Due to COVID-19, many aspects of our local music scene have been put on hold, and a big aspect of the Fort Collins music scene is live shows. While live shows are greatly missed, and we hope they will...

For most college students, music is an important part of the daily routine. Maybe it’s lo-fi beats for a study session or Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” for a good old-fashioned sob. But I’m here...

With much of the entertainment industry on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's all too easy to fall into a rut of rewatching old shows on Netflix or snuggling up to old playlists. But even as movie...

Just steps away from the Capitol in Denver, protesters set the scene for a celebration of Black music and culture. The What's Next Movement, a social change group created in Denver stemming from...

Boulder singer-songwriter Dave Tamkin’s latest single offers some wisdom while giving shoes to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. Tamkin is an indie folk-rock singer-songwriter from Chicago known...

While many people around the world are struggling make ends meet due to the current pandemic, musicians have had an especially tough time. With social distancing measures in place, musicians have been...

Jazz funk virtuoso Thundercat combines hip-hop, jazz and funk music to produce an eclectic and enjoyable listening experience. The face behind Thundercat, Stephen Lee Bruner, released his new album, “It...

Over 100 house venues in Fort Collins have shut down in the past month due to an oversaturation of the market. The local music scene scratches its head as house venue owners and musicians alike are confused...

Step aside, Cosmo. We here at The Wake Up Slap are taking over as the authority on love, intimacy and, most importantly, awesome sex. This week, we’re taking on a conundrum many couples find themselves...

As we near the end of Women's History Month, it's important to note the local women who are up-and-coming in the Northern Colorado music scene.  Ranging from a variety of genres and backgrounds, these...

Lil Uzi Vert dropped his long-anticipated sophomore album March 6, much to the delight of his cult-like fan base. Lil Uzi released two singles to tease his fans, with "Futsal Shuffle 2020" and "That Way"...

Darker, heavier and more consistent — these are just some of the ways Fort Collins band Chess at Breakfast said they have improved over the years. Three years may not seem like a lot of time, but to...