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Alec Reviews Music: Smallpools’ ‘The Science of Letting Go’ is refreshing

Alec Erickson August 24, 2017

Where to buy it: iTunes: $5.99, Amazon: $5.99 Four years may not seem like a lot of time. In four years, you might finish college, high school or some other form of education. There is one band...

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Jhené Aiko to headline RamFest

Randi Mattox August 23, 2017

Video by Zach Bermejo Event: RamFest When: August 24 at 5 p.m. Where: Moby Arena Price: Students $10, General $30 Grammy award-winning R&C artist, Jhené Aiko, will perform at...

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Alec Reviews Music: Neck Deep continues to dominate pop-punk with ‘The Peace and The Panic’

Alec Erickson August 23, 2017

The biggest complaint you will often hear about pop-punk is that it is all too whiny. A lot of people associate heartbreak as the only thing anyone in the genre can sing about. The truth of the matter...

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Alec Reviews Music: Quiet Company expands sound with ‘Your Husband, The Ghost.’

Alec Erickson August 22, 2017

EP: “Your Husband, The Ghost.” Genre: Alternative Rock Length: 18 minutes  When it comes to relationships, things always seem obvious in hindsight. Everything that you could have done differently...

The new on-campus stadium recently had turf installed and is expected to open in time for the 2017 season on August 26, against Oregon State. (Photo Courtesy of CSU Athletics)

CSU to host concerts before each football game

Sarah Ehrlich August 22, 2017

To celebrate the new Colorado State football stadium, the University will host Stadium Sessions, a series of pre-game concerts happening all season long. Over 30 bands, many being from Colorado,...

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Alec Reviews Music: The Homeless Gospel Choir’s ‘Presents: Normal’ throws labels out the window

Alec Erickson August 21, 2017

When it comes to punk rock, we tend to think first of the counter culture. A society of people that are against the mainstream and tend to be anti-normal are often quickly labeled punks and degenerates....

Casual face of a punk singer: Nathaniel Valdez of punk band In the Whale performs in the heart of Old Town.

Photo story: NewWestFest brings 3 days of entertainment to FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich August 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="615"] Collegian reporter Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @SarahEhrlich96. 

Mackenzie Gault, a classically trained violist and vocalist Brer Rabbit jam out.

Flobots puts on a timely performance at NewWestFest

Mack Beaulieu August 14, 2017
Always political, Flobots used the stage to speak of unity one day after Charlottesville
Michael Kirkpatrick and The Honey Rider Band were one of Friday's opening acts.

Leftover Salmon kicks off NewWestFest with energetic set

Alec Erickson August 12, 2017

“I want to see Fort Collins get carried away," said Leftover Salmon to the large crowd in Old Town. Leftover Salmon is the headlining band who performed Friday night at the most anticipated festival...

Macklemore takes the IM fields by musical storm Friday for the ASAP fall concert.

5 up-and-coming bands performing at NewWestFest

Sarah Ehrlich August 10, 2017

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest: August 11, 12, 13 -80+ Colorado based bands -250+ art and food vendors What better way to end summer than with a music festival? Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest...

Ivory Circle Performing

Shatterproof performs new music at Aggie Theatre

Alec Erickson August 7, 2017

The rain couldn’t put a damper on a night that was filled to the brim with music. Hardcore Shatterproof fans waited in the pouring rain just to get a chance to sing along to some of their favorite songs...

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Alec Reviews Music: Canadian Softball’s ‘Awkward & Depressed’ is satire at its best

Alec Erickson August 2, 2017

Crowd-funded albums have become a popular thing over the past few years. With an ever-growing list of good crowd-funded albums you might think that it would be difficult to stand out. Canadian Softball...

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