music is not hard to remember because there simply isn’t anything else like it in […]
And The Black Feathers
by Tim Wenger In the words of Literati Records’ founder Mark Pruisner, And The Black Feathers are unique. Plenty of bands claim that in their Facebook bio, but these guys put the music where the mouth is on their new record. Showcasing the dark side of Denver’s alt-indie scene, the tracks are danceable and dirty. […]
Cruxvae- Through Hell-Until The End
by Tim Wintemute The Denver music scene is being taken over by Latin Metal and Cruxvae is one of these bands that are defining what Denver Metal should sound like. Cruxvae is heavily influenced by classic metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Judas Priest and Metallica; and also traditional Latin music from South America. […]
Filthy T- Fragile
by Tim Wenger Filthy T is back with a vengeance. The hip-hop rock outfit has dropped the hardest hitting album of the year to date out of Denver. Driven by punk attitude, the band raps about all things honest and relevant and backs it up with engaging harmonic backups and rock-driven instrumentation. They take rap-metal, […]
Mike Ring & The Connection- To Your Sisters & Brothers
by Tim Wenger Mike Ring & The Connection is one of the names currently trending out of Greeley, and their new ep To Your Sisters & Brothers speaks as to why. The album contains five tracks of upbeat, heel-kicking pop rock. Locally, I would compare them to Foxfield Four– Ring’s high vocal range drives the […]
AdrienneO
by Tim Wenger AdrienneO provides a fresh take on pop music. In a city that is rapidly becoming over-saturated with musicians, AdrienneO’s new EP Lines is a breath of fresh air. The track “Take It One Day” stands out as the song that showcases Adrienne Osborne’s vocals in the strongest light. “Me and The Sky” […]
Kenny Lee Young
by Tim Wenger Kenny Lee Young has brought Kit Sawyer on ship, turning his increasingly popular acoustic solo sets into a melodic duo complete with solid guitar leads, added vocal harmonization, and another pretty face to look at. The two have recently dropped new tracks. Sawyer’s lead guitar work is a strong compliment to Lee […]
Jamie Mitchell- Love Songs of the Profane
by Jordan Altergott The eclectic mix of alt.country and indie rock captivates listeners throughout Love Songs of the Profane from “Hotel Room” to the final track “When You’re Gone”. Jamie Mitchell, writes of his experiences while trekking across the across the nation. “Whisper” deals with one of the hardest lessons that is learned when coming […]
Ivory Circle- Equilateral
Ivory Circle –Equilateral By the Swami [email protected] You would have never guessed that singer-songwriter Connie Hong was a middle school teacher, writing songs during her breaks at school and then perform them for her students. That fervor is showcased in Ivory Circle’s latest release, and with abundance I might add. Lush…Ambient…Passionate…Ethereal…all words that truly express […]
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