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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,...

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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...

Jimmy Eat World's lead singer, Jim Adkins, on stage during the band's "Surviving" tour, named after their latest album. The band performed at Washington's on Saturday, November 2nd. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Jimmy Eat World unites fans for a one-of-a-kind performance

Matt Campbell November 4, 2019

Jimmy Eat World, a staple in pop-punk music since the early 2000s, gave their fans a performance to remember this weekend, reminding audiences of the era we all remember so fondly.  For the first...

9 songs to spookify your Halloween playlist

9 songs to spookify your Halloween playlist

Matt Davis October 30, 2019

Christmas music holds a special place in many people's hearts. Near the holiday season you'll hear those jingles just about every where you go. But where's the love for Halloween music? From tunes about...

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Kanye West takes a gospel turn on ‘Jesus Is King’

Dom Brazeau October 29, 2019

After multiple missed release dates and title changes to the album, Kanye West finally released “Jesus Is King.” It's one of the strangest albums of 2019 — admittedly, it isn't the most well-liked,...

Lady Denim band members (left to right) lead guitarist Nic Lubin, drummer and percussionist Matthias Mandl, and lead vocalist and guitarist Nick Lundeen sit outside in their backyard Oct. 14. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Meet Fort Collins indie-rockers Lady Denim

Emily Pisqui October 16, 2019

Local band Lady Denim is bringing good vibes to a venue near you. The soft-talking indie-rockers have put roughly 17,000 monthly Spotify listeners into a deep melodic trance, and they hope to encapsulate...

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Danny Brown shows maturity, diversity on ‘uknowhatimsayin¿’

Matt Campbell October 15, 2019

On his fifth studio album, Danny Brown delivers a record that feels calculated, mature and familiar. Brown has always been something of an anomaly in the hip-hop world. The Detroit-born rapper quickly...

Anville says goodbye to Colorado roots at The Aggie

Anville says goodbye to Colorado roots at The Aggie

Ty Davis October 13, 2019

There were no tears Friday night when local rapper Anville, born Angelo Robert Trevino-Villamil, bombastically burst onto the Aggie Theatre stage for his last Colorado performance. Friday night's performance...

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Wilco practices vulnerability, empathy on ‘Ode to Joy’

Matt Campbell October 9, 2019

On their 11th studio album, Wilco returns from their hiatus more mature, refined and prudent than ever. With fall comes a quiet feeling, as leaves fall to the ground and the earth becomes more vulnerable...

Gasoline Lollipops perform during a show at Washington’s October 4. After the show Clay Rose, the vocalist and acoustic guitar player, explained that the band is like a quilt and “each bandmate and each song and each audience member is a patch in this quilt” and that “the thing that stitches it all together is the music.” (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Gasoline Lollipops ignite Washington’s with eclectic style

Joel Thompson October 7, 2019

Colorado locals Gasoline Lollipops gave a lively performance at Washington’s on Oct. 4, following the Fort Collins band Maxwell Mud. Both bands brought an exciting blend of genres, as well as intoxicating...

CSU Jazz Ensemble II  preforms in Griffin Concert Hall on Thursday, October third for the Jazz Ensembles Concert. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

‘Mirror Through Time’ showcases jazz development, experiments

Ty Davis October 6, 2019

As part of Colorado State University’s Homecoming week, the University Center for the Arts hosted the "Jazz Ensembles Concert: The Mirror Through Time" in the Griffin Concert Hall Thursday, Oct. 3. The...

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