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Andy Sydow- Trailhead

| July 1, 2015
Andy Sydow- Trailhead

by The Swami Andy Sydow’s new release Trailhead dips into a few genres that are quite the mix…Southern Rock tracks “Gun” and “Fight For Your Soul” showcase blistering guitar riffs along with memorable quality vocal stretches. Other tracks such as the Billy Joel infused “Red in My Wine” feature Sydow’s songwriting prowess. Fans of Matthew […]

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Musician 101- Knowing and Targeting Your Audience

| January 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Musician 101- Knowing and Targeting Your Audience

Musician 101 – Round 7 What to do to take it to the next level By the Swami Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then […]

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SpokesBUZZ Compilation Vol. IV

| January 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
SpokesBUZZ Compilation Vol. IV

SpokesBUZZ – Volume IV [LP] by the Swami [email protected]   SpokesBuzz, founded by local music lover Dani Grant in 2009, has blossomed into a truly dedicated portal for local musicians looking to “Amplify the Colorado Music Scene.” With an already rich history of supporting local artists at SXSW, SpokesBUZZ continues to expand our scene beyond […]

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Viretta

| October 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Viretta

by the Swami Viretta, a new and rising band on the local scene, is making some serious musical friends with their live shows, and this mini teaser release EP. While three songs make it hard to really understand a bands vision, the diversity of the tracks help the listener get a good idea of Viretta’s […]

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Musician 101 – Round 4

| October 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Musician 101 – Round 4

What to do to take it to the next level by the Swami photo credit Colorado Sound Studios Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then […]

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Musician 101- September

| September 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Musician 101- September

Musician 101 What to do to take it to the next level By the Swami   Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then “train” to […]

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Damon Wood’s Harmonious Junk – Sirens and Pipers

| September 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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Angie Stevens – Songs We Said Goodbye to [EP]

| November 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Angie Stevens – Songs We Said Goodbye to [EP]

by the Swami Oh Angie, how you know the way to tug at the heartstrings. The new album is chock full of superb songwriting, and the knack for finding a way to relate to you personally on many levels. Folk-acoustic driven songs like “Hang Among the Stars” and “Lost my Way” showcase the beautiful vocal […]

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Coles Whalen-I Wrote This For You [LP]

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Coles Whalen-I Wrote This For You [LP]

  by the Swami [email protected] Coles Whalen has officially graduated. Her latest, and easily her best release, I Wrote This For You, showcases what a formidable talent Whalen has become. While her original release date was last fall, the extra time and fervor she and producer Michael Flanders took on the album excels within each […]

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The Fray-Scars and Stories [LP]

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
The Fray-Scars and Stories [LP]

  by the Swami [email protected] With the enlistment of producer Brendan O’Brien, the Fray returns to their formidable roots of the first album, How To Save a Life. While their sophomore release fell short on sales and establishment as true pop icons, the latest recording, Scars and Stories, more than makes up for it with […]

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