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10 punk tracks to cope with our crumbling democracy

10 punk tracks to cope with our crumbling democracy

Max Hogan January 27, 2021

Whether it’s watching the federal government fumble handling the pandemic like a newborn giraffe trying to play football, your Aunt Lisa getting slowly drawn into the rampant conspiracies of QAnon...

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The Sickly Hecks release dynamic new album, ‘Try and Fail’

Max Hogan January 20, 2021

The Sickly Hecks’ 2021 release "Try and Fail" presents itself as dynamic and danceable alt-rock album while giving a raw, personal perspective on issues like mental health, substance abuse and broken...

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Album Review: Megan Thee Stallion delivers on debut album ‘Good News’

Jorge Espinoza December 9, 2020

Hot girls run the world, and Megan Thee Stallion is our leader. With the release of her debut album "Good News," the "Houston hottie" further asserts her dominance in the industry with a sharp delivery...

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Local Music: Songs for staying in by the fire

Maddy Erskine December 8, 2020

The last few weeks of the semester are tough times for everyone. With the weather getting chilly and exams coming up, it’s tempting to just sit inside and snuggle up by the fire — or heater; we...

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Mom Rock EP embodies the energy of DIY scene

Maddy Erskine November 16, 2020

Musicians and fans everywhere are missing live shows. But despite the pandemic, Boston band Mom Rock released their first EP, “I Wish Every Day Was Today," with hopes of reminding listeners and fans...

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado music scene, part 2

Ty Davis November 4, 2020

Read part one of the series here. People may expect local artists to turn to livestream performances in the pandemic, but that wasn’t the case for every artist. While bands like Chess at Breakfast...

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Spooks & Tunes: Halloween songs to get your monster on

Maddy Erskine October 27, 2020

With Halloween right around the corner, it is time to start cranking the scary music. And I do not mean “Monster Mash," which may just be the most overplayed and overrated Halloween song out there. Instead...

The crowd for the Heck House event at the Downtown Artery Oct. 24. The bands King Crawdad, Los Toms, Dry Ice, and TrashFest performed to an energized audience. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Current, future impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado music scene

Ty Davis October 21, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has affected nearly all industries in one form or another, but live music stands out among others due to its dependency on drawing large crowds. According to...

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Love transcends human-made borders in Xiuhtezcatl’s “El Cielo”

Maddy Erskine October 18, 2020

It’s not often that you hear about a young rapper who has spoken at the United Nations and sued the United States government. At only 20 years old, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has made a name for himself as...

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Album Review: ‘Maniac’ by Hannah Richardson

Jeremiah Janzen October 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated local art and music scenes across the country. Facing a lack of cohesion and clarity on a day-to-day basis, one can certainly empathize with the struggling artist. While...

Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Shae balances school, artistry

Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Shae balances school, artistry

Ty Davis September 30, 2020

While someone in her peer group would be getting ready to release their first extended play record, 20-year-old Colorado State University student Taylor Shae is set to release her fourth album, “Legend...

DIY music pioneer, Campus West Pinball Jones closes its doors

DIY music pioneer, Campus West Pinball Jones closes its doors

Maddy Erskine September 27, 2020

Growing up in this town, Pinball Jones has always been one of my favorite places, both as a venue and an arcade. In high school, my friends and I were always checking the schedule to see if they had a...

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