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Vocalist Austin Getz of Turnover sings and plays keyboard during the band's set at the Gothic Theatre in Denver Dec. 4. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Turnover’s engaging set brings Gothic Theatre ‘Altogether’

Matt Campbell December 9, 2019

Earlier this year, Turnover graced the stage of the Gothic Theatre with the Portland-based synth-pop band Reptaliens and hardcore heavyweights Turnstile, whose shows tend to be loud, energetic and...

A song’s content and theme do not always predict its impact on the listener. Many sad songs can have positive impacts. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Destigmatizing sad music: A genre of connection and healing

Monty Daniel December 5, 2019

We don’t have to be ashamed of listening to sad music. As a society, we tend to shy away from what makes us feel most vulnerable, but the best way to face our fears is to confront them head-on. This...

Charlie Martin and Will Taylor of Texas band, Hovvdy, perform at Larimer Lounge in Denver, November 24, 2019 (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

Hovvdy on bedroom recording and making small moments large

Monty Daniel December 5, 2019

Sitting in the bar area of Larimer Lounge in Denver, Will Taylor and Charlie Martin of the band Hovvdy sipped on tall cans of Montucky beer. Taylor and Martin were getting ready to play the last show of...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ brilliantly composes holiday cheer

Matt Campbell December 3, 2019

There are few albums in the holiday genre that can be enjoyed outside the season, and there are arguably even fewer that can be enjoyed inside it as well. Some shudder when they hear the sultry crooning...

AJ Frankson, also known as her stage name, Janet Earth, perfoms at Pinball Jones Campus West Nov. 16, 2019. (Monty Daniel | Collegian)

Local musician Janet Earth creates planet of new music

Monty Daniel November 21, 2019

With the recent closure of the Downtown Artery, Fort Collins music lovers are looking for other places to support local artists. AJ Frankson, also known by her stage name Janet Earth, is part of the growing...

Members of rock band The Crooked Rugs (pictured left to right), Jay Lecavalier (keyboard), Nolan Brumbach (drums), Jayce Haley (guitar), Finn Stowers (guitar/bass), and Thayer Rexton Stowers (guitar), pose for a picture following an interview on Nov. 17th. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Local musician profile: The Crooked Rugs diversify the DIY scene

Monty Daniel November 21, 2019

For most people, a rug that’s been tossed awry wouldn’t spark inspiration, but for Nolan Brumbach, Jay LeCavalier, Jayce Haley, Finn Stowers and Thayer Rexton "Rex" Stowers II, it’s the name of their...

Jake Luppen, lead singer and guitarist in the indie-rock band Hippo Campus, performs the title track from their latest Album, "Bambi"at Washington's off of N College and Laporte. Nov 12. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

Hippo Campus energizes and revives students with unique sound

Autumn Sorrentino November 14, 2019

Students who went through midterms certainly deserved a night to vibe out, and for a bunch of guys from Minnesota, the band Hippo Campus definitely did the trick. The indie-alternative band performed...

The Aggie Theatre has been sold to the Mishawaka Amphitheatre and Z2 Entertainment, who have partnered to create Fort Collins Entertainment. (AJ Frankson | The Collegian)

Jamtronica fans to dance the night away for lespecial

Matt Davis November 13, 2019

If the midterm blues have you down, perhaps dancing the night away at the Aggie Theatre will help.  Local group 3420 and jamtronica favorite lespecial will grace the Aggie’s stage Nov. 17. The show...

Snow piles up on tree branches in the Winter. (Collegian file photo)

8 albums to help get you through the winter months

Matt Campbell November 12, 2019

The air is cold, the skies are either too bright or depressingly gray and our skin is dry and itchy. To help you get through the season of runny noses and embarrassing slips on the way to class, here are...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Turnover shows a clear concern for aesthetic on ‘Altogether’

Matt Campbell November 7, 2019

For the last 10 years, the Virginia-born band Turnover has dominated the world of pop-punk with their diverse catalogue. On “Altogether,” Turnover continues to experiment with dream-pop and shoegaze,...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Earl Sweatshirt packs a surprise with new release

Dom Brazeau November 6, 2019

Earl Sweatshirt’s fourth studio album release, “FEET OF CLAY,” came less than a year after 2018’s “Some Rap Songs,” a lo-fi, experimental album that was viewed as one of the best rap albums...

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10 YouTube musicians to get out of your music slump

Autumn Sorrentino November 5, 2019

Believe it or not, there is more music in the world than what is played on the radio. YouTube, in particular, has given independent artists a platform to create more niche communities. Songs often echo...

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