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Earl Sweatshirt, Jay Rock and more: 5 albums to look out for in 2018

Earl Sweatshirt, Jay Rock and more: 5 albums to look out for in 2018

Miles Parrish January 29, 2018

Whether they're big or small, there is a vast number of musical artists with releases this year, and it is oftentimes difficult to keep track of all of them. So, here are five projects to look out for...

Lil Skies' ‘Life of a Dark Rose’ is nothing special

Lil Skies’ ‘Life of a Dark Rose’ is nothing special

Henry Netherland January 25, 2018

Lil Skies' debut album is enjoyable but uninventive.    On his major debut, “Life of a Dark Rose,” Philly up-and-comer Lil Skies attempts to show the world who he really is. The album lasts...

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Fall Out Boy’s new album, ‘M A N I A,’ covers same topics with a new sound

Maddie Wright January 23, 2018
Fall Out Boy were once a part of the emo teenage stereotype. With their latest album, “M A N I A,” they carry on this energy and add in some new sounds, too.
The listening room at Washington's, which can hold up to 900 people standing. (Collegian | Nate Day)

Washington’s to open next month

Nate Day January 19, 2018

Fort Collins has always been famous for its music scene. With venues like The Aggie Theatre, Hodi’s Half Note and The Downtown Artery, fans of live music are never hurting for a good experience....

N.E.R.D. performing at the Pori Jazz Festival in 2010.

You probably missed N.E.R.D.’s most electrifying album yet

James Wyatt January 18, 2018

A new N.E.R.D. album came out in 2017, proving once again that it was a year where anything could happen. For the uninitiated, N.E.R.D. consists of legendary producer Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, the...

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Jeff Rosenstock kicks of 2018 right with ‘POST-‘

Henry Netherland January 17, 2018

Jeff Rosenstock is underground pop punk royalty. For over 20 years, he has performed in several bands, including The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry. Since then, he has released...

Members of the community walk through the rows of flowers at the UCA Trial Gardens on Monday. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

8 UCA events to see this spring

Maddie Wright January 16, 2018

New year, new art. The University Center for the Arts is known for their work in performance and visual arts while showing off the talent of Colorado State University students and faculty. As the spring...

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5 performers coming to the Aggie Theatre this spring

Henry Netherland January 16, 2018

With every new year comes a chance to experiment and expand your horizons. If you are looking to enlarge your musical tastes consider going to concerts you normally would not attend. Fort Collins’...

Alec Erickson (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Alec Reviews Music: Farewell column

Alec Erickson December 11, 2017
Alec Reviews Music grew larger than I could have ever expected and in a lot of ways surpassing everyone’s expectations.
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Collegian playlist: Arts & Culture staff’s most listened to songs of 2017

Randi Mattox December 8, 2017

Sarah Ehrlich: My most played song of 2017 is “Florida Kilos” from Lana Del Rey’s 2014 album, “Ultraviolence.” With simple drum pattern, sad, ‘70s-esque guitar riffs and synths, the...

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Alec Reviews Music: Top 5 albums of 2017

Alec Erickson December 7, 2017
2017 has seen the highly anticipated follow up releases from artist as well as larger than life comebacks.
Miguel makes getting political sexy again with 'War & Leisure'

Miguel makes getting political sexy again with ‘War & Leisure’

James Wyatt December 6, 2017

Before I say anything about this album, I need to talk about Miguel and white pants. How does that have anything to do with this review? I’m not really sure, but I need to talk about when I saw Miguel...

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