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Spectators file into the Organ Recital Hall, find their seats and wait in anticipation for the Cuarteto Latinoamericano to perform Jan. 23.

Cuarteto Latinoamericano performs in CSU’s Organ Recital Hall

Kloe Brill, Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. World-renowned string ensemble Cuarteto Latinoamericano performed in Colorado State University's Organ Recital Hall, captivating students...

Intro to lo-fi rock: 5 bands to start with

Intro to lo-fi rock: 5 bands to start with

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director November 15, 2023

The lo-fi genre as a whole is a fantastic breeding ground for artists who want to refine their sound and presentation through experimental approaches and vulnerable recording styles. Typically, the...

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The Beatles release their very last song

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor November 13, 2023

The last Beatles song. A powerful statement that brings mixed emotions: happy that we're lucky enough to hear one more Beatles song yet sad that this is really the end. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have...

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The Rolling Stones impress fans with new album

Tyler Weatherwax, News Director November 6, 2023

The self-proclaimed world’s greatest rock 'n' roll band, The Rolling Stones, released a new album this October.  If you're a rock 'n' roll fan, then you will find satisfaction in “Hackney Diamonds.”...

1989 (Taylors Version) brings timeless updates to Swifts 1st pop album

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ brings timeless updates to Swift’s 1st pop album

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief November 1, 2023

Taylor Swift released "1989" in 2014. A magical shift into the world of pop after being almost exclusively a country artist, "1989" remains Swift's most acclaimed, beloved, recognized and timeless album. When...

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Bizarre Bazaar houses FoCo’s hidden treasures

Tyler Weatherwax, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

Stacks of books tower over customers. Rows of records stretch across the store. Action figures guard the stories and wonders held within Bizarre Bazaar. Directly across from Colorado State University...

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Hozier’s ‘Unreal Unearth’ takes concept albums to new levels

Hailee Stegall, Staff Reporter September 6, 2023

There are many things that come to mind when thinking of Andrew Hozier-Byrne, the Irish folk musician known best by the general public for his 2013 song “Take Me to Church,” a metaphorical comparison...

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Intro to new wave: 5 bands to start with

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director August 22, 2023

New wave as a genre was very exciting and innovative when it first came into the mainstream. Bands during the late '70s and early '80s were blending punk-style music — for example, lyrics and exciting...

Speak Now (Taylors Version) is a reflective, sparkling album filled with nostalgia

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ is a reflective, sparkling album filled with nostalgia

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief July 9, 2023

Taylor Swift released her album "Speak Now" in 2010, when the globally beloved singer was 21 years old. She has said in various interviews and messages to fans that "Speak Now" is the album she is the...

The audience dances as World Domination performs on May 19 at Denver Community Church. Proceeds were donated to Western States Cancer Research and LuvFromLily.

World Domination raises money for cancer research, food security

Daryn Whitmoyer, Staff Reporter June 13, 2023

Music filled Denver Community Church on Friday, May 19 as a 17-person band raised money for cancer research and food security. Bailey Thomas, a Kent Denver School senior, spearheaded the charity concert...

Intro to Shoegaze: 5 bands to start with

Intro to Shoegaze: 5 bands to start with

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter June 9, 2023

Need some excellent melodies with beautiful vocals? Shoegaze is your one-stop shop.  Shoegaze is a variation of rock music that combines loud, distorted guitars and instruments with nice soothing vocals....

Haley Heynderickx smiles at bandmate Matthew Holmes during a sold-out show at The Armory in Fort Collins April 27.

Haley Heynderickx mesmerizes sold-out crowd with intimate concert

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023
Heynderickx's presence on stage was as calm, witty, introspective and contemplative as her music, which quickly enamored the capacity crowd at The Armory.
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