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The Raven & The Writing Desk- Some Get Started
by Tim Wenger The Raven and The Writing Desk. Possibly the best band name in Denver, and seemingly the perfect fit for the intellectual dark-pop that the group creates. The new EP, Some Get Started, spares nothing on production value. The sound is clean, the vocals sitting right in the front of the pocket. Always […]
Cattleist- Mean Cuisine
by Thom Jackson To create death metal that can appeal to anyone other than metal-heads is not an easy task. Catchy, groove-heavy guitar riffs must be present alongside an on-point rapid-fire drum beat. Deep, intense, and swilled vocals must be strategically placed to coincide with both the former and the latter. Not many bands in […]
Augustus- The Common Collapse
by Tim Wenger Augustus, out of Boulder, has dropped a new EP that showcases attractive elements of emotion fit to rival the holiday season. Folk and Americana are genres that are no scarcity here in Colorado, but the beautiful thing is that there is always room for more. The EP, dubbed The Common Collapse, is […]
Vetta Star- Pleased To Meet You
by Coleman Trapp Vetta Star’s EP “Pleased to Meet You” has an aesthetic reminiscent of bands like Third Eye Blind, Toad The Wet Sprocket, and The Wallflowers. The influences aren’t overt, because Vetta Star isn’t copying anyone. They’re doing what feels good, and what feels good is usually what was on the radio when you […]
Anchorage
by Tim Wenger Experimental alt-rockers Anchorage dropped their second release, an upbeat, danceable, and emotionally stimulating EP, on March 21 at the Hi-Dive. The record is very well done- instead of relying solely on uber-catchy hooks and sing-along vocals to attract a trendy audience, Anchorage lets their pure talent do the talking. Double guitars drive […]
Surviving April-EP Review
by Tim Wenger Surviving April has finally answered the hungry call of Denver’s throng of pop-punk fanatics, and released an EP, aptly titled EP. Brian Christofferson’s guitar parts are a pleasing compromise between New Found Glory and the Ataris, with Brian Blaney’s melodic voice fitting perfectly over the top. Christofferson offers up a fair […]
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