Archive for July, 2014
Moon Magnet Studios, A Breeding Ground For Talent
by Charlie Sullivan Setting up shop in a two story house that’s nestled into the quaint Baker District of Denver, Moon Magnet Studios is anything but your stereotypical recording studio. The studio is a collective of musicians and bands that just needed a place to call their own; someplace they could rehearse, record, and collaborate […]
Slow Caves
by Tim Wenger Slow Caves put out their self-titled EP June 14, and the music is a very current representation of the state of modern rock. Dubbing themselves “synth-punk,” the band incorporates harmonic, full-sounding vocals over top of synth-driven alt rock, creating a sound that incorporates many of the styles heard on modern rock stations […]
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 […]
The Many Bands of Scott Uhl
by Tim Wintemute It seems like everyone today wants Scott Uhl playing in their band, or has an idea to feature him in an upcoming side project. He has an impressive musical history in Denver. The guitarist is mostly known for his work with Glass Delirium and Vices I Admire, but is also a […]
The Manager’s Corner- July 2014
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years and I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. While all that’s nice, today’s music business is changing at light-speed and you have to know what’s going on. Careers are still built on some tried and true elements: great music, performance and timing. But […]
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 […]
Why Jazz Matters: Track 4
by Norm Provizer In its Michael Jackson obituary, The New York Times noted that the singer’s Thriller disc had sold, across the planet, to date, some 100 million copies. While that figure has been debated, there is a general consensus that Thriller has, at least, sold somewhere in the neighborhood of 55-to-65 million copies. Either […]
Between The Lines: Cowboys and Indies by Gareth Murphy
by Tim Wenger Gareth Murphy is not a writer who cuts corners. His new book, Cowboys and Indies, is a blazingly descriptive documentary of the record industry’s epoch. At times, I found myself wondering how Murphy was able to uncover the details that he presents (which are often down to direct, behind-the-scenes dialogue between record […]
Von Stomper
by Abby Kaeser Influenced by a mix of blues, American folk and country, Von Stomper’s album is like a sampling platter of different themes with each track having a unique vibe while also staying cohesively delicious. Von Stomper’s album has a lot of tasty country and blues inspired guitar. The consistent wobble of harmonica sounds […]
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