Category: A-Sides
Hydrogen Skyline- Hey Sly King Drone
by Thom Jackson It turns out that free-thinking creativity actually does flow in Colorado Springs, and Hydrogen Skyline is proof. Their new EP Hey Sly King Drone is a fast-paced, electro pop-rock ear bud blaster that makes for great party music. Tempting female vocals top synth, keys and guitar work to create a sound appealing […]
Qbala- Dark Side of the Rain
by Tim Wenger Instead of the punch in the face that Fort Collins emcee Qbala has thrown with her previous two releases, Dark Side of the Rain delivers an emotional hit straight from the heart. The beats and background music are very ambient, each craftly highlighting the mood of the track. The subject matter is […]
SirDevon
by Tim Wenger Sometimes, you meet a young kid with undeniable ambition. Such is the case with seventeen year old SirDevon. His take on the rap genre is open, honest, and a pure representation of his life. Through his music, he is clearly finding his identity as well as a solid foot to stand on. […]
Amzy- We Don’t Walk We Dance
by Gunnar Hauge We Don’t Walk We Dance is the brand new five song EP from AMZY, the band who just won 93.3 KTCL’s Home for the Holidays competition. Overall the production quality fairs well and the mix comprises the perfect blend of crispy clear instrumentation and vocals; matching the brilliant soundscapes somewhere in the realm […]
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts- Up From The North
by Tim Wenger I prefer my country with to be mixed a good dose of rock. Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts provide more than just a dose with their new record Up From The North. Chrys and his band of modern country outlaws aren’t afraid to turn up the distortion, pump up the drum […]
Policulture- The Bridge
by Thom Jackson Reggae music and the mountains of Colorado are a pretty good match. Insert Boulder-based reggae outfit Policulture, and you’ve got yourself a damn good time. The group’s new album The Bridge is a very strong take on the genre, electing to stay true to the original, more mellow side of reggae. The […]
Coral Thief- Colorado Roots
by Tim Wenger Coral Thief may not be around Colorado much these days, but they are reppin’ our state pretty hard around the country. Their new record Colorado Roots dropped in December and should ensure the band continued fuel for their touring fire for the foreseeable future. Mixing traditional reggae with elements of dub and […]
Iconoplasty- Jam-Master Jay(G)
by Tim Wenger Some artists have mastered the art of ‘being where they need to be.’ The new EP from Oregon-based (and Boulder residing) Josh Gross, performing under the name Iconoplasty, is all the proof that one needs to see that he is one of those artists. A steady but intricate 23-minute flow of electronica […]
Snake Rattle Rattle Snake- Totem
by Tim Wenger We’ve all been waiting a long time for this. Totem, the new record from acclaimed Denver indie rockers Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, is a euphoric, trippy, and emotional look into the psyche of a somewhat hidden band. Hayley Helmericks’ vocals are a mix of dark avante garde pop and South Broadway indie […]
The Coast Is Ours
by Tim Wenger It’s good to hear some solid melodic hardcore/pop-punk coming out of Denver. In a city so dominated by indie rock, the new album from The Coast Is Ours is a breath of fresh air. Hard-line distorted guitar work dominates the sound, and Ben Sawatsky’s tenor-leaning vocals are a good reflection of the […]
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