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Jhene Aiko takes a spiritual route on ‘Chilombo’

Isabelle Rayburn March 11, 2020

Jhene Aiko is bringing audiences on her chakra healing spiritual journey with her third studio album, “Chilombo,” titled after her last name. Aiko has been in the music industry for a long time. After...

Enrique Sandoval and Luis Prado of the Nova Kicks stand after their interview in the KCSU studio, Feb. 29, 2020. (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

The Nova Kicks discuss changing lineups, blending genres

Monty Daniel March 10, 2020

Forming a connection within a band is special. That connection is even more vital when you are planning to record an album and play shows together. For Thornton, Colorado, locals The Nova Kicks, members...

J Balvin performs at the 2017 Viña Festival. (Photo via Festival de Viña Chile, Wikimedia Commons)

5 Latinx artists making a global impact

Emily Pisqui March 9, 2020

Latinx artists have been proving that Spanish music can be at the top of the music charts along with English singers for a while. There has been a burst of Latinx music in the past decade, and now these...

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6 songs to launch you into the spring spirit

Monty Daniel March 5, 2020

Leaves become dewy, blossoming flowers tint the air with their sweet perfume and fresh music pops up just in time for spring. With everything being new in the spring, it can be difficult to figure out...

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‘Color theory’ peeks into Soccer Mommy’s gloomy, dark mind

Monty Daniel March 3, 2020

With the success of her 2018 release "Clean," Sophie Allison, better known as her alias Soccer Mommy, is back with the heartbreakingly honest album "color theory." Let's begin with the visuals of this...

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EDEN’s ‘no future’ passes the vibe check

Autumn Sorrentino February 25, 2020

EDEN once again delivered his best with his new album, "no future." The new compilation is complete with his signature easy-listening jams and thought-provoking lyrics. Jonathon Ng, an Irish singer-songwriter...

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Tame Impala shares dreamy take on human experience

Liz Kelton February 19, 2020

Tame Impala takes the neo-psychedelic rock genre in a dreamy storm. His new album, "The Slow Rush," takes his characteristic unique layering of sounds, which mix together to create a hypnotic dream-like...

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Denver duo Tennis returns to indie-pop scene with ‘Swimmer’

Arrion Smith February 19, 2020

Out of heartbreak and emotional plight comes some of the greatest music of all time. These are the struggles that created the latest album from Denver-based indie pop duo Tennis, titled "Swimmer." Released...

Nick Visocky of local band Yail smiles while drumming at their first show at Pinball Jones Campus West, ending their hiatus, Jan. 23 2020. (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

Local band Yail ends hiatus, community rejoices

Monty Daniel February 13, 2020

Once in a while, a band comes along and creates bonds between community members so deep that it truly hurts when they disappear. Last August, local band Yail went on hiatus, and the Northern Colorado music...

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Collegian playlists: Songs to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day

Arrion Smith February 13, 2020

Valentine’s Day can mean a different range of emotions. The corny, lovey dovey, heart-shaped-candy-eating mood is considered V-Day canon, but this cheery optimism isn’t felt by everyone.  Some are...

Ani DiFranco performing solo.

Jesca Hoop and Ani DiFranco bring femme rock to FoCo

Ty Davis February 10, 2020

For a crowd of fans young and old, Jesca Hoop and Ani DiFranco brought their unique folk styles to a sold-out Washington's on Feb. 8. Her first time performing in Fort Collins, Hoop opened for DiFranco...

Jesca Hoop poses for a photo. (Press Picture Courtesy of Conor Mackie | Hive Mind PR)

Jesca Hoop to bring off-kilter folk to Washington’s

Ty Davis February 6, 2020

Jesca Hoop will bring her signature style of indie-folk to Washington’s Saturday, Feb. 8. Folk singer-songwriter Hoop will be stopping in Fort Collins to perform alongside fellow experimental folk musician...

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